The recent wild ups and downs of stock prices may offer some comfort to those who prefer the somewhat more serene history of California home values.To see how the plot twists on Wall Street compare with swings in real estate, my trusty spreadsheet looked at histories of stocks (the Standard & Poor’s

The recent wild ups and downs of stock prices may offer some comfort to those who prefer the somewhat more serene history of California home values.To see how the plot twists on Wall Street compare with swings in real estate, my trusty spreadsheet looked at histories of stocks (the Standard & Poor’s

A proposal for “urgency ordinances” to protect people living in rentals passed on a 3-2 vote Wednesday after the Oceanside City Council reached a compromise on some of the provisions.One of the new ordinances could cap rent increases at a maximum of 5% annually, or up to 8% annually in the case of “

California real estate fans should keep a keen eye on Wall Street’s wild gyrations.Share prices across the world have been pummeled in recent days by economic doubts raised by tough trade talk from the Trump administration. And while short-term stock volatility is not always tied to business fundame

Talked about at a high level for years, the future of the Del Mar Fairgrounds may actually come into focus over the next two years with the state institution that owns the land now laying the groundwork to complete a new master plan for its expansive real estate by 2027.Earlier this month, the 22nd

As the home of more small farms than any other US county, San Diego hosts a plethora of produce-focused fests, but few get quite as wacky as the Fallbrook Avocado Festival. This Sunday, the North County tradition will return with a day full of contests, costumes, and unique goodies that celebrate th

The owner of the recently remodeled, 20-story office tower at 550 West C St. has surrendered the building to its lender, signaling that downtown San Diego’s depressed office market is still reeling from a pandemic-fueled shift in how companies operate.On Friday, asset management firm Barings took ba

San Diego County residents and businesses have two days to pay property taxes or face a fine.Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister said the property taxes, due Thursday at 11:59 p.m., are expected to generate $9.1 billion for the region. There’s about $2.35 billion outstanding, but it is common for

Summer is approaching, but you’d be forgiven if you’re not eager to hop on an airplane and travel any time soon. Air fares are sky high and the economy is, well, not great. So maybe try this idea instead: do a staycation hiking trip in San Diego. There are so many great hikes and trails, and you can

“The breath is the first to go,” a LIVV Cardiff staff member says, moments before I immerse myself in water that stands at a toasty 50 degrees Fahrenheit. “Your body enters a state of shock, and it kind of knocks the wind out of you. Expect that, and don’t worry. The first minute is the worst.”April

It’s easy to bemoan it, but the sunshine tax is, well, kinda worth it. Outdoor living is a luxury we can claim year-round—so why not make it truly fabulous? We asked Michael Rounds, general manager of Solana Beach retailer Native Coast Appliance Gallery, to shout out cookers, coolers, heaters, and g

By ALEX VEIGA, Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it’s been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.Home prices are rising more slowly. Mortgage rates remain elevated, but have been mostly easing and

San Diego’s lead transportation agency has moved into its new home at a trendy skyscraper on the west side of downtown, its relocation emblematic of shifting office dynamics in the market.On Tuesday, the San Diego Association of Governments officially started its residency as the anchor office tenan

One hundred years ago, San Diego architect Lilian J. Rice set out on a trip through southern Spain. As she explored, the 36-year-old took hundreds of photographs and made constant sketches. Eventually, she found herself in the ancient town of Tarifa, positioned at the country’s southernmost tip, whe

Tiburon is no stranger to outstanding mid-century design—like much of California, the 1960s were a boom time there—and this wonderfully restored delta-roofed, canal-front home is a perfect example. Comprehensively reworked over the past four years by Jack Byron and his expert team at Suprstructur, t

Unions are losing their clout in California’s construction industry.My trusty spreadsheet, filled with numbers from UnionStats.com that track federal labor movement data back to 1983, found 129,800 unionized construction workers across the state last year — the lowest since 2014.Union membership in

Fifty of San Diego’s top women founders, CEOs, and CFOs gathered on the lawn at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Thursday, March 27 for an evening of wine, local food, and unfiltered conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the messier parts of ambition. Hosted with J.P. Morgan for International

California’s economy is suffering an extended pandemic hangover, as statewide job creation cooled 81% after coronavirus upended the business climate.My trusty spreadsheet, looking at state jobs data through February, found that California employers added 340,000 jobs in the last five years to push t

San Diego County has shattered construction records over the past few years for apartments.Yet when it comes to finding a newly built home, one that is actually for sale rather than a rental, potential buyers may be shocked just how limited the options are.There were 50 active developments in March

The pursuit of optimal health and wellness has been hardwired into human nature long before Herodotus mused about the Fountain of Youth. And while people have been tinkering with their bodies for centuries—mixing potions, creating elixirs, and testing the limits of longevity—modern biohacking takes