Tiny home living not only supports a less consumerist and more intentional lifestyle but also presents an opportunity to save money on housing costs. If you’ve dreamed about living in a tiny home but aren’t sure if it’s a good move for you or your family, test drive it by booking a few nights in thi

The mega project that promises to turn the bayfront area currently home to Seaport Village into a world-class destination punctuated by a 500-foot observation tower will need at least another three years before it’s shovel ready.Tuesday, the Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved an amende

By some estimates, one-third of all California homes are in some kind of common interest development — or CID —  and that number is growing. California law lists four types of common interest developments in Civil Code Section 4100 — community apartment, stock cooperative, condominium and planned de

If you’ve ever wished you could live like royalty or spend the night in a giant shoe, Airbnb can make your dreams come true. While standard homes and condos are a dime a dozen on this short-term rental platform, many extraordinary dwellings are available. Read below for ten of the most unique Airbnb

The number of hotel sales in San Diego County has hit another low mark, falling 54 percent during the first half of this year compared with a year earlier, which is the steepest decline in more than a decade.Not only were individual transactions down markedly, but the dollar volume was as well, fall

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: You either love California or hate it.Source: That’s what my trusty spreadsheet tells me after analyzing two polling questions

A landmark legal settlement governing real estate commissions takes effect in a matter of days.Nevertheless, Nicholas Rosen of Castro Valley is still having a hard time getting agents to explain what will happen when he lists his home for sale next fall.“At this point, I have more questions than ans

Starting on Aug. 13, most Southern California home shoppers will need to sign contracts with agents to view properties for sale, binding them to paying their own commissions if they can’t get a seller to cover it.And home sellers will be banned from advertising how much they’re willing to pay buyers

Q: We are a small HOA with about 60 units. Our bylaws call for a five-person board. We are having trouble getting residents to run for the board. Since we have about 30 active residents, what are the pros and cons of reducing the size of our board to three? This still represents 5 percent of our res

Perry’s Cafe, the venerated roadside diner on Pacific Highway, closed its doors for the last time on Monday, earlier than expected and ending its 39-year run.The closure comes more than a week before its previously announced end date of Aug. 15. In a text message, Perry’s owner, Perry Eulmi, said th

San Diego’s home price gains were stopped in their tracks for the first time this year in June.The median home price in San Diego County was $890,000, CoreLogic reported this week, down $5,000 from May. The median, which combines sales for newly built homes, resale condos and resale single-family ho

I put my house up for sale about a month ago. I had high hopes. My house is a gem (or so I thought.) A big log cabin on 19 acres of land—one of the few listings with more than 10 acres. But within a couple of weeks, my high hopes came crashing down, and reality slapped me across the face.Nobody Can

Working from home is no longer a pipe dream but a reality for millions. Technological advances like the ability to host meetings virtually and collaborate on team projects have opened up remote work to the masses.While working from home can offer numerous benefits, such as a more flexible schedule,

It’s becoming more common for home designs to be one with the land, and this Polish residence, dubbed 35:35 Slope House, is no exception. Designed by 77 Studio Architecture, this 3,330-square-foot home is built on an escarpment ( a long, steep slope) by the Vistula River.An Integrated House with Ama

Located in the Netherlands, this three-story home is partially underground and camouflaged by a hill that acts as the home’s roof. Architects WillemsenU designed this underground house for a couple who wanted a home that acted as a retreat after a hard work day.A Private Design that Blends with the

Sometimes, the best cure for stress and the busyness of daily life is a trip into the woods. Fortunately, this Kawagama Lake residence offers it all — lakeside views, fishing, hiking, and a beautiful home to relax in. Building Arts Development designed and built this unique residence in a picturesqu

If a two-story bookshelf sounds like something from your dream home, you’ll want to check out this Texas residence. Located in urban Austin, Murray Legge Architecture designed this house with the collaboration of an artist and an architectural historian.An Urbanized ExteriorThis home is a secondary

For most people, the thought of living underground induces one of two feelings: claustrophobia or adventure. If you picked the former, this home might change your mind. Designed by Architect Javier Senosiain and constructed in 1984, this underground dwelling is full of natural light and seamless int

Space is limited in urban areas, which is a big reason skyscraper apartment buildings are prominent features. But the lack of personal residences isn’t the only issue in metropolitan areas —inner city schools also face spatial challenges. Architects Atelier FCJZ found innovative ways to create more