Everybody’s talking about hormones. Celebrities like Michelle Obama, Sex and the City’s Kim Cattrall, Oprah Winfrey, and the irrepressible Gwyneth Paltrow are waxing poetic on menopause, and, according to industry publication BeautyMatter, the market for products related to that particular life stag

You can tell a lot about a person by their living room. One glimpse reveals whether they alphabetize their books, live with pets (ahem, black couches), or enforce a socks-only policy. Just like you, every living room has a personality—it’s an ever-shifting record of your day-to-day life. But with a

The homebuying industry was jolted over the weekend by a President Donald Trump social media post that claimed a 50-year mortgage could be a game-changer for the housing market. Of course, no other details were announced. Still, the real estate industry’s online community overwhelmingly thought this

With the bay as its backdrop, the Coronado Ferry Landing presents itself as a quintessential San Diego landmark, its picturesque location masking the condition of the 39-year-old outdoor retail complex’s buildings and namesake pier, which are in need of millions of dollars in repairs. But the Ferry

One year ago, I ended a relationship that I thought would be my forever. It’s strange to think in those terms, the idea of forever and all that might have happened between us, and all that will never happen now. But to see how much can change and be accomplished in only 365 days, I’m re-writing my c

A newly constructed oceanfront estate in Del Mar has closed for $50 million, setting the record for the highest-priced residential sale ever recorded in San Diego County. The landmark transaction was brokered by Jason Barry, further solidifying the Jason Barry Team’s standing as the region’s leading

Californians aren’t rushing to buy either homes or new vehicles – a sign of skittish consumers in a wobbly economy. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed two sets of annual statewide sales data: new-vehicle purchases from the California New Car Dealer Association, covering cars and light trucks, and homebu

Food banks are maxed, and this is where we all come in. When the federal government shutters services, the most vulnerable among us feel the impact first and hardest. In the San Diego region, thousands of families, active-duty and reserve military households, seniors and students who rely on program

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week. The average long-term mortgage rate moved up to 6.22% from 6.17% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday

Beer, beats, and nights at the cinema are only some of what San Diego has in store this weekend. As always, there’s a bevy of live music options, with concerts from Miguel Bosé, Doechii, and Tame Impala, plus the return of the Train Song Festival. Movie buffs can spend time at the Coronado Island Fi

At the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, Dane Chapin had a problem. He found himself in possession of tens of thousands of excess Monopoly games, with no plan on how to sell them. What he didn’t know at the time is that this Herculean task would shape the future of his business. In 1994, Chapin and his

Developers are taking an extended break from a slumping San Diego area office market beset by empty space, depressed demand and high construction costs. No office projects are currently under construction countywide, according to a new report from commercial real estate services firm CBRE. The repor

By ALEX VEIGA LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of U.S. homes that typically change hands as people relocate for work, retire or trade-up for more living space hasn’t been this low in nearly 30 years. Related Articles Amazon carries Wall Street to the finish of another winning week and month Should San

After years in the making, Studio Rob Diaz recently completed an extraordinarily complex project in the celebrity-studded Fryman Canyon neighborhood of Studio City that is unlike anything else on the market. Set on a wooded 1.4-acre property (once the home of everyone’s favorite Canadian game show h

On October 9, the Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Barn Bash raised nearly $800,000 in funds to support the Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas Intensive Care Unit in the new Lusardi Tower at Scripps Encinitas. Attendees donned cowboy hats and boots for a Western-themed event held at Ecke Barn. The evening

For people who’ve gone a lifetime without proper dental care, a healthy smile can be a catalyst for confidence and the beginning of a new chapter. Nonprofit Cura Smiles has donated more than 4,000 dental procedures to San Diegans who lack access to oral care. Founder Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick spent a d

For more than 50 years, Home Start, Inc. has been working to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and communities. The nonprofit addresses conditions that increase the risk of abuse, such as poverty and unemployment, through education, therapy, and parenting support programs. La

Southern California real estate giant Irvine Company has completed its retreat from downtown San Diego with the sale of its flagship office tower, One America Plaza, to a familiar, high-net-worth buyer. On Tuesday, a joint venture affiliated with Sacramento-based real estate company Saca Development

Feeding San Diego’s Thanksgiving Food Drive November 1-23 San Diego restaurants Cork & Craft, Glass Box, and Zen Modern Asian Bistro are teaming up with Feeding San Diego for a Thanksgiving food drive. The restaurants are offering a discount for donating nonperishable food items, and the food collec

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fourth week in a row to its lowest level in more than a year. Lower mortgage rates boost homebuyers’ purchasing power. They also benefit homeowners eager to refinance their current home loan to a more attracti