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Oct. 13, 2025

California Ends ‘Home Equity Theft’ by Closing the Last Loophole in Property Tax Foreclosures

Learn how California’s AB 418 law closes the loophole in property tax foreclosures, ensuring homeowners keep their home equity after government seizures.

In 2023, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that reaffirmed a basic constitutional principle: When the government seizes property, it cannot keep more than what it is owed.

And yet, until this month, it was still happening to California homeowners who fell behind on their property taxes.

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Sept. 7, 2025

Bank of America says huge shift in Fed rate cut forecast

The jobs market is struggling this year as companies cut costs to offset the Trump admnistration's steep tariffs and government employment resets to reflect austerity stemming from DOGE-cuts earlier this year. 

The weakness is evident across many measures, including layoffs and hiring.

  • The unemployment rate has increased …
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Aug. 26, 2025

How to Win...in San Diego’s stagnant housing market

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San Diego home sellers are currently navigating some challenges in the real estate market. According to San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR), the average time to sell a house in San Diego is around 89 days. This means that homes located in less desirable areas or homes that need …

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Posted in Market News
Aug. 18, 2025

One in five people looking to buy a home are willing to give up safety for a more affordable place

Housing Compromises

Even though safety is the most important thing for homebuyers, 22% say they'd be okay with less safety if it means they can afford a home. Other important things people look for are low crime and a lower chance of natural disasters. According to a recent survey, about 22% …

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Aug. 5, 2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

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If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts could mean for you.

Will …

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Posted in Market News
July 29, 2025

The 29 Best Restaurants in San Diego - July 2025

Saint James DinerThis group of 29 restaurants reflects the best of San Diego’s diverse dining culture — covering cities across the county while spanning a range of price points, cuisines, approaches, and neighborhoods. Every few months, The DHC Group adds a few restaurants that have become favorites or have stepped up their …

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July 22, 2025

San Diego County’s Median Home Price Climbs to $900,000

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SAN DIEGO, CA (June 20, 2025) — The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) reports that the overall median sales price for residential properties in San Diego County reached $900,000 in May 2025, marking a 2.9% increase over the previous month.

In its latest residential real …

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Posted in Market News
June 17, 2025

San Diego Buyers Gain Negotiating Power

 

Only 28% of Homes Are Selling Above Asking Price...Lowest Springtime Level Since 2020

Pending home sales are down 1% year over year while new listings are still rising, giving buyers negotiating power. 

Just over 28% of San Diego homes are selling above the asking price, …

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June 9, 2025

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of San Diego homebuyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to …
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May 7, 2025

Mortgage Rates Hold Firm. Fed Continues ‘Wait-and-See’ Approach

Fed Meeting UpdateMortgage rates will stay largely unchanged after the Fed held rates steady at its May meeting, opting to remain in a noncommittal “wait-and-see” mode until more information is known about the state of the U.S. economy.

The Fed kept the Federal Funds rate unchanged, as expected, and …

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