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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
Is the San Diego Housing Market Slowing Down? Here's What June's Numbers Really Say.
If you've talked to friends, scrolled social media, or driven around your neighborhood lately, you've probably heard the same thing: "The market feels slow." Honestly, I see it too. I'm seeing more homes sit on the market for 60 days or longer. Buyers are taking their time, negotiations are becoming more common, and it doesn't have the frantic pace we experienced a few years ago. So does that mean the market is weak? Not necessarily. When I looked at June's housing data, I fo
What's Happening in the North County San Diego Housing Market This July
North County San Diego REALTOR® Tristen Campanella breaks down mortgage rates, the June jobs report, and home values in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido this July.
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Living in South Oceanside, CA: What It’s Really Like
By Tristen Campanella, San Diego REALTOR® | Oceanside & North County San Diego Real Estate If you're thinking about moving to Oceanside, California, South Oceanside is one of the neighborhoods worth getting to know. Known locally as South O, this pocket of coastal Oceanside has a personality all its own: beach cottages and remodeled homes, neighborhood coffee shops and restaurants, easy access to the coast, and a laid-back atmosphere that feels distinctly different from nearb
A Perfect Afternoon in Solana Beach: Where to Eat + What to Do
A Perfect Afternoon in Solana Beach: Where to Eat + What to Do
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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Living in South Oceanside, CA: What It’s Really Like
By Tristen Campanella, San Diego REALTOR® | Oceanside & North County San Diego Real Estate If you're thinking about moving to Oceanside, California, South Oceanside is one of the neighborhoods worth getting to know. Known locally as South O, this pocket of coastal Oceanside has a personality all its own: beach cottages and remodeled homes, neighborhood coffee shops and restaurants, easy access to the coast, and a laid-back atmosphere that feels distinctly different from nearb
A Perfect Afternoon in Solana Beach: Where to Eat + What to Do
A Perfect Afternoon in Solana Beach: Where to Eat + What to Do
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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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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