2026 Housing Market Forecast

What’s the prediction for the 2026 housing market? Is this the year buyers will stop waiting? Forecasters are split, predicting anywhere from 1.7% to 14% growth in home sales. That 12-point gap reveals the central question facing the housing market: how much will slightly lower mortgage rates and slowly eroding lock-in effects actually unlock pent-up demand? What’s the forecast for California?

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San Diego Gardens January 2026

It’s still a great time to plant in San Diego gardens, especially with our recent rains. Bare-root trees and plants, summer-blooming bulbs, cool season annuals and winter-blooming succulents are available now.

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets December 2025

Both the North County and San Diego housing markets saw small year-over gains in prices in November. Activity was slower than last year at this time with homes staying on the market longer and sellers realizing less at closing compared to their original asking prices.

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Peak Selling Season and Prime Buying Times: How to Plan Your Next Move

Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but knowing the peak selling season can mean selling your home in 30 days instead of waiting three months. And for home buyers, it can be the difference between saving $20,000 or having to pay a premium.

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San Diego Gardens December 2025

December is the perfect time to add winter-blooming camellias to your San Diego garden. If you’re searching for unique holiday gifts, consider giving something from your garden. And, if you’re tired of dried out Christmas trees, why not bring a live tree into your home this year?

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets November 2025

Home prices in the North County and San Diego housing markets continue to stall, with the year-over median price slipping slightly across the county and holding steady in North County. Inventory has been tightening since mid-summer, which gives sellers a mild advantage over buyers, although market times are beginning to edge up.

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Can You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?

For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing their home’s estimated value, right at their fingertips. With 178 million monthly users and over 100 million homes covered, the platform’s instant, free, and convenient appeal is undeniable.

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San Diego Gardens November 2025

In San Diego gardens, conditions for planting are still ideal this month. If you don’t have a clear plan on what to put where, take a look at my Landscape Design Help post.

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets October 2025

North County and San Diego Housing Markets October 2025 by Pam Fraser. Chart of home sales statistics in North San Diego County as of September 2025.

Year-over prices in the North County and the San Diego housing markets showed little change in September. The median sales price is very close to where it stood in March 2024, although inventory levels have doubled since then. But unlike other regions where active listings have plateaued, our local inventory has decreased for two consecutive months. This decline in available homes, coupled with lower mortgage rates continues to give sellers a slight advantage in the market.

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How to Spot Real Estate Scams

How to Spot Real Estate Scams (and Protect Your Investment) by Pam Fraser. Picture of a home with warning signs

Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing over $173 million according to FBI reports. Even more concerning, about one in four home buyers or sellers encounter suspicious activity during the closing process, and one in 20 end up victims of wire fraud.

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