• Escondido home development says it is ‘fire resistant.’ Houses cost $1M

    Escondido home development says it is ‘fire resistant.’ Houses cost $1M,Phillip Molnar

    There’s no such thing as a fireproof house, yet, but that hasn’t stopped one builder from trying.Los Angeles-based KB Home unveiled its Dixon Trail development in Escondido this week that it calls “wildfire resistant.” It comes with 10-foot buffers between homes, flame-resistant vents, noncombustibl

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  • Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.65% after rising for 2 weeks

    Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.65% after rising for 2 weeks,Associated Press

    By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell slightly this week, a welcome reversal for homebuyers in what’s traditionally the housing market’s busiest time of the year.The rate fell to 6.65% from 6.67% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

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  • Local developer buys 10-acre, Miramar Road property zoned for housing

    Local developer buys 10-acre, Miramar Road property zoned for housing,Jennifer Van Grove

    A recent transaction involving more than 10 acres of land on Miramar Road newly zoned for housing signals that big change is on the horizon for a major industrial hub.In January, three limited liability companies associated with San Diego-based real estate company Pacifica Companies purchased the pa

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  • Photos: Feeding San Diego’s 2025 Pairings with a Purpose Dinner at Callie

    Photos: Feeding San Diego’s 2025 Pairings with a Purpose Dinner at Callie,Cole Novak

    More than 130 guests filled the dining room at Callie for Feeding San Diego’s second annual Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party, where chef-owner Travis Swikard served a four-course meal with wine pairings by sommelier Tracy Latimer. The evening raised over $300,000—enough to provide more than 600,

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  • San Diego falls in national home price rankings

    San Diego falls in national home price rankings,Phillip Molnar

    San Diego home price gains slowed to their lowest level in almost two years to start 2025.In January, the San Diego metropolitan area’s home price increased 3.39% annually, said the S&P Case-Shiller Indices report released this week. The highest gains in the 20-city index were in the New York metro

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  • 17 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April

    17 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April,Cole Novak

    West Coast Nonprofit Data ConferenceApril 4–5Hosted at the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute, this academic conference gathers nonprofit scholars to exchange ideas, research, and data-driven strategies. Fine Art and Craft Sale, Union Hall GalleryApril 4–6 & April 11–13Held over two weekends,

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  • 18 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April

    18 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This April,Cole Novak

    West Coast Nonprofit Data ConferenceApril 4–5Hosted at the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute, this academic conference gathers nonprofit scholars to exchange ideas, research, and data-driven strategies. Fine Art and Craft Sale, Union Hall GalleryApril 4–6 & April 11–13Held over two weekends,

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  • What’s Next for Downtown San Diego?

    What’s Next for Downtown San Diego?,Cole Novak

    Downtown San Diego is at a crossroads. “The city has a golden opportunity to answer a really important question, which really is the question that every major city in America is wrestlingwith: What is a downtown for in this post-Covid, remote work era?” says Grant Oliphant, CEO of The Conrad Prebys

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  • Where in California do renters stay the longest?

    Where in California do renters stay the longest?,Jon Lansner

    A very tight market for California rentals means tenants move less frequently than the typical U.S. apartment dweller.My trusty spreadsheet looked at a RentCafe scorecard tracking the challenges apartment seekers face in 139 U.S. markets – including 11 in California – as of early 2025. RentCafe’s ma

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  • Midway Rising analysis sheds new light on plan for San Diego’s sports arena site

    Midway Rising analysis sheds new light on plan for San Diego’s sports arena site,Jennifer Van Grove

    The project picked to remake San Diego’s sports arena site is coming into focus with new details on how the addition of thousands of apartments and a replacement arena will change the landscape of the 49-acre site, shift traffic patterns in a congested part of town, and promote biking and walking in

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  • 15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 26–30

    15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 26–30,Cole Novak

    Another season of America’s national pastime begins Thursday when the San Diego Padres face off against the Atlanta Braves in an afternoon matchup. Even if you’re not catching the game, there are still ways to get in on the fun, like the Hilton Bayfront and Made in San Diego’s Opening Day pop-up or

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  • City’s adviser on troubled Ash Street lease agrees to restricted real estate license

    City’s adviser on troubled Ash Street lease agrees to restricted real estate license,Jeff McDonald

    After real estate adviser Jason Hughes pleaded guilty to a criminal conflict-of-interest charge for accepting almost $10 million in fees while representing the city of San Diego in lease negotiations for two downtown properties, state regulators sought to revoke his license.The California Department

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  • 15 Stunning Exterior Home Makeovers You Have to See

    15 Stunning Exterior Home Makeovers You Have to See,Katie Barton

    Whether large or small, exterior home renovations can greatly enhance your home’s curb appeal. From a redesigned second story to new landscaping to a fresh coat of paint, you can make a significant impact on any budget. Draw inspiration from these 15 examples of before-and-after home renovations.1.

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  • Poway’s Anna Vaus Releases Debut Album “Downhill From Here”

    Poway’s Anna Vaus Releases Debut Album “Downhill From Here”,Cole Novak

    It wasn’t until Poway native Anna Vaus left California to pursue music in Nashville that she realized just how much of an impact her roots had on her.Vaus found her voice in childhood, performing private concerts for her pets and creating boredom-induced music videos with her brother. Around age 6,

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  • The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2025

    The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2025,Cole Novak

    Just like that we’re a third of the year through the year and San Diego is hitting its stride as flowers bloom and the last bits of winter are burned off. The city is coming alive with some of the year’s most memorable events including La Jolla’s classic car show Concours d’Elegance, the Taste of La

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  • Cozy Cabin Ideas for Off-Grid Living

    Cozy Cabin Ideas for Off-Grid Living,Katie Barton

    Small cabins are affordable, low maintenance, and perfect for a simpler, nature-focused lifestyle. Whether for full-time living or a weekend escape, these cozy spaces typically range from 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. They are easy to customize and can grow with your needs.1. DIY Log Cabin With Classic Frame

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  • Home Tour: Inside a Cliff-Hanging Midcentury Masterpiece

    Home Tour: Inside a Cliff-Hanging Midcentury Masterpiece,Cole Novak

    If architecture is music frozen in time, this house sings. Rising from a steep La Jolla canyonside, three bold orange steel beams prop up a midcentury home like the saddle of a guitar cradling the strings. But here in the sky, the chords are muted. It’s quiet. Hawks circle just outside, enjoying the

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  • Scandinavian Houses: Natural Beauty, Thoughtful Design, and Cozy Interiors

    Scandinavian Houses: Natural Beauty, Thoughtful Design, and Cozy Interiors,Rachel Brown

    Scandinavian houses, both the interior and exterior, are designed with regard to the natural environment. Scandinavian architecture is known for its clean lines and simple color palette. Yet, Scandinavian style houses are built with more than this in mind. They are built to respond to their location

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  • US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale

    US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale,Associated Press

    By ALEX VEIGALOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.Related ArticlesReal Estate | Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage rises slightly for the second week in a row Real Estate | L

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  • Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage rises slightly for the second week in a row

    Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage rises slightly for the second week in a row,Associated Press

    By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly for the second week in a row, a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up.Related ArticlesBusiness | Amazon ends privacy feature that let Echo users opt out o

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