By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week. The average long-term mortgage rate moved up to 6.22% from 6.17% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday

Beer, beats, and nights at the cinema are only some of what San Diego has in store this weekend. As always, there’s a bevy of live music options, with concerts from Miguel Bosé, Doechii, and Tame Impala, plus the return of the Train Song Festival. Movie buffs can spend time at the Coronado Island Fi

At the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Dane Chapin had a problem. He found himself in possession of tens of thousands of excess Monopoly games, with no plan on how to sell them. What he didn’t know at the time is that this Herculean task would shape the future of his business. In 1994, Chapin and his

Moon House by James Garvan Architecture brings a refreshing sense of joy and movement to a quiet Waverley street in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Designed for a young family seeking openness, warmth, and connection, the house translates personality into architecture, merging serious craftsmanship with m

Developers are taking an extended break from a slumping San Diego area office market beset by empty space, depressed demand and high construction costs. No office projects are currently under construction countywide, according to a new report from commercial real estate services firm CBRE. The repor

Measuring 38 feet long and 8.5 feet wide, the Cortes tiny home redefines what’s possible in small-space living. With 374 square feet of thoughtfully designed interiors, it feels more like a full-sized home than an RV. Built for all seasons, it includes high-quality insulation, quartz countertops, an

In the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley, House on a Hill by FORMA Architects rises like a sculptural cedar cube amid acres of rolling greenery. Its vertical form and modest 700-square-foot footprint make it a study in efficiency and restraint. The darkened cedar cladding softens over time, blending

In the stillness of the Quebec woods, a striking black cabin from Appareil Architecture, stands among tall birch trees, its dark form both bold and quiet. The exterior, clad in vertical metal siding, mirrors the forest’s vertical rhythm while absorbing the shifting light throughout the day. The cabi

By ALEX VEIGA LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn’t been this low in nearly 30 years. Related Articles Amazon carries Wall Street to the finish of another winning week and month Should San

On October 9, the Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Barn Bash raised nearly $800,000 in funds to support the Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas Intensive Care Unit in the new Lusardi Tower at Scripps Encinitas. Attendees donned cowboy hats and boots for a Western-themed event held at Ecke Barn. The evening

For people who’ve gone a lifetime without proper dental care, a healthy smile can be a catalyst for confidence and the beginning of a new chapter. Nonprofit Cura Smiles has donated more than 4,000 dental procedures to San Diegans who lack access to oral care. Founder Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick spent a d

For more than 50 years, Home Start, Inc. has been working to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and communities. The nonprofit addresses conditions that increase the risk of abuse, such as poverty and unemployment, through education, therapy, and parenting support programs. La

Southern California real estate giant Irvine Company has completed its retreat from downtown San Diego with the sale of its flagship office tower, One America Plaza, to a familiar, high-net-worth buyer. On Tuesday, a joint venture affiliated with Sacramento-based real estate company Saca Development

Feeding San Diego’s Thanksgiving Food Drive November 1-23 San Diego restaurants Cork & Craft, Glass Box, and Zen Modern Asian Bistro are teaming up with Feeding San Diego for a Thanksgiving food drive. The restaurants are offering a discount for donating nonperishable food items, and the food collec

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fourth week in a row to its lowest level in more than a year. Lower mortgage rates boost homebuyers’ purchasing power. They also benefit homeowners eager to refinance their current home loan to a more attracti

Located in the open landscape of Novelda, Spain, Casa LyP by LS Arquitecturas is a refined exercise in geometry and light. The house features a minimalist exterior made of pale concrete volumes, where horizontal planes and deep overhangs create a strong architectural rhythm. Large floor-to-ceiling w

With spooky season gearing up for its last hurrah, San Diego has plenty of tricks and treats in store this weekend. Estancia La Jolla will host its Emerald-City esque Beyond the Rainbow party, Rooftop Cinema Club is showing a Brooklyn Nine-Nine Halloween marathon and Nightmare on Normal Street is we

With spooky season gearing up for its last hurrah, San Diego has plenty of tricks and treats in store this weekend. Estancia La Jolla will host its Emerald-City esque Beyond the Rainbow party, Rooftop Cinema Club is showing a Brooklyn Nine-Nine Halloween marathon and Nightmare on Normal Street is we

A proposed ordinance from two San Diego politicians would stop landlords from charging renters “junk fees” that include paying extra for pets and marking up trash collection, as well as offer other protections. San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery

More than three years after breaking ground, the developer behind the Riverwalk project is finally in a financial position to erect its first residential and retail buildings on the expansive Mission Valley property that follows Friars Road west of Fashion Valley. Monday, Houston-based real estate i