Is Craigslist Bay Area Still Your Secret Weapon In 2024? - OpenSIPS Trunking Solutions
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Craigslist is still the main game in town, but be sure to read the r/sfbayhousing scam thread so you know what current scams have been going down and you know what to look out for.
If the listing has an address, look it up on zillow to see if the house was recently sold or if the price history looks suspicious like it was listed for rent and then removed days later. Read also: 5 Untold Stories From The Jailyne Ojeda Leak: A Deep Dive Investigation.
I found quite a few scams where the craigslist borrowed the zillow description/photos and doctored the price.
Good luck with your search.
Craigslist provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, services, local community, and events Read also: What Top Scientists Say About The EMF-CNF Connection And Your Risk
At its peak it generated more than $1 billion in revenue.
Craigslists traffic is also falling steadily.
Most independent, mom and pop landlords still use this site. Read also: Craigslist Lincoln Listing: The Clues You've Been Missing
It might seem a bit sketchy, but craigslist is actually a fairly solid source for finding apartments, particularly affordable ones, in san francisco.
For items all around the bay area, the apps you described reign supreme.
For items down the street from you, nextdoor kills it.
For me, it's 50/50 craigslist and facebook marketplace.
The two most recent examples: Read also: 5 Things You Didn't Know About This Knoxville Craigslist Find
Sold a guitar this morning on craigslist, sold a rug on craigslist last night.
Both were listed on both places.