To the south and west, Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties have thus far been able to retain sane prices, with some cities continuing to feel downward pressure on prices. Merced prices were down 4.4 percent last year. Wide-open San Benito, where the city of Hollister is located, saw a 13.1 percent rise in home prices last year. That's a bigger jump than San Mateo's. Nob Hill and Target is here.
Initiatives gather steam to provide more affordable housing in Silicon Valley.
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