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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North County and San Diego Events March 2026
North County and San Diego Events – March 2026
March brings a packed calendar of North County and San Diego events, from spring festivals and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to surfing competitions, film festivals, charity walks, and community gatherings. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing or looking for something new to try, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening this month.
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North County and San Diego Housing Markets February 2026
The North County and San Diego housing markets maintained a steady pace in January.
Over nearly the past two years, price growth has been fairly limited. Median home prices today are only slightly higher than they were in mid-2024, which tells us the market has largely settled into a stable range after the rapid gains of prior years.
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The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage
When most homebuyers think about affordability, they focus almost entirely on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It is the number lenders qualify them for, the figure discussed during showings, and the benchmark most buyers use to set their price range.
What that number does not capture is the full cost of owning a home once the keys are in hand.
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San Diego Gardens February 2026
Get trees and shrubs ready for spring this month in San Diego gardens. Finish pruning and dormant spraying, watch for early wildflower blooms, and start fertilizing citrus as new growth approaches.
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North County and San Diego Events February 2026
North County and San Diego Events for February
North County and San Diego events in February bring lots of fun activities or locals and visitors alike. There are outdoor events like tidepooling, fishing, a Valentine’s Day cruise, runs, walks and a golf tournament.
Plus there’s plenty of great indoor entertainment. Go to a dog show, visit a museum (or three), watch sumo wrestlers, or get a tattoo. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
Below is my curated list of San Diego and North County events happening in February.
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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 Events January 2026
North County and San Diego Events for January
January’s North County and San Diego events offer something for everyone! We’ve got celebrations and festivals of all kinds, a golf tournament, the international auto show and the Carlsbad Marathon. You can learn about dinosaurs and go tidepooling, watch a parade, 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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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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