Governor signs Midway Rising bill, clears path for final approval of embattled housing, retail project

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 344 into law on Tuesday, clearing Midway Rising’s path to begin construction on a massive redevelopment of the former San Diego Sports Arena. The plan, to convert the land around the arena into a project with 4,250 housing units, 130,000 square feet of...

The Forum, valued at $200M, sells to national investing firm

CARLSBAD — A private national firm has acquired The Forum in Carlsbad. EDENS purchased the popular open-air shopping center just off El Camino Real, near the Encinitas border, according to a news release. Jami Passer, EDENS’ chief investment officer, said in the release that the acquisition “reflects a broader...

La Mesa Breaks Ground on 147 Affordable Homes, Shuts Trolley Lot for Two Years

County officials and local leaders gathered Friday at the Spring Street transit station in La Mesa to break ground on Spring View Apartments, a 147-unit affordable housing development rising directly next to the San Diego Trolley line. The project will replace a park-and-ride lot with two six-story buildings, marking one of the more visible examples yet of San Diego County converting underused transit parking into housing.

San Diego Groups Urged Newsom to Sign Bill Easing Path for 140,000 Homes

A coalition of San Diego housing advocates urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that supporters say would strengthen one of California's most productive tools for building homes. The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce amplified the push by reposting a September 9 call to action from Inner City Law Center asking supporters to send letters demanding Newsom's signature on Assembly Bill 2433.

Your rental property shouldn’t become your second job

Owning a rental property can sound simple enough. Find a good tenant. Collect the rent. Fix something when it breaks. But Rich Brocchini and Baryic Hunter know that waiting until something goes wrong is rarely the best way to protect a home. Before founding 33 Property Management, the two spent...

How To Plan A Long-Distance Move: California Experts Share an 8-Week Plan

An eight-week timeline allows enough time to research movers, set a budget, declutter, and handle paperwork without last-minute panic. California law requires movers to provide a written “Not to Exceed” price for household moves, since verbal or internet-only quotes are not legally enforceable. A San Jose to San...

Opinion: Dorm-style housing could end homelessness for hundreds in San Diego

Later this year, 33 men and women will leave homelessness behind for a home they can call their own. We at Father Joe’s Villages are investing in an often overlooked housing option: single-room occupancy units. Known as SROs, these are dorm-style homes where residents have their own private room with shared community spaces.

Renting Beats Buying by $1,066 a Month Nationwide in August as Zillow Finds Biggest Savings in San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego

LOS ANGELES, CA — Renting stayed cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro in August, according to a Zillow analysis of the 50 largest housing markets. The gap was wide enough to matter for households weighing whether to keep renting or take on the costs of ownership. Zillow...

The Forum Carlsbad sold to national retail owner EDENS

The Forum Carlsbad has been sold to EDENS, a national owner and developer of open-air retail and mixed-use properties, Northwood Investors and Nuveen Real Estate announced Thursday, Sept. 24. The companies did not disclose the sale price. EDENS owns San Diego County retail properties The Shops at La Jolla Village...

More high-rises could be coming to 7 California cities under housing density bill

Seven cities in California could see taller residential buildings if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a downtown density bill passed by the state legislature in August. AB 2074 requires major cities with transit to establish regional transit hub districts, areas with at least one transit-oriented development stop where the city must allow residential building height limits to be set at a maximum of at least 150 feet. Residential buildings with a maximum height of at least 450 feet would have to be allowed in at least 25% all regional transit hub districts in a city.

Meet the Airbnb activist hunting for San Diego’s ‘apartment hotels’

Jay Goldberg swears he’s a capitalist. It’s a Thursday afternoon and the 42-year-old Hillcrest homeowner is seated at his kitchen counter, scrolling through lines of code he wrote to analyze multiple datasets on his laptop. He’s a Google engineer by trade, but his workday is over, and now he’s hunting through the local real estate market.

More high-rises could be coming to 7 California cities under housing density bill

Seven cities in California could see taller residential buildings if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a downtown density bill passed by the state legislature in August. AB 2074 requires major cities with transit to establish regional transit hub districts, areas with at least one transit-oriented development stop where the city must allow residential building height limits to be set at a maximum of at least 150 feet. Residential buildings with a maximum height of at least 450 feet would have to be allowed in at least 25% all regional transit hub districts in a city.

Father Joe’s debuts 33 new affordable units in Downtown San Diego

Father Joe's Villages opened 33 new single-room occupancy apartments in downtown San Diego to provide affordable housing for people living on the streets.

Prepare Your Move to Carlsbad: A Complete Guide

Relocating to a new city requires meticulous planning, a solid strategy, and a proactive mindset. Carlsbad, California, often referred to as the “Village by the Sea,” offers stunning coastlines, a thriving local economy, and top-tier amenities. However, transitioning your life to a bustling coastal hub means you need to stay highly organized from day one. Whether you are relocating for a new career, better weather, or a change of scenery, mastering the logistics will dictate the success of your transition. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to prepare.

Fast-Casual Burrito Brand Qdoba Set For Continued California Growth, Plus More Multi-Unit News

Mexican fast-casual concept Qdoba is following up a multi-unit agreement signed earlier this year in California for openings in Ventura and Santa Barbara with a development deal for San Diego County. The agreement is with Hyperion Brands, led by CEO Cesar Shih, a multi-unit owner and operator with Habit Burger & Grill. Qdoba has 875 locations in 45 states across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Japan and South Korea.

San Diego developers say rising costs are stalling some housing projects

Nearly All Mayors Say Residents Are Concerned About Housing Affordability

Virtually every mayor polled in a recent survey said they're hearing affordability worries in their cities, according to a new U.S. Conference of Mayors poll. of 113 mayors found residents are very or extremely concerned about affordability. And they were almost unanimous in saying that housing costs are the biggest factor.

Nearly All Mayors Say Residents Are Concerned About Housing Affordability

In a poll released on Sept. 17, more than 96% of 113 mayors found residents are very or extremely concerned about affordability.