By Matt O'brien | The Associated Press • Published June 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion. Scott Budman reports.

By Scott Budman • Published April 22, 2026

Good news and bad news for the Bay Area housing market: mortgage rates have started to fall, but home prices remain high. Scott Budman reports.

Published April 15, 2026

Lynsie Gidley, a Realtor®️ with Real Brokerage, joins Raj Mathai to discuss a Zillow report showing a resounding gap between renting and buying in the Bay Area.

By Scott Budman • Published November 21, 2025

AI-enhanced photographs are being utilized in real estate listings to help certain homes stand out to potential homebuyers. Scott Budman reports.

Published November 12, 2025

Real estate agent Lynsie Gridley gives a closer look into President Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal for homeowners.

By Scott Budman • Published July 21, 2025

Bay Area home prices have dipped slightly, with about half of listings seeing price reductions and the median now just over $1.2 million. Scott Budman reports.

By NBC Bay Area staff • Published July 17, 2025

For the fifth year in a row, more people are using U-Haul to leave California than move in, with high home prices pushing many to more affordable cities like Portland, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Austin. Scott Budman breaks it down.

By Scott Budman • Published March 20, 2025

Spring has officially arrived in the Bay Area, ushering in an increase in activity within the local housing market. In this vibrant season of renewal and growth, potential buyers and sellers alike are taking advantage of the changing landscape. Scott Budman shares this insightful update.

By Scott Budman • Published January 6, 2025

A peek into the exciting future of the Bay Area’s housing market is hinting at something potential buyers have been eagerly begging for. At least one prominent agency is forecasting that they expect more houses to hit the market in the year 2025. Scott Budman reports on these intriguing developments and what they may mean for prospective homeowners.

By Scott Budman • Published October 23, 2024

The Bay Area housing market continues to defy gravity in its remarkable resilience, even as the national market gradually slows down and shows signs of instability.

By Scott Budman • Published September 24, 2024

A double shot of good news for those hopeful individuals looking to buy a home here in the beautiful Bay Area. Recent trends indicate that mortgage rates and housing prices are both steadily falling. This shift in the market creates a more favorable environment for potential homebuyers. Scott Budman reports on these promising developments.

By Scott Budman • Published June 24, 2024

It’s becoming increasingly challenging to afford a home in an even larger portion of the Bay Area, as prices continue to rise and the housing market shows no signs of slowing down. Scott Budman reports on this concerning trend.

By Scott Budman • Published May 1, 2024

As mortgage rates continue to remain above the 7% mark, many would-be homebuyers are actively exploring alternative financing options to assist them in their pursuit of homeownership. One popular choice among these options is the adjustable-rate mortgage, which offers potential savings compared to fixed-rate loans. Scott Budman reports on this emerging trend.

By NBC Bay Area staff • Published April 1, 2024

Recent statistics released by the California Association of Realtors indicate that the median price for a home in the South Bay region has now reached an impressive $1.8 million. This marks a significant 20% increase over the past year. Scott Budman provides this insightful report on the evolving real estate landscape in the area.

By NBC Bay Area staff • Published March 19, 2024

After several years of notably low inventory levels, more houses are unexpectedly being put on the market in the Bay Area, offering potential buyers new opportunities to explore. Scott Budman reports on this significant shift in the current real estate landscape.

By NBC Bay Area staff • Published October 19, 2023

The price to buy a home in the Bay Area just keeps climbing steadily, and a new significant milestone when it comes to mortgage rates is also not helping the situation at all. Scott Budman reports on these developments.

By NBC Bay Area staff • Published March 28, 2023

The Bay Area housing slump may soon be coming to an end. Recent data indicates a drop in housing prices, suggesting a shift in the market. However, as Business and Tech reporter Scott Budman has discovered, this decline in prices may not last for an extended period of time.