California Real Estate Blog
Home Price Growth Slows as Some Buyers Stay on the Sidelines
As of late March 2026, the San Diego housing market is experiencing a notable shift as home price growth slows and potential buyers adopt a "wait-and-see" approach. According to recent reports and data, the frantic pace of previous years has been replaced by a more tempered environment.Market Momentum CoolsAfter years of rapid appreciation, San Diego’s home price gains [...]
18169 Calle Estepona, Rancho Bernardo – In Escrow!
In Escrow! 118169 Calle Estepona, Rancho Bernardo Property Details 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1,966 Sq Ft Pristine 3 bedroom home with mountain views in Rancho Bernardo Property Overview Pristine, updated, Marbella home with awesome mountain views from the living room, family room, primary bedroom and patio [...]
18796 Caminito Cantilena #134, Rancho Bernardo – In Escrow!
In Escrow! 18796 Caminito Cantilena, 134, Rancho Bernardo Property Details 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths 1,225 Sq Ft Resort-style living in the heart of Rancho Bernardo Property Overview Experience resort-style living in the heart of Rancho Bernardo. This beautifully maintained ground-level residence in the highly desirable Rancho Bernardo community [...]
San Diego Multifamily Market Trends
According to The February 2026 Northmarq report, San Diego’s multifamily market is entering a stabilization phase following a record-breaking year for new construction. While high supply recently pressured operating conditions, inventory growth is projected to cool through 2026. Key Market Trends Inventory Peak & Decline: 2025 was a peak year for deliveries, with roughly 6,400 units coming [...]
2057 Burton St #64 – New Listing!
New Listing! 2057 Burton Street 64, Linda Vista Property Details 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths Ground-floor Townhome Gated Community with Amenities Property Overview Stylish Ground-Level Townhome in the Heart of Linda Vista! Welcome to this beautifully situated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ground-floor townhome in the vibrant and [...]
California Home Sellers Outpace US
The California real estate market continued to outpace the national average in 2025, providing homeowners in the Golden State with record-breaking windfalls upon sale. According to recent market data, the typical California home seller walked away with a median gain of $265,000, more than double the national median of $107,000. While the broader U.S. housing market saw [...]
San Diego Home Prices Show Only Modest Growth
After years of steep price increases that made homeownership extremely hard for many in the San Diego region, the latest housing data shows some modest improvement in affordability — but only barely. In late 2025, San Diego home prices rose very slowly compared with previous years, according to the widely followed S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index. [...]
San Diego County’s GDP up to $267 billion
San Diego County’s GDP in 2024 rose 2.1% to $267 billion — bigger than 20 states and some nations, including Greece. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said that San Diego County had the 10th-largest gross domestic product among counties in America. New York County (which is Manhattan) was first with $814 billion, followed by Los Angeles [...]
San Diego shows what Happens when a City Lets Builders Build
While Los Angeles struggles to solve its housing shortage, San Diego has found success by creating a more inviting environment for construction. Over the last three years, San Diego has increased its new apartment construction by 10%, whereas Los Angeles has seen a sharp 33% decline, hitting an 11-year low. This gap exists largely because San Diego has [...]
San Diego Luxury Real Estate sets Records in 2025
San Diego County had a banner year for luxury housing with two home sales that broke records, and an overall high-end market that surged in the second half of the year. Affluent buyers largely put a premium on being as close to the ocean as possible, as opposed to hidden mansions east of the coast. Similar to [...]
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San Diego Rents have Fallen the Last Six Months
Average rents in San Diego County have fallen for six straight months and have reached a milestone not seen since in 15 years. Rents are down 0.3% year-over-year to an average $2,520 per month in early December, said real estate tracker CoStar. San Diego County has not seen average rent decline on an annual basis since the [...]