San Diego’s empty old Central Library at Eighth Avenue and E Street is officially on the market as the city seeks a bidder to remake the downtown property into a skyscraper with apartments for people of varying incomes. On Tuesday, San Diego’s Economic Development Department published a notice of av

On the edge of Lake Washington, Olson Kundig’s Pattern House stands out with its dark industrial aesthetic and glass-forward design. The two-story residence makes the most of a narrow site, with its full-height glazed facade framing panoramic views across the lake.  The telescoping and pivot glass d

Belgian interior architect Arjaan De Feyter has transformed two ocean-facing apartments into one striking penthouse on the northern coast of Belgium. Located in Knokke, a town known for its lively atmosphere and access to the Zwin Nature Reserve, the project balances raw industrial accents with the

Two newly released documents promoting a wholesale makeover of the Marina Village banquet center on Mission Bay are roiling San Diego advocates and pushing city officials to defend plans to declare dozens of acres of bayfront parkland surplus property. One is a brochure describing a “world-class mar

Located in Melbourne’s Armadale, Huntingtower Road is a boutique apartment complex by Jolson Architecture and Interiors that feels more like a sculptural residence than a multi-home building. Its defining feature is the series of deep arched windows and doors, creating a façade that plays with light

Set against the hills of Alicante, Spain, Ramón Esteve Estudio’s Oslo House brings a calm, minimalist take on modern living. Defined by two overlapping concrete volumes that appear like stacked blocks, the home balances bold geometry with the serenity of its Mediterranean setting. The house anchors

The world’s matchmakers have been atwitter lately, according to Sophy Singer, San Diego founder and executive coach behind matchmaking service Sophy Love.  In June, Materialists hit theaters, starring Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a matchmaker for fictional New York company Adore. The film navigates not o

Built into the rugged slopes of Serifos, Xerolithi House by Sinas Architects uses local stone walls that echo the island’s xerolithies—traditional dry-stacked retaining walls. The curving rock façade follows the contours of the hillside, making the home appear as though it has grown out of the mount

Shoreline House by Splyce Design in Victoria, Canada, is a renovation and addition that combine contemporary form with the rugged coastal setting. Instead of demolishing the 1960s structure, the studio retained and reconfigured it, adding a compact single-storey extension designed to minimize ecolog

House 1114 in Bozeman, Montana, by BEDA Architecture, was fully renovated with a new addition. The exterior features vertical cedar siding with green panels for a modern profile, while a black-framed pergola extends the living space outdoors and connects the house to the landscape The kitchen layout

Since 2001, an estimated 41 percent of veterans have been receiving health care services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for mental health treatment. However, many still face challenges getting the care that they need. In San Diego, Wounded Warrior Homes is stepping up to increase ac

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego (BGCGSD) serves more than 22,000 local kids each year through its programs, camps, and events. Its aim is to foster youth development, build character, and help kids achieve academic success via offerings like STEM and arts activities, fitness, nutrition educa

San Diego further cemented its reputation as a city of renters with a new study that finds it has the second-oldest homeowners in the nation. The average age of a homeowner in the San Diego metropolitan area is 54 years old, according to a study from mortgage website LendingTree. The only metro area

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage slipped this week to its lowest level in 10 months, but remains close to where it’s been in recent weeks. The long-term rate eased to 6.56% from 6.58% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the ra

Seeking a Southern California rental bargain typically means a residence with no coastal breezes. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed apartment data from RentCafe, tracking the average rent and apartment size in complexes with 50 or more units. The study looked at 200 big U.S. cities as of March and incl

Maison TO in Sari-Solenzara, Corsica, was designed by Isabelle Berthet Bondet using local stone and timber. The house is inspired by traditional sheepfolds but updated with broad terraces and a suspended infinity pool that overlooks both mountains and sea. Stone walls anchor the structure to the rug

Margaritaville Fundraiser for the San Diego Music Foundation August 29-September 1 To celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will host a series of fundraising events that benefit the San Diego Music Foundation. The Labor Day weekend-long event will include a conc

The “City of Lights” took center stage at Las Patronas’ 79th annual Jewel Ball, Back En Pointe, on August 2. The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club was decked out in luxe Palais Garnier fashion, complete with replicas of the Parisian opera house’s ornate ceiling frescoes. Guests were treated to Champagne,

San Diego’s home price dropped for the first time in two years in a closely watched housing index. The San Diego metropolitan area’s home price decreased 0.61% annually, said the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices report released this week. The last time prices were down year-over-year was June 2023.

In the first half of 2008, as the global financial system was crashing, 169,946 homes were sold across California. In 2025’s first six months, only 158,086 residences were bought — 7% below real estate’s ugliest era. This is a stark reminder, courtesy of my trusty spreadsheet, of the depths of the r