The North County and San Diego housing markets showed more strength in January than they had in November and December. This was probably due to both lower mortgage rates and normal seasonal trends. The month-over median price ticked up slightly, inventory remained tight, and sales-to-list price improved. Despite those gains, homes did take longer to sell.
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While many people are waiting for snow to melt or weather to warm so they can get back into their gardens, we San Diego gardeners are lucky to enjoy our gardens year-round. Spring is just around the corner, and there’s plenty to do now to get ready for it.
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Last year, one factor drove home prices more than any other: rising mortgage rates.
In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation. And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly.
Both demand and price appreciation have tapered, as the primary challenge for homebuyers has shifted from availability to affordability. And although this higher-mortgage rate environment has been a painful adjustment for many buyers and sellers, it should ultimately lead to a more stable and balanced real estate market.
So, what can we expect in 2023? Continue reading Home Prices in 2023 and What That Means for You
Here’s your 2022 holiday lights guide for San Diego County. Grab your kids, grandkids, inner-kids and friends and enjoy the magic!
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While we pray for rain in our San Diego gardens this month, continue to add cool-season annuals and vegetables, plant native wildflowers, and pull those pesky weeds.
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Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. But if you follow these steps, you can get top dollar in today’s market.
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November is still a great time to add plants to your San Diego garden. It’s also a good time to add or renew mulch. That will help keep weeds down once our seasonal rains have started. And if we’re lucky enough to get rain in November, it might be time to adjust your irrigation.
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Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision. This is especially true if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. Here are some ways to figure out if it makes more sense to buy or rent.
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North County and San Diego housing markets continue to slow due to pressure from rising interest rates. It’s not all doom and gloom though. Countywide, the median price rose by 7.6 percent year-over in September. Inventory is still very low, sitting below two months, and the average time for a home to sell is just one month.
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October’s here! As long as the weather has cooled, this is the best month to plant almost everything in your San Diego garden.
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