The Vanishing San Diego Single-Family Home
San Diego Union-Tribune
By Philip Molnar
Many people still dream of buying a house that includes a few bedrooms, a yard to play in and a porch to watch the comings and goings of the neighborhood. Yet making that dream a reality is becoming increasingly more difficult in San Diego County. Local planners and communities have largely cut back on approving new housing developments, instead opting for condos and apartments.
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