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SD Market Insights
San Diego Home Prices by City: What Homes Actually Sold For (August 2026)
What homes actually sold for across San Diego in August — a $950,000 countywide median, $582 per square foot, and a spread that runs from $191 a foot in Borrego Springs to $1,576 in Cardiff.
Why Homes Sit on the Market in San Diego (September 2026)
A third of San Diego sellers closed above asking in 10 days last month. Another 48% took $25,000 under after 33 days. Why homes sit — and how to be in the first group.
How Much Negotiating Room Do San Diego Buyers Have? (September 2026)
A third of San Diego sellers got $19,000 over asking in 10 days. Another 48% took $25,000 under after 33 days. Where buyer leverage actually lives — and where it doesn't.
Is the San Diego Housing Market Going to Crash? (September 2026)
San Diego has slowed, but a crash needs forced sellers — and 99.4% of August sellers had equity. What the data says, the 2008 comparison, and the one number that doubled.
Should You Pull Your Home Off the Market? San Diego (September 2026)
San Diego inventory is falling because sellers are giving up, not because homes are selling. When withdrawing makes sense, when it's a costly mistake, and how to tell.
San Diego Market Time by Price Range: How Fast Homes Sell (September 2026)
San Diego homes sell in 78 to 443 days depending on price. The full September breakdown of market time, inventory and buyer demand for every price band.
San Diego Buyer Demand: Pending Sales & Market Activity (September 2026)
Pending sales are running at 1,656 — 45% below a normal September and down 11% from last year. Here's what's driving it, where buyers actually are, and why prices are holding anyway.
Is It a Buyer's or Seller's Market in San Diego Right Now? (September 2026)
The most-asked question in San Diego real estate has a surprising answer: it depends entirely on your price point. Here's the September 2026 breakdown.
San Diego Luxury Home Market: $2M+ Report (September 2026)
San Diego luxury homes are taking 148 days to sell — but inventory above $2M is down 18% year over year. Full breakdown by tier and coastal market.
How to Price a Home in San Diego: A Seller's Guide (September 2026)
San Diego homes sell at 100% of list when priced right — and sit when they're not. How to price to recent comps, use your first two weeks, and avoid the overpricing trap.
Mortgage Rates and the San Diego Housing Market
At 7.22%, the 30-year rate is the highest since January 2025 — and it's the single number behind everything else in this market. Rates squeeze buyers and sellers at the same time, which is why San Diego has slowed to 106 days without prices falling. Here's the mechanism.
Best Time of Year to Sell a House in San Diego (2026 Guide)
Spring is San Diego's peak selling season — but fall and winter have real advantages. When to list to maximize price, speed, or reduce competition.
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