House hacking has been getting a lot of attention over the last few years. The basic pitch is simple. Buy a home, rent out part of it, and use the rental income to help cover the mortgage.
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San Diego Gardens June 2026
San Diego gardens are moving into summer, making it a good time to plant subtropicals, trim for more blooms and support pollinators.
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North County and San Diego Housing Markets November 2026
The North County and San Diego housing markets slowed in October, with fewer pending and closed sales. Limited supply continued to support detached homes, while attached-home buyers had more choices and negotiating room. Inventory still gives sellers a slight advantage, but buyers are pushing back on homes that are priced too high.
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2026 Home Design Trends: What Today’s Buyers Want
2026 home design trends reflect a clear shift away from cool gray palettes and highly styled interiors that made many homes feel more like showrooms than places people would actually live.
What buyers are responding to now is different. The current direction leans warm, intentional, and livable. It feels refined without feeling staged and styled without feeling excessive. This is not a move away from presentation. It is a move toward presentation that feels comfortable, functional, and real.
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San Diego Gardens May 2026
There’s a lot you can grow in your San Diego garden this month. Try adding international vegetables, adjust your watering as temperatures rise, and plant edible flowers in beds and containers.
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North County and San Diego Events October 2026
North County and San Diego Events for October
North County and San Diego events in October include haunted houses, Oktoberfest and Día de los Muertos celebrations, along with food, wine, film and music festivals. We also have golf, trail races, bike rides, family Halloween events and more.
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Buying a Home Together: Is It the Right Move for Your Family?
Buying a home together is something more families are considering, especially as multigenerational living becomes more common. For a long time, this type of arrangement had a reputation problem and was often seen as a fallback when something went wrong, like a job loss, a divorce, or a health issue.
That has changed.
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San Diego Gardens April 2026
San Diego gardens are well into spring now and showing off their beauty. Early bulbs are finishing, mildew can show up with overcast weather, and some early fruit trees need attention. A few routine tasks will help keep your garden on track.
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What Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026
What makes a listing stand out in today’s market has become more important than ever. The playbook for selling a home has changed quickly. Buyers have more information, more choices, and more leverage than they did just a few years ago.
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San Diego Gardens March 2026
March brings noticeable change to San Diego gardens. Winter annuals begin to fade, spring growth accelerates, and garden tours start filling the calendar. Here are a few things to focus on this month.
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