Finding forever friends can be a lot like dating—if not harder, since there are few platonic equivalents for “I think you’re a hottie; can I take you out sometime?” You’re looking for a person who just gets you, who makes you feel safe to be yourself. Someone you can laugh and dream and travel and e

Southern California real estate giant Irvine Company plans to raze two, 1980s-era office buildings to make room for hundreds of apartments and turn its University City office campus opposite a major mall into a mini neighborhood. The company announced last month that it will redo the western portion

Women’s sports are having a moment across the nation. Indiana Fever point guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese are dominating the WNBA, the US women’s Olympic gymnastics team earned 10 medals at last year’s Paris Games, and American swimmer Katie Ledecky continues to smash records

I’m on all fours in a dark room, throat tight, body heaving, panting like an animal. My hair sticks to my sweat-soaked face, covering my eyes. All around me, like a scene from some ancient pagan ritual, women howl, curse, bawl, their bodies shaking in feral agitation. This is RAGEher, and we’re only

It’s been a while since we covered a tiny home, and the Honey Bee is worth the attention. Built by Backcountry Tiny Homes, this 26-foot-long, 8.5-foot-wide house on wheels makes every inch count. With a height of 10 feet 5 inches, it offers two loft bedrooms, one with standing space, and a main-floo

Penrith Peaks, designed by Condon Scott Architects, is a striking holiday home in Wānaka, New Zealand, crafted for a North Island couple with plans to eventually make it their permanent residence. Its design responds to strict site setbacks and historic planning rules, with a west-facing living room

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a stagnant housing market. Related Article

Perhaps the best news for California’s ailing housing market is that mortgage problems remain below historical norms. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet review found in bill-payment data for consumers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The research is based on a sample of individuals with cre

Pierattelli Architetture restored Villa il Gioiello, a 700 m² historic residence on the hills near Florence, blending preserved architectural elements with modern functions. The five-level home retains original features such as vaulted ceilings, teak parquet floors, arches, and exposed wooden beams,

In Kleinmachnow, near Berlin, Lars Triesch commissioned the only home designed by Ray Kappe outside the United States. The low, horizontal structure features expansive glass walls, layered volumes, and custom-milled redwood siding shipped from California. Prefabricated components and advanced slim i

This renovated 1720 brick and stone farmhouse in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, blends historic charm with modern farmhouse style. Originally a modest two-room structure with fieldstone walls and corner fireplaces, it expanded over centuries, including a 1750s stone addition and a 1970s brick veneer

In Merate, m2atelier has reimagined a private residence within one of Mario Botta’s distinctive buildings, shaping a home that pairs strong architectural geometry with a softer, more livable interior. The design works with Botta’s monumental forms, introducing glass-wrapped dining spaces, open livin

Slip into the moment: You’re strolling through Surf Sports Park in the fall outfit you’ve been dying to wear, maybe even snagging some handmade jewelry with rare natural gemstones from Timka Jewelry while sipping locally made hard kombucha and snacking on Michelin-starred must-try meals from San Die

OWIU Design’s renovation of Ray Kappe’s 1973 Glass Ridge House preserves the architect’s modernist clarity while infusing it with Japanese ryokan-inspired warmth. Located in La Cañada Flintridge, the home now integrates flowing water features, traditional tatami flooring, and artisan-crafted details

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer Homeowners are cashing in on years of home equity gains, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. The trend sent cash-out home refinancing activity to a nearly three-year high in the April-June quarter, according to data from home loan data tracker ICE Mortgage Techn

The Midway Rising project anticipated to replace San Diego’s sports arena site could uplift the region’s local economy with a yearly boost equivalent to that of Comic-Con, according to a newly released economic impact report. Wednesday, the team behind the project released the analysis, which was pr

This weekend’s slate of events includes enchanting concerts, championship sports tournaments, and lots and lots of lemons. Live music fans can catch the mesmerizing spectacle of Auraforms (Friday), the culinary-minded concerto of Tasting Notes (Thursday), and the spellbinding sounds of Cynthia Erivo

When the sky catches fire with oranges, yellows, and deep purples, there’s no better place to end your day than the deck behind Dean and Monica Meredith’s Del Mar home. As the sun dips into the sea, with a green flash if you’re lucky, you can cast your gaze from the Del Mar Fairgrounds to the edge o

A mansion in the Coronado Cays that has yet to find a buyer after nearly two years will be part of an auction in Hong Kong. The newly built mansion at 3 The Point had previously made The San Diego Union-Tribune’s list of luxury homes sitting on the market the longest. It went on sale in November 202

ArchLAB Studio designed the Triangle House to fit a sharply angled plot at the edge of a forest, shaping the plan and pointed form directly from the site’s geometry. The ground floor includes a study, open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, and a covered terrace connecting seamlessly to the garde