Does Your Carmel Valley Home Pay San Diego's New Trash Fee?

Most single family homes in Carmel Valley that get City of San Diego trash pickup now carry a "SD Solid Waste Mgmt Fee" on the property tax bill, and for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year the standard 95 gallon bundle runs $44.57 a month, or about $535 a year. Homes on private streets or inside gated com

San Diego Market Report 10/14/26

New House. Different Location. Different Math.The graphic above makes new construction look like a bargain: $498 per square foot versus $582 for existing homes in San Diego. That’s roughly 14% less. But a lower price per square foot doesn’t necessarily mean a lower purchase price or a better deal. H

Does SB 79 Allow Taller Housing Near the Solana Beach Train Station?

Not today, but it could. SB 79 has been state law since July 1, 2026, yet the regional map that decides which stations count leaves the Solana Beach station off entirely, so nothing around it has been upzoned. A lawsuit filed in September 2026 asks a court to throw that map out, and if the station i

Should You Buy a Home in Cardiff by the Sea Before a Potentially Record El Niño Winter?

Yes, for most homes in Cardiff by the Sea, a strong El Niño winter is a reason to shop smarter, not a reason to wait. Redfin, using First Street data, rates Cardiff's flood risk as minor, with about 3% of properties at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years. The storm risk here is concentrat