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
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
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
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.
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
Read more →A temporary lifeguard tower installed on one of San Diego’s busiest beach corridors is drawing major attention—not just for its unusual, industrial look, but for its reported $2.5 million total construction cost. With Mission Beach entering peak summer traffic, the structure is meant to keep lifeguards operational
Read more →San Diego County drivers are seeing a small but steady break at the pump, as local gas prices continue a slight downward slide. Even modest drops matter right now because fuel costs influence everything from daily commutes to the price of on-site construction and home improvement work
Read more →San Diego County’s job market showed fresh momentum in April as unemployment ticked down to 4.1%, slightly better than March and just under last year’s level. While that may sound like a small shift, it can have a real, immediate impact on household confidence, home improvement spending,
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San Diego is weighing a new proposal that could change the cost of owning certain homes—especially properties that sit vacant or aren’t used as a primary residence. If passed, the measure would add an additional tax intended to push more housing supply back into active use and
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