The number of pending homes in the North County and San Diego housing markets rose in January as expected, but mortgage rates and inventory shortages are keeping a damper on sales. Last week’s strong jobs report pushed mortgage rates higher and killed any chance of the Feds lowering short-term interest rates in March.
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One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or a farmhouse aesthetic, your home is your canvas.
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Although it’s still winter, San Diego gardens are already showing signs of spring with fresh growth and new blooms. Give your garden some love this month, and your efforts will pay you back in the weeks to come.
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North County and San Diego events in February bring lots of fun activities. There are outdoor events like tidepooling, fishing, Valentine’s Day cruises, runs, walks and an equestrian show. Plus there’s plenty of great indoor entertainment. Go to a dog show, visit a museum, watch a film, or see a concert. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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The North County and San Diego housing markets were quiet in December even with mortgage rates trending down for most of the month. December tends to be a slower month for home sales, plus our ongoing shortage of homes for sale is keeping numbers low. Prices are still going up though. The year-over, median sales price increased 10.7 percent countywide and 4.5 percent in North County.
Will prices continue to climb in 2024? Realtor.com thinks so. They gave San Diego the number four spot in “The Top 10 Real Estate Markets of 2024.” And they’re forecasting a 5.4 percent increase in home prices here this year.
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What’s the real estate forecast for 2024? Will home prices continue to climb, or will they crash? What direction are mortgage rates moving, and will more homes come on the market?
Read on to learn more about the current state of the U.S. housing market, the potential opportunities for buyers and sellers, economists’ predictions for the year ahead, and what it all means for you.
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While so many others are stuck indoors looking at gardening catalogs, San Diego gardeners get to enjoy their yards in January with winter blooming perennials, annuals and succulents.
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January’s North County and San Diego events offer something for everyone! We’ve got celebrations and festivals of all kinds, a golf tournament, auto show and the Carlsbad Marathon. You can learn about dinosaurs and the oceans at night, recycle your TV, and help stop human trafficking. That’s not all! There are film festivals and even a cat show. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
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As is typical during the holiday season, the North County and San Diego housing markets are seeing fewer sales. But, the ongoing shortage of available homes for sales is still keeping pressure on home prices. The San Diego market is continuing to appreciate more quickly than the nation as a whole. The U.S. saw a 4 percent year-over increase in median home prices in November, while prices in the North County market rose 8.2 percent, and, countywide, the median price jumped 12.1 percent.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. But there are ways to have a more eco-friendly holiday.
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