Hello Hilcrest, you fabulous forest of fun. Nestled between Mission Hills, Balboa Park, and North Park, Hillcrest holds it down as SD’s glitteriest ’hood and the anchor of our Pride festivals and proud LGBTQ history.But it wasn’t always this way. Originally marketed in the late 1800s by George Hill

Will lower mortgage rates convince California house hunters to stop balking at unaffordable homes on the market?What’s next for interest rates is a heated, national debate.The Federal Reserve is taking a cautious approach to further cuts in the rates it controls, fearing ongoing trade wars could rei

Located on the shores of Lake Attersee, House F by bogenfeld Architektur blends simplicity and function with striking clarity. The two-story home is designed with a narrow, elongated footprint to preserve garden space while maximizing views from both floors.On the exterior, the black-stained timber

They say you never forget how to ride a bike. Can you forget how to date? It’s been a few months now, and—nervously, a bit unsteadily, feet on the pedals—I’m doing it. I’m out there in the world, meeting people, and can say, “I am dating.” It’s fun, and it feels so different than it did when I was i

Built into a steep hillside in Christchurch, New Zealand, the Scarborough Bêton Brut House by Young Architects integrates raw concrete construction with expansive ocean views. Designed to work with challenging geotechnical conditions, the home uses exposed concrete both structurally and aestheticall

San Diego is preparing to offer the forlorn and soon-to-be empty municipal building on the outskirts of the Civic Center for sale or lease.On Wednesday, San Diego’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted 3-0 in favor of declaring the City Operations Building at 1222 First Ave. as surplus.The action ad

By MATT OTT, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fifth straight week to its lowest level since early April, an encouraging sign for potential buyers who have wrestled with rising home prices.The long-term rate fell to 6.67% from 6.77% last week, m

Nearly half of all San Diego County residents are renters, and it can be tricky to navigate the latest laws.Questions about pet rent, trash fees and renter’s insurance just scratch the surface of what is a way of life for about 48% of renter households in San Diego County. A Redfin study found San D

VA House by Sebastian David Büscher rises from the hills of Weiler, Austria with a dramatic angular silhouette. Its sharply folded A-frame roof commands attention, wrapped in silver fir cladding that mimics the linear striations of the surrounding alpine terrain. This sculptural roof isn’t just a no

San Diego leaders are embracing a development team’s $250 million proposal to convert the asbestos-ridden, city-owned office tower at 101 Ash St. into hundreds of residential units reserved for low-income families.On Wednesday, San Diego’s Land Use and Housing Committee voted unanimously in favor of

Encinitas is practically shorthand for iconic beaches. Swami’s, Moonlight, and Stonesteps all offer postcard-worthy views and the kind of waves that launch surf careers. But it’s not all saltwater and sand up here. This laidback coastal city was formerly the global capital of poinsettias, thanks to

Encinitas is practically shorthand for iconic beaches. Swami’s, Moonlight, and Stonesteps all offer postcard-worthy views and the kind of waves that launch surf careers. But it’s not all saltwater and sand up here. This laidback coastal city was formerly the global capital of poinsettias, thanks to

Now that we’re (almost) officially halfway through the year, the upcoming holiday weekend presents a chance to start the second half of 2025 on a high note. San Diegans can celebrate this momentous occasion however they see fit, whether it’s stopping by the ballpark to watch the Padres take on the T

A modest dip in mortgage rates wasn’t enough to prevent drops in California home prices and sales.To see what’s up – or down – with the market, my trusty spreadsheet looked at statewide homebuying data from the California Association of Realtors and the average 30-year mortgage rate from Freddie Mac

Perched on the steep coastline of Ligar Bay, New Zealand, the Ligar Bay Bach House by Young Architects redefines the contemporary holiday retreat. This 163 m² residence merges bold structural clarity with raw material honesty, standing confidently against a dense backdrop of native greenery while ov

California’s landmark environmental law was overhauled in Sacramento this week, and it could mean more housing for San Diego.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Monday that will weaken the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, to make building housing easier. The law was praised by enviro

With prices leveling off and more homes on the market, buyers now are more likely to walk away from a deal when they hit a snag before closing.As a result, one out of every six Southern California transactions fell apart in May, killing 2,261 home sales, according to Redfin, the online brokerage. It

“Seeing [Belmont Park] for the first time was almost like when Alice went through the looking glass and was in Wonderland,” recalls San Diegan Tim Cole. He initially visited the local landmark on an eighth-grade field trip in 1974, and the park quickly became his sanctuary, a place where he felt lik

California remained the world’s fourth-largest economy as 2025 started by a narrow margin.This bragging-rights scorecard – a talking point among the state’s cheerleaders – has been filled with intrigue as the top of the chart changes along with global economic swings. The rankings involve comparing

Located in Wanaka, New Zealand, the 90-square-meter Sugi House was designed by Condon Scott Architects for a family of five based in Singapore. Inspired by the efficiency of Japanese ski lodges, the house balances compactness with comfort, providing a functional retreat on a small footprint.The exte