According to a new survey from realtor.com, 47% of first-time homebuyers in 2020 said the most important factor in their decision was their personal finances, and more than two-thirds (68%) were surprised by what they could afford — more or less. Read more from Forbes.
The annual spree of Black Friday madness ensues today, but a lot of online sales are already underway, and more retailers are getting into the mix every day. If you’re looking for a new fridge or a flatscreen TV to tie the room together, now’s the time to strike before the deals disappear! Get the scoop from the Radio Times.
Have you responded to the 2020 Census? If you live in Silicon Valley, there’s more than a 75% chance that you have. But with the deadline looming on September 30th, one in four of your neighbors still hasn’t been counted. And legal challenges to extend the deadline are backed up in the courts.
Learn more from San José Spotlight and complete the Census today.
Like all of our friends and neighbors, we are heartbroken by the tragic and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, and so many more Americans due to racism and a focus on our perceived differences. We want to share our unwavering love and support for their families, and we ask that you join us in standing against racism, in all its forms, and doing all that we can to create a more equitable, inclusive, and empathetic world for all of our children.
Hours ago, the reality we've been experiencing in Silicon Valley for the past few days became real for the entire state, as Governor Gavin Newsom put all of California on lockdown. KQED has the full story and what we should expect.
Many cities have placed moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 crisis, and now the Federal Housing Finance Agency is ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to follow suit. Get the scoop from HousingWire.
Mayor Sam Liccardo joined public, private, and nonprofit leaders on Wednesday to announce the formation of a multi-pronged initiative to respond to the coronavirus and its impacts on our community. Get more from NBC Bay Area.
If you’re headed out on a supply run and you’re under 65, have an extra cup of coffee and give our seniors a chance to enjoy some added safety during special shopping hours at many Bay Area supermarkets, including Safeway and Whole Foods. Read all about it in SFGate.
It sounds like a contradiction in terms, but some of our neighbors are making the most out of their time at home during the coronavirus crisis. The Palo Alto Weekly has the scoop on a variety of coping mechanisms.
Having trouble keeping active at home and burning off those extra calories from eating takeout and frozen pizza during the coronavirus shelter-in-place? USA Today has seven FREE ways to get your workout on while you’re stuck in the house.
That's it. That's the headline. What an amazing story from CNN, and any one of us could replicate it in our community. All it takes is some ingenuity and a little tech savvy. Sounds like a job for the Chic 'n' the Geek!
