
September 2025

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Housing Market Update
Real Estate News
Compass To Become World’s Largest Real Estate Brokerage in $1.6 Billion Merger
Brokerage giant Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm in the world after announcing a deal to acquire major rival Anywhere for $1.6 billion.


What Does a Fed Rate Cut Mean for Mortgage Rates?
In response to mounting warning signs from the labor market, the Federal Reserve is preparing to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months.
Culture + Community

26 Terrific Events And Activities To Enjoy This October 2025 In San Francisco

8 Pumpkin Patches With Haunted Houses, Labyrinths, Food Trucks + More
It’s decorative gourd season again, mofos—everyone is about to be drooling pumpkin spice. Here are the best pumpkin patches in the Bay Area. Happy picking!
11 Bay Area Beaches Where Dogs Are Always Welcome
From Tomales Bay to Santa Cruz, these are our favorite dog friendly beaches in and near San Francisco.


Explore A Century-Old Estate Just 30 Minutes From San Francisco With Themed Events This Fall
Celebrate fall with themed teas, tasting events, and more at the historic Filoli Estate and Garden, just 30 minutes from SF.
Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

The Most Dramatic Before-and-After Photos From This Year’s REAL SIMPLE Home

Say Goodbye to Granite and Marble—This Countertop Material Will Be Everywhere Next Year, New Kitchen Report Says
The National Kitchen and Bath Association just revealed the top materials shaping tomorrow’s kitchens in their 2026 trends report.
“Swedish Death Cleaning” Is the Lesser-Known Decluttering Method We Should All Be Talking About
The process isn’t as morbid as it sounds.


“Re-Nesting” Is the New Empty Nesting
Bestselling author and actress Tembi Locke on how she reframed the painful transition when her only child left home for college into an empowering new chapter.
Can’t Quiet Your Mind? Try These 14 Simple Expert Strategies for Living In The Moment, Right Now
How to Live in the Moment, from Experts Who Really Do Gayle King, Mel Robbins, Martha Beck, and others share their advice.

Explore the Bay

New Zine ‘Alameduh’ Spotlights the Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in Alameda
But lately, the tides have been shifting. These days, the small city is home to a community of makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs bringing big-city vibes to the small-town islet.

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