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SFGATE: The new status symbol in California real estate isn't wine

The shift definitely aligns with evolving preferences of a younger, affluent demographic. Many Millennials and Gen Z affluent buyers are prioritizing wellness, self-care, and fitness. These buyers often value experiences—like spa-like amenities—over traditional luxury status symbols. The wellness trend also reflects a broader societal move toward healthier lifestyles.

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SFGATE: Wealthy Bay Area town makes a charter bid to sidestep mandated housing [link in comments]

- Atherton is looking to gain more control over issues like zoning, revenue options like real-estate transfer taxes and potential cost savings on infrastructure projects

- A charter city gets to create its own laws(called a charter) for municipal affairs — this can include how they manage local elections, set city employee salaries, handle zoning and land use, manage public contracts, or regulate local business licensing

- Other charter cities in the Bay Area include: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Fremont, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale

SF GATE - Rent in one Bay Area suburb climbs 30% in a single year as market rebounds [LINK IN COMMENTS]

- Sunnyvale rent is up 20.8% with one-bedrooms at $3,200
- Menlo Park's rents are up 26.5%
- Campbell(located in Santa Clara County, just outside San Jose) is up a whopping 30.4% since last year

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