Friday, October 13, 2017

Just in Time for Halloween, the Bay Area...

In time for Halloween, here are four Bay Area cemeteries that are worth visiting. (Photo: Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Just in Time for Halloween, the Bay Area...

Just in Time for Halloween, the Bay Area Cemeteries to See Before You Die
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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Amazon Presents a Prime Opportunity to...

Amazon's planned second headquarters has the potential to transform that housing market. But where will it be? (Photo: Mike Kane/Getty Images; iStock; realtor.com)

Amazon Presents a Prime Opportunity to...

Amazon's new headquarters could turn a smaller city into a hot metropolis. It could reverse the fortunes of a struggling city or bolster a bigger one.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Homebuyers Remain Upbeat, Surveys Say

Although inventory conditions remain challenging across the Bay Area and the U.S., potential homebuyers are optimistic about the housing market. Read more on the Pacific Union blog. (Photo: iStock/monkeybusinessimages)

Homebuyers Remain Upbeat, Surveys Say

Although inventory conditions remain challenging across the Bay Area and the U.S., potential homebuyers are optimistic about the housing market.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

September U.S. Jobs Report Offers Continued...

@PacUniuon Chief Economist @SelmaHepp on September's U.S. jobs report

September U.S. Jobs Report Offers Continued...

Recent hurricanes put a dent in September's U.S. job numbers, but the economy is still on solid footing. Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp examines the latest employment trends. #comptia #hurricaneharvey #hurricaneirma
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Monday, October 9, 2017

Peace of Mind Is a Well-Stocked...

Find out how to assemble an earthquake-preparedness kit on the @PacUnion blog:

Peace of Mind Is a Well-Stocked...

A little bit of planning now will go a long way to ensuring the health and well being of you, your family, and your pets when the next big earthquake hits Northern California. #americanredcross #disasterspplycenter #earthquake
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Friday, September 29, 2017

Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Workers Are...

Bay Area employees count as the nation's happiest, thanks in part to high salaries, while a Contra Costa County city proposes to bring even more jobs to the region as Amazon.com's new home. These stories and more in the Pacific Union Real Estate Roundup. (Photo: iStock/UberImages)

Real Estate Roundup: Bay Area Workers Are...

Bay Area employees count as the nation's happiest, thanks in part to high salaries, while a Contra Costa County city proposes to bring even more jobs to the regions as Amazon.com's new home. Get these and other local headlines of... #amazoncom #apple #californiaemploymentdevelopmentdepartment
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The Bay Area's 6 Best Indonesian Restaurants

From San Francisco to Berkeley to Palo Alto, here's where to find the best Indonesian food in the Bay Area. (Photo: Jeffrey B. Jones)

The Bay Area's 6 Best Indonesian Restaurants

With the recent wave of Filipino influence washing over the culinary world, it's time to start exploring other Southeast Asian cuisines. Living in San Francisco, it's nearly impossible to not be familiar with Vietnamese and Thai dishes, but how about Indonesian food? For a country that is well know...Read More
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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Nestlé Targets High-End Coffee by Taking...

Conglomerate Nestlé gobbles up a majority stake of the Oakland-based artisan coffee producer Blue Bottle. (Photo: Cole Wilson for The New York Times)

Nestlé Targets High-End Coffee by Taking...

The deal highlights the continued hot streak of artisanal coffee, whose rapid growth and fanatical customer base have continued to draw big business.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Selma Hepp: August Was a Mixed Month for Job...

Following incredible job growth in July, August was a mixed month for the Golden State's labor market. Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp weighs in on the latest numbers.

Selma Hepp: August Was a Mixed Month for Job...

Following incredible job growth in July, August was a mixed month for the Golden State's labor market. Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp weighs in on the latest numbers. #alamedacounty #californiaemp #contracostacounty
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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Facebook Takes All of 432,000 SQFT Commercial...

181 Fremont Street leases all 432,000 square feet of commercial space to Facebook. (Photo: The Registry)

Facebook Takes All of 432,000 SQFT Commercial...

