You've been waiing for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected...

While everyone's paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor.

Because every fall, buyers …

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may …

In this guide, we’ll share practical ways to enhance your home’s exterior, along with expert tips for making every detail count – from the driveway to the front door. Whether you’re preparing to list or just refreshing the exterior of your home in San Diego, these …

If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there’s a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.

Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as fast as …

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: “Maybe I’ll just wait until later this year once things calm down.” 

While waiting sounds like a good plan, there’s something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t expected to change much, so …

San Diego’s housing market stayed surprisingly strong through March and April 2026. While many buyers expected higher rates and economic uncertainty to slow things down, demand continued pushing forward — especially in higher-priced neighborhoods.

Home Prices Continue Climbing

The California housing market hit a record high in …

A day after the Fed voted to keep rates steady, the March PCE (inflation) figure jumped to +3.5% YoY, driven by higher oil prices. Mortgage rates moved up as well, but they’re still half a percent lower than they were a year ago, and flattish national home price growth …

The San Diego housing market in 2026 is entering spring with less momentum than usual. While demand hasn’t disappeared, higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges are slowing buyer activity across the region.

San Diego Home Prices in 2026

Home prices remain elevated, but growth has cooled:

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Days on market (DOM) is the number of days a home is listed for sale before going under contract. The clock typically starts when the property is first listed on the multiple listing service (MLS) and stops when the seller accepts an offer. DOM is widely used …

CPI was steady in February. “Core” CPI (Consumer Price Index = inflation for you and me) was flat in February at 2.5% year-over-year. Flat is ok. But we’re no closer to the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goal, and the March CPI will almost certainly move higher due to the …