Buying a home for the first time can be daunting, but preparation is essential. Key tips include saving for a down payment, completing a homebuyer education course, assessing financial health, and considering all costs beyond the purchase price. Understanding credit scores, exploring first-time homebuyer programs, and knowing mortgage options are crucial. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage, working with...
Slide 1: San Diego housing stays hot in 2026 despite slight cooling; demand remains strong overall. Slide 2: Experts forecast home values dipping modestly: -1.5% yearly by 2026....
In San Diego County, closed escrow sales of existing single-family homes rose 2.9% in October from September and 6.1% year-over-year. Statewide sales increased 1.9% monthly and 4.1% annually. The median home price in San Diego was $985,000, down 0.5% from September and 2.5% from last year. Statewide, the average price was $886,960, slightly up from September but down 0.2% year-over-year. Continue to...
In 2025, eco-friendly and efficiency-boosting home features dominate trends, with WaterSense fixtures rising 289.6%. Net-zero ready homes and EV charging gain popularity, reflecting a shift toward renewable energy. Biophilic designs that blend indoor and outdoor spaces increased 163%. Smart home features also grow, while formal dining rooms and luxury Old-World European styles decline. Luxury trends...
Home sales in San Diego County rose 2.9% in October from September and 6.1% year-over-year, with statewide sales also increasing. Despite slightly higher mortgage rates, demand remains strong, and home prices are growing moderately. The median home price in San Diego was $985,000, down 0.5% from September and 2.5% from last year. Statewide, the average price was $886,960, slightly up from September but...
Slide 1 Homebuyers are coming back in 2026, fueled by pent-up demand and low mortgage rates. Slide 2 Mortgage rates expected to stay around low 6%, driving steady buyer interest. Slide 3 Nearly 52 million Americans in their 30s renting now could soon buy homes. Slide 4 Builders may dominate 2026, offering incentives and cheaper single-family homes...
San Diego home‑prices are forecast to rise modestly (~3‑5 %) through 2026, avoiding major collapse. The secret perk: properties with legal or easily‐addable ADUs unlock hidden value and cash‑flow. Target areas with rising rents while purchase prices remain below market median. Buyers/investors who lock financing early, move decisively will win in...
Thanksgiving is commonly known to commemorate the colonial Pilgrims’ harvest meal that they shared with Wampanoag Indians in 1621But it wasn’t a holiday until 1853 that Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday and kept Thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November.In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a...
New Home Sales surged to 743K, beating the forecast of 694K and prior 670K figures. This 73K month-over-month gain marks one of the sharpest increases in recent housing data trends....
A 6% mortgage rate could make homes affordable for 5.5 million more households, potentially unlocking major buying activity across key U.S. metro areas. NAR forecasts rates falling to 6% by 2026, possibly increasing home sales 14%. Current high rates and inventory growth offer unique buyer advantages now. Inventories are rising nationally—up 20% in...
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