If you’re thinking about buying a home in San Diego, you’ve probably wondered: “Do I have to pay my buyer’s agent now?” There’s been a lot of talk about commission changes. Let’s simplify it. Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent? In most transactions, the seller still pays the buyer’s agent compensation from the proceeds of the sale. Here’s how it typically works: The seller signs a listing agreement with their agent. The seller may offer compensation to a buyer’s agent. That compensation is paid at...

California homeowners have more than double the amount of equity as the rest of the United States. Find out the impact on you.

by Tristen Campanella The 2026 housing market is shaping up to be a reset year  — not a crash, not a boom, but a more measured, rational, and opportunity-driven  phase of real estate. Home prices are not expected to drop in 2026, instead this will be a year of more stablitly for both home buyers and home sellers. While there will be opportunities for home buyers with more homes for sale, homes that are desirable are still moving quickly. Home sellers, this is the time when making your home...