May 2025

Home prices in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area fell 2.1% year-over-year and 0.8% month-over-month in April 2025. Nationally, home prices rose 0.4% month-over-month and 2.0% year-over-year, marking the slowest annual growth since 2012. Declines were largest in starter homes locally, while some affordable markets like Pittsburgh saw strong starter home price growth. Continue to full...

California’s housing laws have struggled to achieve desired density over the past five years. The fire-damaged areas now offer large, buildable spaces to test California’s housing laws....

Home sales ↑ 4.9% yearly despite monthly dip. Inventory growth hit fastest pace since 2023....

National home prices hit a record high in April 2025, but annual growth slowed to its lowest since 2012 due to high mortgage rates and increased inventory. This slowdown improves affordability and purchasing power for buyers. Starter home prices grew strongest in affordable Northeast and Midwest markets like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, where demand outpaces limited supply. The report uses a repeat-sales...

In Mid-Q1, San Diego's median home price reached $1.04M, marking a 6.1% increase. California's statewide median home price rose by 2.8% yearly, settling at ~$829K....

Senate Bill 525, passed by the Senate Insurance Committee, mandates California’s FAIR Plan to offer mobile and manufactured homeowners full replacement value insurance, ensuring equity with standard residential dwellings. This addresses underinsurance issues, highlighted by recent fires in Pacific Palisades where many mobile homeowners couldn't afford to rebuild. The bill aims to protect about...

Arcata - Median home price: $450K Grass Valley - Median home price: $500K...

Zillow predicts San Diego will be among the top 20 real estate markets in 2025 due to rising demand. A persistent housing shortage and strong job market will fuel competition and price increases....

Home prices climbed 3.3% year-over-year to $877,750. Sales dropped 0.4% from last year, reflecting slight cooling....

The best time to list a home in San Diego is the second half of March. Homes listed during this period sell for 2.0% more, adding about $20,100 in value....