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March 31, 2026

A New Chapter for Mission Valley: Inside the Riverwalk Transformation

Mission Valley’s Riverwalk project transforms former golf course into vibrant, transit-connected community

If you’ve recently taken a ride along the Green Line through Mission Valley, you may have noticed something exciting happening just beyond the trolley windows—construction is back in full swing. What was once the familiar Riverwalk Golf Club is now evolving into something much bigger: a vibrant, walkable community …

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March 3, 2026

Homeowners Might Qualify for City Subsidy to Offset New Trash Collection Fees

San Diego city subsidy to offset new trash collection fees. Learn eligibility requirements, income limits, and how to apply before funds run out.

SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego has launched a long-anticipated subsidy program to assist income-qualified homeowners with the city’s new trash collection fees. Applications are now open and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to approximately 7,000 eligible households.

The new trash fees, which began …

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Feb. 2, 2026

Things to See and Do in San Diego for 2026

San Diego is gearing up for an exciting 2026, from expansions at major attractions to the arrival of NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado, along with a variety of centennial celebrations and groundbreaking art exhibits, and a wave of highly anticipated new restaurants. Whether you’re a sports fan, sun-seeker, gourmet …

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Jan. 27, 2026

Should you buy a house? 8 signs you’re ready.

Discover key financial and lifestyle signs that indicate you’re ready for homeownership

8 signs you’re ready to buy a house

Do you frequently find yourself wondering whether to keep renting or buy a home, or asking yourself, “Am I ready to buy a house?” Here are eight signs that you’re ready to make the switch from renter to homeowner.

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Jan. 20, 2026

Fed Rate Cuts and Mortgage Rates: According to Experts, Here's What Homebuyers Can Expect in 2026

Fed rate cuts may not mean lower mortgage rates. Learn what experts expect for mortgage interest rates in 2026 and how San Diego buyers should prepare

The Federal Reserve ended the year with its third quarter-point rate cut, offering some relief to borrowers. While this has lowered rates across many lending products, mortgage rates remain relatively high, keeping affordability tight for many buyers. And despite common assumptions, Fed rate cuts do not automatically lead to …

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Dec. 22, 2025

How To Stretch Your Options, Not Your Budget

our dream home may be closer than you think. See how rethinking your must-haves can unlock more affordable options in today’s market.

One of the biggest homebuying advantages you can give yourself today is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list.

Think of it like this. Your wish list and your budget are the guardrails of your search. And when your budget needs to hold firm, there’s another lever you can …

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Dec. 1, 2025

The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling

Learn the top pricing and timing strategies homeowners must know to sell faster and maximize results in today’s real estate market.

Here’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start.

A number of homeowners this year didn’t get the outcome they wanted. But it’s …

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Nov. 10, 2025

2026 Home Prices...What Will Happen? Here's what experts say buyers should know now.

San Diego Home Price Predictions for 2026 — What Experts Expect

Homebuyers finally got some good news late this year when mortgage rates dropped considerably following the Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts in September and October. With the Fed easing its stance on rates, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell into the low-6% range, a notable improvement from the …

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Nov. 4, 2025

How much does a $500,000 mortgage loan cost monthly after the Fed's rate cut?

See how the Fed’s October 2025 rate cut impacts $500,000 mortgage payments and refinance costs in San Diego.

Last week, the Federal Reserve delivered a quarter-point rate cut at the close of its October meeting, lowering the benchmark rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, with the goal of helping to ease borrowing costs amid an elevated rate climate. That rate cut was the Fed's second …

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Oct. 28, 2025

Will mortgage interest rates drop after this week's Fed meeting?

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All eyes will turn toward the Federal Reserve this week as the central bank holds its penultimate meeting of 2025 to determine monetary policy and the future of interest rates.

The bank issued a rate cut in its last meeting in September, its first of the year. …

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