San Diego Market Report 07/29/26

The Jobs Behind Home Values When people ask me why I'm so confident in San Diego real estate over the long term, my answer usually surprises them. It isn't mortgage rates. It isn't inventory. It's jobs. The Foundation of Our Market Most people know San Diego has a strong military presence, but many

San Diego Market Report 07/22/26

Don't Let This Headline Fool You California foreclosures recently reached their highest level in seven years, and if you only read the headline, you might think we're headed for another housing crash. The reality is much different. While foreclosure activity has increased, it's still 93% lower than

San Diego Market Report 07/15/26

The New Rules of Real Estate Over the past week, I came across several articles that all seemed to ask the same question from different angles. Is buying a home still worth it? One article questioned whether homeownership is still the best way to build wealth. A second suggested first time homebuyer

San Diego Market Report 07/08/26

The Market Has Found Its New Normal For the past few years, one question has dominated the housing market. “When will things go back to normal?” The answer may surprise you. I do not think the market is going back to what it was. Instead, I think we are watching a new normal take shape. Mortgage rat