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 …

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 Home Prices Fall?

Many buyers …

This 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 …

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 …

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, down from …

Mortgage 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 signaled no …

When it comes to burgers, everyone has an opinion. What’s better, a thick, juicy patty or a “smashed” patty with crispy edges? Is a sesame-topped, brioche, or egg bun superior? Do fancy restaurant burgers outrank inexpensive ones at casual places — or is it the other way around? And don’t …

Homebuyer Demand Improved Last Week, But Tariff Turmoil, Rising Rates and Economic Jitters Likely to Slow Sales

The housing market is under pressure as prospective homebuyers and sellers navigate a rapidly shifting economic landscape, with President Trump’s tariff policy, a volatile stock market and increased chances of a recession exacerbating …

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.

Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing …