Southern California is seeing something homeowners rarely got to enjoy during the last housing downturn: extremely low levels of “underwater mortgages,” where a borrower owes more than the home is worth. New first-quarter 2026 data shows Orange County leading the nation among major markets with the fewest
Read more →San Diego County is stepping into a hotter, more humid weather pattern this week as high pressure strengthens across Southern California—pushing inland temperatures upward and setting the stage for possible monsoonal thunderstorms later in the week. For homeowners, this isn’t just a comfort issue; heat, humidity, and
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Executive Summary How To Tell If Your Pool Needs Resurfacing comes down to identifying widespread finish wear or bond failure—rough, chalky plaster; persistent staining; cracking that progresses; flaking/pop-offs; or water loss that traces to surface defects. In California conditions, especially with older plaster (often 8–12 years), multiple
Read more →San Diego County is tightening access to some of its most popular waterfall hikes as summer temperatures spike and rescue calls climb. Officials say the goal is simple: prevent more heat-related emergencies while conserving limited personnel and helicopter resources that may be needed for wildfire response. For
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Executive Summary Pool plaster that feels like sandpaper is either a removable deposit (most commonly calcium scale) or permanent surface change (etching, aggregate exposure, or a workmanship texture issue), and the definitive fix is to confirm which one you have using a cloth wipe, a controlled acid
Read more →San Diego County’s first weekend of August brought a punishing heat wave that pushed inland temperatures into triple digits, leaving fairgoers, concert crowds, and even livestock searching for shade and hydration. As coastal and inland advisories went into effect, many families did what San Diegans often do
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Most Southern California pools need replastering about every 7 to 15 years, but the correct timing is determined by surface performance (roughness, porosity, algae-trapping, and exposed aggregate) more than the calendar. Coastal salt air and constant evaporation, along with inland heat/UV and hard fill water across the
Read more →High Surf + Extreme Heat in San Diego: Why Water Safety (and Pool Safety) Matters More Than Ever This Weekend San Diego is heading into a weekend where powerful surf and soaring temperatures could collide—drawing bigger crowds to the coastline and increasing the risk of water-related emergencies.
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Executive Summary: How Long Does Pool Replastering Take in California is typically 5 to 10 calendar days from drain to refill, with the timeline driven by prep/repair scope, continuous fill logistics, and the required start-up curing period. Most delays beyond that range come from expanded chip-out/repairs, groundwater
Read more →California foreclosure activity has climbed to its highest level since 2019, but the bigger story is what isn’t happening: a repeat of the Great Recession-style housing collapse. New mid-2026 data shows more homeowners entering some stage of foreclosure, yet the overall footprint remains historically low compared with
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