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Bressi Ranch Home Prices, January to September 2026: Homes Sell in a Median of 9 Days
15 homes sold in Bressi Ranch from January to September 2026 at a median $1.93M, -1% on the same months of 2025. All homes and single family.
Read More4S Ranch, Del Sur and Santaluz Home Prices Through September 2026: 2% Under Last Year, but 3 of 5 Communities Rose
292 homes sold in 92127 from January to September 2026 at a median $1.69M, -2% on the same months of 2025. All homes and single family, by community.
Read MoreWhat Sold in Carlsbad, September 2026: House Prices Up 8%, Condos Down 5% Over Three Months
85 homes sold in Carlsbad in September 2026 at a median $1.56M. Price cuts, how buyers paid, what the same homes gained, what rented and the notable sales, from CRMLS data.
Read MoreNorth County Contrast: Rancho Bernardo vs. Escondido vs. San Marcos Right Now
Three nearby neighborhoods, three different plays. See how inventory, days on market, and lifestyle perks shape your move in Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, and San Marcos.
Read More"I Should Have Bought in 2020." Here Is What the Numbers Say
The typical San Diego County house went from $715k in 2020 to $1.10M today. Here is why almost nobody bought then, and what matters more than timing.
Read MoreSan Diego Investor Playbook: Reading Today’s Inventory for Tomorrow’s Equity
Inventory is thin, days on market are stretching, and yields depend on submarket choice. Here is how I’d deploy capital in San Diego right now.
Read MoreThe San Diego ZIPs where home prices rose most since 2020
Rancho Santa Fe's median single family price is up 82% since 2020, the most in San Diego County. Here is where prices moved most, and what today's prices and rates mean for buyers.
Read MoreNew-Build San Diego: Where Builders Are Active, Incentives Now, and Smart Buy Strategies
Curious about new construction in San Diego County right now? Here is where the big builders are building, what deals they are offering, and how to compare new vs resale at current rates.
Read MoreSan Diego Payment Math at 7.03%: $800k, $1.2M, and $1.8M Buyer Scenarios
Real monthly payments at 7.03% with today’s property taxes and realistic down payments. See what changes if you buy points or use a 7‑year ARM.
Read MoreSolar, Batteries, and Heat Pumps in San Diego: Real ROI for Homeowners
Curious if solar still pencils under NEM 3.0? Here’s the plain‑English math San Diego owners need, plus when to add a battery and why heat pumps win our mild winters.
Read MoreShort Sales & Foreclosures in San Diego: Real Discounts, Real Risks, Real Deals
Investors ask me weekly: Do short sales or foreclosures still pencil in San Diego? Here’s a clear-eyed walk-through of what’s actually on the market, what the real discount is, and how to underwrite the risks.
Read MoreI‑5 North Commute Math: 5, 15, or 30 Minutes from the Water
Along I‑5 North, every minute from the coast changes your price point. Here’s what 5 vs 15 vs 30 minutes buys from La Jolla to Vista, and the micro‑neighborhoods that punch above their commute weight.
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