A new state law that took effect July 1 opens the door to taller, denser housing near Escondido's transit hub and has residents and officials sharply divided.

Eagle and Vistria paid $132.5M for Garden Grove’s Crystal View Apartments, preserving long-term affordability for half of the 402-unit complex.

The Port released a draft environmental report for an East Harbor Island makeover that would add a Topgolf and a 10‑acre waterfront park. Public comments are open through Aug. 24, 2026.

Realtor.com finds 25.2 million under-35s lived with parents in 2025 as housing costs and a 4M-unit shortfall squeeze independence. San Diego’s mayor pushed #BuildMoreHomes.

CBRE has listed the former Hillcrest Rite Aid site, and neighbors are demanding public space as the parcel goes to market. The listing has reopened questions about scale and character.

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club has begun phase two of a $60M renovation that will remake all 90 guest rooms. The resort will stay open during staged work.

Off‑price chains and budget gyms are filling vacated mall space across San Diego, changing tenant mixes and drawing investor interest.

The county assessor certified a record $845 billion assessment roll for 2026, adding about $39 billion while delivering $346 million in targeted tax relief. The total boosts local revenue even as sales slow.

Newsom signed AB 1834 on June 30; sponsors say it will speed permitting for mixed‑use projects on mixed‑use base zones and free up months of approvals.

A report amplified by Mayor Todd Gloria says Horton Plaza Park must reopen next year as redevelopment and foreclosure problems leave the space dormant.

A John Burns analysis cited by the San Diego Union‑Tribune estimates Orange County home prices about 35% above local fundamentals, the second‑largest gap in the U.S.

Asking rents in San Diego rose about 0.2% in June to roughly $2,587, with coastal neighborhoods leading gains amid heavy new supply and rising vacancies.

Old Town’s Perry’s Cafe site is being redeveloped into a seven‑story, 223‑unit apartment building that preserves part of the diner and includes 33 affordable units. The project has cleared city review and construction moved forward in 2025.