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North County and San Diego Housing Markets April 2023

North County and San Diego Housing Markets April 2023 Pam Fraser chart of North San Diego County housing sales statistics from March 2023

The North County and San Diego housing markets saw year-over prices drop in March, but it’s still a sellers’ market. What’s causing this dichotomy in the market? — interest rates and inventory. Higher mortgage rates have slowed the housing market down and put pressure on home prices, but inventory levels are still very low. This is causing a supply shortage for home buyers.

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets March 2023

North County and San Diego Housing Markets March 2023 Pam Fraser chart of North San Diego County housing sales statistics from February 2023

The North County and San Diego housing markets are continuing to follow January’s trends with slower activity overall, but also a strengthening of sales to list price ratios and fewer available homes for sale. It’s not all roses for home sellers though. Compared to last April’s peak, the median sales price has dropped by almost $100,000 in North County and by slightly over $100,000 in San Diego County as a whole. And rather than selling in just a couple weeks, homes are now taking about 40 days to sell.

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets January 2023

North County and San Diego Housing Markets January 2023 chart of North San Diego County housing sales statistics from December 2022 Pam Fraser

For the first time in quite a while, median home prices in the San Diego housing market did not see a year-over gain. Home prices have been slipping since they peaked last April, and we may see them fall farther.

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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate Pam Fraser modern home with a pool

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year. The Fed is saying they are open to more rate hikes to fight inflation. With proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for a lower mortgage rate and, hopefully, the best mortgage rate available today.

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North County and San Diego Housing Markets August 2022

North County and San Diego Housing Markets August 2022 Pam Fraser chart of North San Diego County home prices and market statistics

North County and San Diego housing markets are continuing to slow, but at this point, we’re just moving toward a more balanced market. The median and average sales prices have been dropping since April, but are still showing strong year-over gains. Inventory has also not yet hit pre-pandemic levels, and homes are selling faster than they were in 2019.

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