New protections are coming for California homes affected by wildfire smoke. AB1642 establishes a statewide standard for determining when a smoke-contaminated home is safe for reoccupation. AB 1795 establishes that insurers will be required to pay for smoke contamination testing and will be prohibited from ending payments for a policyholder’s rental unit and other living expenses until the home is deemed safe to occupy. The laws also establish timelines for inspections and pay

Berkeley and Oakland sit in different price worlds, and the numbers behind each tell a different story. OAKLAND, Calif., [Date] – Housing headlines swing between boom, bust, and "K-shaped" split, often in the same week. BridgeMLS year-to-date 2026 data explains why: real estate is local, and in the East Bay it is often local to the price tier. In both Oakland and Berkeley, homes in the $1M+ tier are moving faster and closing further above asking than homes under $1M. Oakland:

The Bridge Association of REALTORS® Community Foundation announced that its 2026 grant cycle is open, with applications accepted through October 15. The Foundation will award more than $30,000 in community grants to small non-profits in Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland and Piedmont. The presentation will include a reception for all grantees and Association members at the headquarters at 2855 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley on Thursday, November 19th 2026 from 4-7pm.

News Provided By bridgeMLS September 17, 2026 Median sale prices, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios all point to a strengthening market after a soft 2025. New market data released today by bridgeMLS shows the Oakland condominium market is rebounding in 2026 after a notably softer 2025, with faster sales, fewer expired listings, and prices trending upward across the first several months of the year. According to bridgeMLS data covering four years of Oakland condo transac