“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market.The pain: California’s home-repair inflation rate has more than doubled during the past five years.The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the California slice of the Verisk Remodel Index. These insurance ind

San Diego’s 109-year-old Botanical Building, a popular landmark in the heart of Balboa Park, will reopen to the public Friday afternoon for the first time in nearly three years after being almost entirely reconstructed according to historic standards.The debut of the painstakingly restored park attr

Photo Credit: Chris Nolasco/Nolasco StudiosWhat makes a dwelling visionary? The ability to bring a seamless logic and composition to functional spaces that are intrinsically innovative, and this superb c.2020 compound by Electric Bowery, is firmly rooted in the richly diverse architectural heritage

I’ve been digging through San Diego Magazine’s archives recently, working to understand what dating has looked like over the past 76 years of the mag’s existence. As I browsed, I came across an article in the February 2016 issue featuring a byline I recognized: Kai Oliver-Kurtin. The SD local has be

Babs Fry is on a mission.It’s 74 degrees out, the sun is shining, and the 54-year-old is pushing through bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 8 freeway at 5 o’clock on a Tuesday evening. But she’s not going to Ocean Beach for a last minute dip. No, she’s headed in the opposite direction—to an overgrown s

San Diego County home sales picked up in October as mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level of the year.There were 2,372 home sales in October, a 19% jump from September, CoreLogic said. The median home price was $879,000, down $1,000 from the previous month but still up 7% in a year.September

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has abandoned his ambitious plan to offer the city’s downtown real estate for redevelopment as part of an effort to secure a new City Hall facility for government workers.The decision, announced Wednesday as part of package of potential emergency budget cuts, comes after

You’ve served us mouthwatering meals, styled our hair to perfection, or helped us crush our fitness goals. Now it’s our turn to celebrate YOU! Sit back, relax, and let us handle some of the marketing. We’ve put together everything you need to rally your biggest fans and followers to nominate and vot

Ernest Rady and his wife, Evelyn, came to San Diego from Manitoba, Canada in 1966 simply looking for a home where Evelyn’s allergies wouldn’t be so bad. “We tried several places, and we ended up in San Diego, and she hasn’t had allergies in 60 years,” Rady says. “So that was a good move.”Little did

The bones are here. A mirrored closet reflecting a massive painting. A pleated window shade peeking out from behind a frame. Reminders that, before this place was a museum, it was a regular—albeit expansive—house tucked away in the North County neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe. Real estate moguls Mat

Which state economies are best at juggling the needs of bosses and workers alike?In recent months, my trusty spreadsheet produced a pair of state economic rankings. One took the view from the employer’s perspective. The other saw economics through the employee’s eye.Let’s politely say there were pas

New statewide laws could make home construction easier next year in San Diego, says the state’s biggest construction organization.California’s Building Industry Association says new legislation is likely to cut down on time, and delay or reduces costs. The new laws, set to go into effect in 2025 and

The countdown to Christmas begins with a myriad of seasonal events all over San Diego. Folks who love dazzling light-up displays can admire local tree lightings, walk the LED-laden path of City Lights or gaze out at the San Diego Bay for boats dressed for Peace on Earth. As for those who enjoy a car

“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable housing market.The pain: For all the talk of falling rents, landlords are upping their ask in eight of the state’s 11 largest cities.The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed November stats from Zumper on what landlords sough

San Diego city officials are scrambling to maintain ownership of Liberty Station in the face of a legal challenge from the national property management company that leases much of the sprawling former military base.The management company, Seligman Properties, contends the city must offer up the 20-y

Tenants still can expect to pay more for their apartments over the next two years, although rent hikes will be modest compared with double-digit percentage jumps during the pandemic, a recent forecast said.Rents are expected to rise $133 per month in San Diego County by mid-2026, and between $110 an

Red Ribbon GalaDecember 1Join Impulse San Diego for the Red Ribbon Gala in honor of World AIDS Day 2024. Hosted by drag queen Chad Michaels, the evening is dedicated to reducing AIDS-related stigma, honoring those lost and living with HIV, and committing to ending the HIV epidemic. Enjoy live music,

San Diego County’s home prices continue to decline — a sharp contrast to the start of 2024 when the region led the nation in home price gains.The San Diego metropolitan area’s home price increased 4.7% annually in September, according to the S&P Case-Shiller Indices report released Tuesday. That’s a

There’s much to be thankful for this week—including another busy weekend full of fun San Diego events. Folks who still have Woodstock FOMO will have two chances to celebrate the music of the era’s biggest stars. Local theaters will bring iconic holiday tales to life. And a handful of SD restaurants

What’s the big deal about turning 55? At San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG), it’s not just about the years, but about growth, impact, and the garden’s vision for the future. Since its opening in 1970, the 37-acre oasis in Encinitas has evolved into a globally recognized center for plant conservation, e