If you’re into energy conservation, then California is the place you want to be. The Golden State has set a goal of reducing carbon pollution to 1990 levels by 2030. That’s like taking 5.6 million cars off the road every year. But would you guess the housing sector accounts for 13% of the Bay Area’s greenhouse gas emissions?
Learn how we can all help to keep California golden.
Now more than ever, working from home, health and fitness, and spending time with friends and family are important factors in many people’s lives. So having a golf course near your home could be a huge personal asset. But what about the impact on your bank account?
As far back as the 1990s, research has suggested that the presence of a golf course increased nearby home values by 7.6%. More recent studies indicate that the value decreases significantly as the distance between the home and the golf course increases.
So it’s safe to assume that the presence of a golf course in a residential community is a net benefit to property value in addition to adding to the luxury of a home or neighborhood. However, this nice amenity also comes with a cost for upkeep!
One thing’s for sure: a single family home with a pool has more value during a global pandemic!
Read MoreIt might seem counterintuitive with many of us spending a lot more time at home, but sales volume and median prices have both increased across the Bay Area during the ongoing pandemic. Just take a look at the numbers...
Read MoreIn 2020, housing affordability for African American and Latinx households in California was half that of white households, illustrating a persistently wide homeownership gap and ongoing wealth disparities. See the charts below, and watch this video to learn more about how to close the gap.
