Floating Among Pines: A Bold Cantilever House

Tucked into the steep slope of a pine forest in Mexico’s Sierra de Pachuca, this bold cantilevered home balances rugged materials with a refined architectural vision.Designed by Rodrigo Saavedra, the structure projects over the terrain like a suspended volume, anchored by exposed concrete and steel.
Read MoreA Wyoming Retreat Built from Reclaimed Timber and Timeless Craft

This mountain home, located on the western slope of Wyoming’s Teton Range, was designed by Peter Zimmerman Architects and built by Yellowstone Traditions. The architecture replicates a traditional log homesteader cabin using reclaimed materials throughout.Glowing light from the interior highlights t
Read MoreCasa Terra Sol – Where Nature and Architecture Flow Together

Nestled in the lush landscapes of Trancoso, Bahia, Casa Terra Sol blends contemporary Brazilian architecture with the serenity of tropical living. Designed by 73.Onze Arquitetura, this 1,094 m² villa sits on flat land embraced by native trees and opens onto a preserved green area, offering unobstruc
Read MoreCampus at Horton lender seeks court-appointed receiver to control property

The lender behind The Campus at Horton project is asking a local judge to immediately strip developer and property owner Stockdale Capital Partners of control of the property as it seeks to protect the asset during the foreclosure process.Luxembourg-based investment management firm AllianceBernstein
Read MoreIt’s time for California home prices to fall

California house hunters are balking at high home prices – just like their fellow Americans.The significant difference is that the rejected homes in California happen to be far more expensive than the typical U.S. house.Please forget the “buyer’s market” vs. “seller’s market” debate that’s spun by m
Read MoreModern Barn House Rooted in the Dutch Landscape

Tucked into the quiet meadows of Maasland, the Meadow House by JURY! is a remarkable reinterpretation of the traditional Dutch dike house. This renovation retains the grounded charm of the original structure while transforming it into a barn-inspired modern retreat. Clad in aged Padouk wood and stuc
Read MoreAL House Redefines Open-Plan Living in a Tropical Climate

Located in Brazil and designed by architects Thiago Brugnolo and Mariana Rotta of Taguá Arquitetura, AL House is a compact yet striking 3,660-square-foot residence where spatial fluidity takes center stage. The design anchors the social core at the heart of the lot, prioritizing interaction and natu
Read MoreSan Diego ready to design downtown’s next public park

After a two-year pause, the city of San Diego and a private developer are seeking community input as they craft the plan for a small, downtown park on a tight budget.Last week, the Urban Innovation Division of San Diego’s Development Services Department kicked off a summer-long outreach effort for t
Read MoreSouthern California rent increases after LA wildfires, outpacing US

Surging Southern California rent inflation, while national price hikes decline, suggests January’s Los Angeles wildfires may be costing local tenants.My trusty spreadsheet looked at rent costs as tracked by three local Consumer Price Indexes – Los Angeles and Orange counties, the Inland Empire and S
Read MoreMega Mansions: A Look at the Biggest Homes on the Planet

From royal palaces to high-rise personal towers, the biggest houses in the world are more than homes—they’re architectural landmarks packed with luxury amenities and global prestige. Here’s a look at some of the largest and most extravagant residences ever built.The Largest Residence in the World: I
Read MoreA Home Among Trees: Minimalism Meets Nature in Poland

Tucked into a lush green plot near Poznań, Poland, the S House by PL.Architekci is more than just a home, it’s a quiet retreat designed to disappear into its surroundings. The building winds gently between existing trees, thanks to its distinctive S-shaped plan, allowing the architecture to coexist
Read MoreInside a 194-Square-Foot Modular House

This 194-square-foot modular home, designed by Gabriela Casagrande Arquitetura for Nomaden, was unveiled at CASACOR Paraná 2025. It’s a compact structure with a minimal exterior, large openings, and a clean white facade, designed to sit lightly on the land. Despite its small footprint, the house inc
Read MoreThis Dutch Home Is Designed to Be Invisible in the Landscape

Designed by WillemsenU, this 1,829-square-foot home in the Netherlands was created as a private retreat for a couple seeking peace and seclusion after long workdays. Built into the landscape, the three-story residence is partially underground and concealed by a hill that doubles as its roof.The home
Read MoreA Contemporary Hillside Retreat Overlooking the Vistula River

Built into a steep escarpment overlooking the Vistula River, the 3,330-square-foot 35:35 Slope House by 77 Studio Architecture integrates with the land in both form and function. Located in Poland, the home’s design follows the slope of the terrain, making the lower level nearly invisible from above
Read MoreSpace-Age Home on the East Hampton Coast

Designed by the architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, this 11,450-square-foot home in Long Island features a bold, geometric design inspired by the rolling landscape of East Hampton. With its aerospace-style structure and two levels of living space, the home presents a distinctly futuristic ae
Read MoreSan Diego’s Guild Mortgage to be sold in $1.3 billion deal

One of San Diego’s oldest companies announced Wednesday it will be purchased by a Florida-based investment firm.Guild Mortgage, based in San Diego since its 1960 founding, has agreed to sell all remaining shares of its company for $1.3 billion to Florida-based Bayview Asset Management.Guild had been
Read MoreSan Diego home prices flat for the first time in 2 years

For the first time in almost two years, San Diego home prices didn’t increase.The median home price in San Diego County was $900,000 in April, flat year-over-year, said Attom Data Solutions. The last time the median, a combination of all closed sales of single-family houses, townhouses and condos, d
Read MoreAverage long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterMCCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when elevated borrowing costs remain a drag on the housing market.Related Articles San Diego’s Guild Mortgage to be
Read MoreWhat Can Go Wrong in a New Build?

Newly built homes often have construction issues, even after inspections. These can range from cosmetic imperfections to major structural defects. Identifying and fixing them before final payment or move-in is essential. Below are the most common exterior and interior problems to look for.Common Out
Read MoreMeet The Septuagenarian Cooking With SD’s Top Chefs

“My life isn’t that interesting,” says chef Euphemia Ng. Then she starts telling her story—and quickly proves herself wrong.“I was an active 3-year-old, and my grandmother took me to the farmers market in Hong Kong every morning so my aunts could sleep in,” the Tierrasanta resident recalls. “She sho
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