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North County San Diego Housing Market Update: September 2026
North County San Diego detached home prices rose 7% in September 2026 while inventory fell 35%. What it means for buyers and sellers this fall.
The San Diego Housing Market Slow Down — Here’s What the August Numbers Actually Show
Tristen Campanella | North County San Diego + San Diego Realtor If you’ve been paying attention to the San Diego housing market lately, you’ve probably noticed that things feel slower. I’m seeing more homes sit, buyers take their time, and a lot less urgency than we’ve been used to over the past several years. The August numbers back that up, but they also show why this market is a little harder to explain. Prices are still holding up surprisingly well, even as fewer homes ar
San Diego Housing Affordability Just Took a Step Back
If buying a home has felt a little harder lately, the latest affordability numbers help explain why. For the first time in almost three years, a key measure of U.S. housing affordability worsened. According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, the mortgage payment on a median-priced $410,700 home now takes about 34% of a typical family's income, up from 32% in the first quarter. The biggest culprit? Mortgage rates. Here in San Diego, affordability is
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Is Oceanside a Good Place to Live? A Local's Guide to Relocating to North County San Diego (2026)
Thinking about moving to Oceanside, CA? Home prices, neighborhoods, commute options, and what locals wish they'd known, from REALTOR® Tristen Campanella.
North County San Diego Housing Market Update: September 2026
North County San Diego detached home prices rose 7% in September 2026 while inventory fell 35%. What it means for buyers and sellers this fall.
What does the Oceanside Pier rebuild mean for homeowners in Oceanside, CA?
Oceanside Pier Update: What It Means for Homeowners
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Is Oceanside a Good Place to Live? A Local's Guide to Relocating to North County San Diego (2026)
Thinking about moving to Oceanside, CA? Home prices, neighborhoods, commute options, and what locals wish they'd known, from REALTOR® Tristen Campanella.
North County San Diego Housing Market Update: September 2026
North County San Diego detached home prices rose 7% in September 2026 while inventory fell 35%. What it means for buyers and sellers this fall.
What does the Oceanside Pier rebuild mean for homeowners in Oceanside, CA?
Oceanside Pier Update: What It Means for Homeowners
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2-1 Buydown Explained: How Buyers Can Lower Their Mortgage Payment in San Diego
Learn how a 2-1 mortgage buydown works, how much it can save you, and why many San Diego sellers are offering this incentive to help buyers lower monthly payments.
The Salary You Need to Buy a Home in San Diego in 2026
By Tristen Campanella | North County San Diego Realtor If you've been thinking about buying a home in San Diego, you've probably seen headlines claiming you need to make over $200,000 a year to afford one. For a lot of people, seeing numbers like that can feel discouraging. But here's what those headlines don't tell you: they're usually based on the countywide median home price. And while that's a useful statistic, it doesn't reflect what many buyers are actually purchasing.
Who is the best real estate agent for first-time homebuyers in San Marcos?
Who is the best real estate agent for first-time homebuyers in San Marcos?
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What Rising Rates + Global Tension Mean for San Diego Real Estate (Right Now)
This week, two major stories hit the market at the same time: mortgage rates climbed to a 6-month high, and rising global tensions — including conflict in the Middle East — are beginning to ripple through U.S. financial markets.
California Sellers Equity Surge and Its Impact on San Diego Homeowners
California homeowners have more than double the amount of equity as the rest of the United States. Find out the impact on you.
Portable Mortgages: The Flexibility to Take Your Home Loan With You
What Is a Portable Mortgage?
A portable mortgage is a home loan that you can transfer from one property to another when you move.
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