Wonder why California homebuying runs at generational lows? Here’s one undervalued factor: Renting appears to be a significant bargain – even if it’s also expensive. Zillow has brought ownership expenses to the housing spotlight in a study of what it calls “hidden” ownership expenses: maintenance, p

Plenty of dishes are worth writing home about. But when it’s good enough to fly home with—well, then it’s something special. “Our location in Tijuana is very close to the airport,” says Aqui es Texcoco owner Francisco Perez. “Some of the pilots will ask the people in the airport to buy four or five

House GM from Didonè Comacchio Architects is a clean exercise in contemporary Italian minimalism. The exterior is defined by a long concrete plate that anchors the building and creates a sense of privacy through brick screens and carefully framed openings. Above it, two simple upper volumes complete

Baw Beese House from Disbrow Iannuzzi combines modern minimalism with rustic precision. The shou sugi ban façade gives the home a sleek, shadowed presence that blends into the landscape. Inside, the vaulted living room with exposed oak beams and a clean-lined fireplace creates an airy, sculptural fo

A big-money investor has reentered the San Diego market with the purchase of a brand-name technology campus. Tuesday, Sony Electronics Inc. sold its San Diego campus at 16535 Via Esprillo in Rancho Bernardo for $67.4 million to an entity affiliated with Irvine-based real estate investment and manage

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the third week in a row, though it remains close to its low point this year. Related Articles Opposition forms against Waymo’s robotaxis in San Diego French brasserie Bonne Vie opens at downtown’s Westgate

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes increased last month to the fastest pace since February as lower mortgage rates helped pull more homebuyers into the market. Related Articles Cracker Barrel shareholders vote to keep CEO despite logo debacle A drying-up Rio Gr

A dash of good news for Southern California house hunters: estimated values of three-quarters of local homes have fallen in the past year. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a Zillow report examining home values in 50 large metropolitan areas – including three in Southern California – and how pricing ha

The Hollywood Hills House by Kristen Becker of Mutuus Studio sits above the city with a sharp mix of steel, glass, and warm materials. Designed for an actor–director couple, the home reflects the clients’ deep interest in art, design, and global objects. Large glazed walls frame the hillside, while

Carvana, the nation’s second largest used car retailer, is expanding beyond its profitable online sales business and its novel vending machines with the purchase of a new car dealership in San Diego. On Wednesday, the Tempe, Ariz.-based company acquired the San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealersh

The city lights of San Diego fade as Gannon “Chris” Cruz Stephen ventures into Mission Trails on the hunt for hidden inhabitants. The paths empty, night awakens, and somewhere in the dark, creatures stir. The 19-year-old biology student’s flashlight beam cuts through the brush. “Searching for rare s

If you see someone in La Jolla wandering the beach with a crinkled brown paper bag and laser focus on fallen seedpods, don’t be alarmed—it’s probably Erika Givens, and she’s not lost; she’s collecting. Moss, driftwood, mysterious pods that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie… nothing is off-limi

Hidden in the hillside of the Methow Valley, Tinyleaf is a 15×22 ft off-grid outpost designed by GO’C as a compact retreat for year-round outdoor living. Cast-in-place concrete walls anchor the cabin into the slope, while weathering steel and a deep awning blend it into the landscape. The space is d

Established in 1981, the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego consists of 22 permanent art installations by some of the world’s most influential modern artists. Renowned for its assortment of art, the collection is famous for pieces such as Do Ho Suh’s iconic Fallen Star and Tim Hawkinson’s Bear sculpt

Established in 1981, the Stuart Collection at UC San Diego consists of 22 permanent art installations by some of the world’s most influential modern artists. Renowned for its assortment of art, the collection is famous for pieces such as Do Ho Suh’s iconic Fallen Star and Tim Hawkinson’s Bear sculpt

The high cost of a San Diego home, even with lower mortgage rates, has scared off many potential buyers and slowed the market to a level not seen in years. San Diego County’s median home price fell to $875,000, down 1.7% from the previous month, according to figures released Tuesday by Attom Data So

San Diego home sales are near 40-year lows, but one segment of the market has seen a gold-plated surge. Affluent buyers in San Diego County have snapped up luxury properties — at record prices — at the quickest pace in more than three years. A Del Mar beach home smashed local records when it sold fo

Set deep within the evergreens of Whidbey Island, this prefab home is designed to touch the landscape lightly, by Wittman Estes. Four modular volumes rest on pin foundations instead of concrete, reducing disturbance to tree roots and cutting the carbon footprint of the structure. The exterior is wra

We received the Falcon Ledge Residence through our project submission form, and it immediately stood out. The home, part of Alter Studio, anchors itself to a steep Austin ravine with a clear, disciplined structure. It rises above dense tree canopies, wrapped in vertical steel panels and warm recesse

Kawakawa Bach from Herbst Architects sits lifted above the forest floor to capture the ocean views and precious daylight that the steep, tree-covered site naturally blocks. Surrounded by mature Pohutukawa trees and tucked against a mountain slope, the house responds by elevating all living spaces to