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2026

Halloween in the Village

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween in Carlsbad? Halloween in the Village returns Saturday, October 31, 2026, with a free, village-wide family celebration at Carlsbad Village and Village Faire. Families can enjoy safe trick-or-treating along with carnival games, a bounce house and creative crafts. With sensory-friendly activities included, the event offers welcoming ways for children of...

Carlsbad Sellers: Buyer Demand Surges in 2026

This summer, Carlsbad saw a major jump in buyer activity. Homes sold and pending sales both rose by over 23% year-over-year, showing strong demand. If you’re thinking of listing, more buyers are actively searching for homes like yours. Continue to full...

A California bill could spur more condo and townhome construction

A bill in the California Senate aims to ease condo and townhome construction by limiting lawsuits against builders for defects. Current laws allow lawsuits even before repairs, deterring developers and causing a 75% drop in condo construction statewide. The bill would require proof of actual problems and prevent repeated lawsuits after repairs. Opponents argue it reduces consumer protections, while...

San Diego Makes $15M Available for Affordable Homes

San Diego recently opened round eight, making $15M available to help affordable housing developments close funding gaps and move toward construction faster. $10M is restricted to new housing, site improvements, and construction, while $5M can support construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation for very low income households. The program has advanced ~3K...

San Diego CA Opens $15M Housing Round

San Diego recently opened round eight, making $15M available to help affordable housing developments close funding gaps and move toward construction faster. $10M is restricted to new housing, site improvements, and construction, while $5M can support construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation for very low income households. The program has advanced ~3K...

San Diego: Empty Homes Tax Fails

On June 2, 2026, San Diego voters rejected an annual Empty Homes Tax on non-primary residences left vacant for >182 days in a calendar year. Had it passed, qualifying residences would have faced an $8K charge in the first year and a $10K charge in later years. The proposal also targeted empty residences owned by corporate entities, adding annual surcharges...

Bill Could Add More San Diego Condos

San Diego's housing market has limited homes for sale, high prices, low sales, and low turnover, so supporters say more for-sale condos could help. Supporters say the defect law lets buyers sue before builders can fix issues, and lawsuit risk has slowed San Diego condo and townhome building. The housing plan backs cottages, duplexes, and townhomes, yet...

San Diego Ranks No. 32 for Retirement

San Diego placed No. 32 nationally for retirement and ranked second among California cities, making it one of the state's stronger options for retirees. The ranking considered four core categories: affordability, activities, quality of life, and healthcare, key factors for retirees choosing where fixed-income budgets can stretch. San Diego benefited from the...

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