Making It in the Bay September 10, 2024 4:48 pm What you need to make in order to buy a starter home in the Bay Area Tough news for anyone trying to get into the Bay Area housing market, particularly those looking for a starter home. Scott Budman reports. US & World Videos 1:06 Martinez City Council votes to approve homeless encampment ordinance 2:06 Menlo Park bookstore adding surcharge to help employees 0:38 What it takes to afford a starter home in the Bay Area 2:19 Allstate gets OK to raise California home insurance rates by average of 34% 1:58 Allstate gets OK to raise California home insurance rates by average of 34%