Jay Paul, San Francisco, 181 Fremont, Menlo Park, Facebook, LEED, Transbay Transit Center,
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Monday, September 25, 2017

The 5 Most Walkable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

If you're looking to ditch your car, here are the five most walkable neighborhoods in San Francisco. (Photo: Richard)

The 5 Most Walkable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Here are the best Walk Score ranking neighborhoods in the city
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Friday, September 22, 2017

Three of the Best New Restaurants to Try Right Now

Petite Marlowe and City Counter in San Francisco and Arthur Mac’s in Oakland: They're three restaurants you should try right now. (Photo: Courtesy City Counter)

Three of the Best New Restaurants to Try Right Now

Three of the Best New Restaurants to Try Right Now
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Friday, September 15, 2017

San Francisco’s Most and Least Expensive Homes...

Home seekers: Here's a roundup of the most and least expensive homes on the market in San Francisco. (Photo: sf.curbed.com)

San Francisco’s Most and Least Expensive Homes...

A top ten hits number one as realtor scores big with her own house.
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Restaurant Revisit: Poetry, Memory, and the...

San Francisco fine dining gem Atelier Crenn brings out strong emotions in one food critic. (Photo: Photography by Nick Czap)

Restaurant Revisit: Poetry, Memory, and the...

To the best of my recollection, I've never cried in a restaurant, although on my recent visit to Atelier Crenn, I came close. It was in the midst of the seventh course—osetra caviar with a velvety cream of koji (a type of fermented rice with flavor-enhancing properties) and daikon, whose buttery sli...Read More
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Real Estate Roundup: More Home Price Growth...

The U.S. housing market is on pace to have its best year for sales in a decade, and there may be no end in sight. This story and more in the Pacific Union Real Estate Roundup.

Real Estate Roundup: More Home Price Growth...

The U.S. housing market is on pace to have its best year for sales in a decade, according to Freddie Mac -- and above-average price growth, too. Sales in Santa Clara County, meanwhile, jumped 13 percent in July. You’ll find these stories and more in Pacific... #andrewlepage #corelogic #freddiemac
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

San Francisco’s Annual Wage Growth Is Among the...

On the heels of a report that explains how paychecks stretch further in San Francisco than they do in other coastal job centers comes more promising economic news: Wages here are growing faster than in other major U.S. metropolitan areas. Read more on the Pacific Union blog. (Photo: iStock/lzf)

San Francisco’s Annual Wage Growth Is Among the...

On the heels of a report that explains how paychecks stretch further in San Francisco than they do in other coastal job centers comes more promising economic news: Wages here are growing faster than in other major U.S. metropolitan areas. #apartmentlist #glassdoor #jobs
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Monday, September 11, 2017

Pacific Union Blog: The Best Bay Area Fall 2017...

Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to do across the Bay Area and the Lake Tahoe region. We’ve curated a list of the many festivals and events recommended by our local offices. Read more on the Pacific Union blog. (Photo: iStock/Joe_Potato)

Pacific Union Blog: The Best Bay Area Fall 2017...

There are no shortage of things to do around the Bay Area this fall. Check out our local offices' recommendations for the best fall festivals and events. #alamedacounty #autumnmoonfestival #bayareapetfair
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Forecast: California Home Prices to Grow by 10...

Golden State homes should appreciate at almost double the national rate by next spring, though price growth and increasing rental costs do not bode well for affordability. Read more on the Pacific Union blog. (Photo: iStock/SerrNovik)

Forecast: California Home Prices to Grow by 10...

Golden State homes should appreciate at almost double the national rate by next spring, though price growth and increasing rental costs do not bode well for affordability. #attomdatasolutions #corelogic #frankmartell
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The 15 Best Chinese Restaurants In SF

Craving Chinese? Here are the 15 best restaurants in San Francisco. (Photo: SFist)

The 15 Best Chinese Restaurants In SF

Food people in the know are going to tell you that if you want the best Chinese food in the Bay Area, you have to leave the city. For this list, we're only going as far as Daly City, but that being said, there's still great Chinese food here!
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