Tag: san diego real estate
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Should I Let the Seller Stay in the Home After Closing?
A short seller rent-back can work if the timing fits your plans, your lender and insurer approve the arrangement, and the terms are clearly documented before closing. If you need to move in immediately, it may not be a good fit. The important question is more than how many days the seller wants. It is…
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Moving to San Diego in 2026? What Home Buyers Should Know Before Choosing a Neighborhood
If you’re thinking about moving to San Diego, choosing the right home is only part of the decision. San Diego County covers a wide range of communities, and the experience of living in La Jolla can be very different from Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, North Park, Rancho Bernardo or other parts of…
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Carmel Valley San Diego Housing Market: August 2026 Prices & Inventory
Are you buying or selling in Carmel Valley, San Diego? The August 2026 housing market report for ZIP code 92130 shows a clear difference between detached homes and condos or townhomes. Detached homes had just 1.2 months of inventory, compared with 3.8 months for attached homes. That means buyers and sellers face different conditions depending…
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San Diego: Tight Supply Meets Uneven Demand
San Diego entered 2026 with structural undersupply intact, while local household formation was expected to outpace the broader region and state, supporting housing demand. Near-term demand faced pressure from elevated mortgage rates, weak consumer confidence, and buyer hesitation, even as the underlying buyer pool remained present. Attached housing kept transaction volume moving by offering a…
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San Diego Housing Market Update: July 2026
San Diego’s housing market is moving at a more measured pace this summer, but it remains active—and conditions vary considerably by property type, price range and neighborhood. According to the Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® report released August 5, the median sales price across all residential properties reached $905,000, up 0.7% from the previous…
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What Should I Do as a First-Time Home Buyer in San Diego?
If you are buying your first home in San Diego, start with your finances, not open houses. Get clear on your monthly budget, speak with a lender, check first-time buyer assistance, and understand the full cost of ownership. Then choose locations and properties that fit both your lifestyle and your numbers. 1. How much can…
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How to Get a Construction Loan in 2026: A Guide for San Diego Homebuyers
Building a home gives you the opportunity to create a property around your lifestyle, but financing new construction is different from purchasing an existing home. Instead of receiving the full loan amount at closing, the money is generally released in stages as construction progresses. If you are considering buying land or building a custom home…
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Real Estate Market Update(March 2019)
The median home price in San Diego County was $542,000, a rise of 2.5 percent in a year. New home sales in San Diego County fell 20 percent in January from a year earlier, hitting an 11-year low, real estate tracker CoreLogic reported. Sales were down across Southern California with analysts attributing the reduction to wages…
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Home prices and sales in San Diego County!
Here’s a breakdown of the major housing categories, based on the real-estate tracker’s monthly report: ALL HOMES: The median price in June was $330,000, up 1.7 percent from May but down 1.6 percent from a year ago. It’s the 25th straight month the median price for all home types has been in the $300,000 to …