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Oakland Renters Struggle as Housing Costs Exceed 30% Income Benchmark

Oakland households weigh the 30 percent income benchmark against rising local rents and ownership costs in neighborhoods from Fruitvale to Temescal.

By Oakland Property Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Oakland Homes Linger 48 Days as Sellers Cut Prices 4.8 Percent

Average time to sale has climbed sharply in the East Bay city while vendor price cuts reach 4.8 percent on average.

By Oakland Property Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Oakland's Elmhurst prepares for rezoning vote to enable denser housing

East Oakland's Elmhurst area faces a city vote that could clear the way for denser housing and attract new capital by early 2027.

By Oakland Property Desk · July 10, 2026 · 2 min read

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Oakland Renters Save Hundreds Monthly Compared to Homebuyers

Oakland data shows monthly rental payments running hundreds below ownership costs for similar units as mortgage rates hold above 6 percent.

By Oakland Property Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fruitvale's Quiet Flip: The Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Young Professionals

A stretch of East Oakland long overlooked by investors is drawing a new wave of buyers priced out of Temescal and Rockridge, and the numbers are starting to show it.

By Oakland Property Desk · July 8, 2026 · 3 min read

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