My current job brought me to California from North Carolina, 26 years ago. I have lived in several locations around San Mateo County. I was a homeowner for 8 years and am now a renter. Through the years, my rent has not increased much, but recently, the owners of my current place decided to raise my rent by hundreds of dollars on two occasions. On August 28, I was issued an eviction notice, with 60 days to vacate. I’m having difficulty not only financially, but also emotionally. I recently had minor surgery, and feel that my healing is being delayed due to the emotional stress. We need to realize that big companies are taking over OUR communities and driving out people like me who have established families and do not want to leave the area.
Higher prices squeezing both renters, would-be homeowners
A diminished supply of available homes is swelling prices in large U.S. metro areas from New York to Miami to Los Angeles, squeezing out would-be buyers and pushing up rents as more people are forced to remain tenants. – See more.
Former eviction home eyed for redevelopment: Live-work space proposed for Marie Hatch’s old house in Burlingame
Property serving as ground zero for the former rent control debate in Burlingame is slated to be redeveloped into a large live-work project which received mixed initial reviews from city officials.
Burlingame affordable housing and parking projects take shape
Burlingame officials are rounding into final shape an affordable housing and parking project proposed on city property downtown, while remaining mindful of a looming deadline for financing the collaborative initiative.
Many in San Mateo County priced, pushed out of affordable housing
Many low-income San Mateo County tenants have been priced out of their neighborhoods and driven to homes much farther away, leaving them with fewer job options and health services, longer commutes and greater environmental and safety concerns, according to a new study. – See more.
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