By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterThe average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. held steady this week, not far from its highest levels this year, but below where it was a year ago.Related Articles ‘There’s just no capital.’ Hotel scrapped from plan for Navy site on San Diego Bay

Southern Californians seeking an apartment deal are finding this chore is getting tougher.My trusty spreadsheet reviewed April’s rent report from ApartmentList for the 250 largest U.S. cities, including 32 from Southern California. ApartmentList combines pricing patterns for all-sized rentals from i

In spring in San Ángel, on the outskirts of Mexico City, lavender jacaranda trees line cobblestone streets that run past Spanish Colonial buildings from the 17th century, such as a tile-domed monastery and many mansions where Gilded Age types once lived. A weekend retreat for the wealthy for decades

You’ve seen a play before, of course—donned your evening best, collected your program, and settled into plush seats as the lights fell. But what if you’re looking for—in the words of Monty Python—something completely different?Enter the weird and wonderful San Diego International Fringe Festival, an

You’ve seen a play before, of course—donned your evening best, collected your program, and settled into plush seats as the lights fell. But what if you’re looking for—in the words of Monty Python—something completely different?Enter the weird and wonderful San Diego International Fringe Festival, an

This weekend’s weather is expected to side-step the May gray for a few warm and sunny days, making it the perfect time to roam San Diego for things to do. Seasonal shoppers can find unique hand-crafted items in abundance at the San Diego Spring Made Market in La Mesa Village and Bernardo Winery’s an

Looking to engineer a renaissance of downtown San Diego’s core, a well-heeled philanthropic organization and its partners are going public with an ambitious vision for six blocks of city-owned real estate that they believe community leaders can rally around.Tuesday, Philadelphia-based real estate co

Zillow has broken from the pack to say San Diego County home values could decrease over the next year.Home values in San Diego County will drop 1.1% by March 2026, Zillow said in its latest Home Value Index. While the decrease is small, it’s notable because no other major forecasters have said home

If there’s one thing we humans are good at, it’s storytelling. Long before there were local magazines, open mic nights, or Netflix original series, people were finding meaning in the natural world and sharing stories with fellow believers. Even something as distant and esoteric as stars have become

By Tim Henderson, Stateline.orgMore new apartments were built in 2024 than in any other year since 1974, but the Trump administration’s tariffs and deportations of potential construction workers, plus higher interest rates, could be a wet blanket on the boom.Related Articles New vision for

The imposing waterfront research campus extolling a new era in San Diego’s science sector now has a groundbreaking tenant that may be able to help shift the center of gravity for innovation to downtown.On Tuesday, San Diego-based life science real estate developer IQHQ announced that the nonprofit J

On May 15, Chula Vista’s new mega resort, the $1.3 billion Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, is set to open its doors. Thirteen years after the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP)—a decade-long joint planning effort by the Port of San Diego, the City of Chula Vista, and Pacifica Compa

On May 15, Chula Vista’s new mega resort, the $1.6 billion Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, is set to open its doors. Thirteen years after the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP)—a decade-long joint planning effort by the Port of San Diego, the City of Chula Vista, and Pacifica Compa

A new study suggests a San Diego household must earn $258,926 a year to afford a local home.The Realtor.com study said the required income to buy a home in the San Diego metropolitan area has increased 73% since 2019, and is the fourth-most expensive market in the U.S. The San Jose metro area, home

The last time the U.S. housing market was this slow, “Fifty Shades of Grey” topped the box office and “Uptown Funk” was the No. 1 song.To get a broader glimpse into the nation’s housing market, my trusty spreadsheet reviewed a slightly different set of home sales figures created for the Southern Cal

The last time the U.S. housing market was this slow, “Fifty Shades of Grey” topped the box office and “Uptown Funk” was the No. 1 song.To get a broader glimpse into the nation’s housing market, my trusty spreadsheet reviewed a slightly different set of home sales figures created for the Southern Cal

The fourth annual Wonderfront Festival returns to San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina from May 16–18 this year. Since launching in 2019, the festival has grown steadily—bringing bigger names, wider audiences, and more reasons for San Diego music lovers to celebrate.Its inaugural year featured Slightly St

California in 2024 claimed the world’s fourth-largest economy, by some curious math.Whether the state remains at this high, bragging-rights perch is very much in doubt.California businesses produced $4.1 trillion worth of goods and services in 2024, according to the latest gross domestic product est

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Homeownership is receding further out of reach for most Americans as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices stretch the limits of what buyers can afford.A homebuyer now needs to earn at least $114,000 a year to afford a $431,250 home — the natio

Defined by its beach culture, the North County neighborhood of Encinitas is known for its optimal surf conditions, laid back vibe, and six miles of coastline. In its downtown located along Highway 101, you’ll find eclectic restaurants, beach-inspired shops, and historic architecture, flanked by the