Silicon Valley: Where rent is high and affordable housing is scarce
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A recent study from a Silicon Valley think tank shows high rent across Santa Clara County and San Mateo County, and few affordable homes.
Stories Of The 408
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More Housing Could Increase Affordability—But Only If You Build It in the Right Places Shelterforce
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Even tech workers can't afford to buy homes in San Francisco - Vox
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California's Rent Hikes Hit Low-Income Housing
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Ordinary people can't afford a home in San Francisco. How did it come to this?, San Francisco
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Santa Cruz is California's least-affordable housing market. Are high-rises a solution? - Los Angeles Times
Campaign for Bay Area affordable housing bond that could unlock up to $20 billion starts gaining momentum
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The Cost of a Hot Economy in California: A Severe Housing Crisis - The New York Times
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Rachel Massaro's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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What to Do When You Can't Afford Your Housing Market - Ramsey
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Ethics Study: Silicon Valley Housing Crisis - Seven Pillars Institute
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SF, Silicon Valley rents plunge amid downturn: 'Never seen anything like it
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Desperate to Retain Teachers, Silicon Valley School District Plans to Subsidize Housing
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Developer Aims To Leverage California Housing Law With Plans for Silicon Valley Project