What is a good magazine/publication for learning about residential real estate in the US and/or northern CA?

L asked:


I am not a Realtor, but I am looking to buy a house in a year or more, and want to start learning everything I can about housing trends, hot areas, and whatever it is that Realtors talk about. I live in Northern California and would be most interested in that area. I DO NOT want a publication that just shows home listings - I want to educate myself over the next year before I am ready to buy.

Bob