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Lili Patch  |  February 6, 2026

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Selling Your San Diego Home in Q1 2026: Why Early Listings Win the Year

Lili Patch  |  January 22, 2026

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Should You Sell Your San Diego Home in 2026?

Lili Patch  |  January 28, 2026

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Navigating a Balanced Market: The 2026 San Diego Seller’s Success Checklist

Lili Patch  |  January 22, 2026

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Lili Patch  |  January 19, 2026

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Discover the San Diego Style

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VA Loans For Santee Buyers: Eligibility And Steps

January 15, 2026

Best Time To Sell A Home In Santee

January 1, 2026

ADU Basics In La Mesa: Rules, Costs, Benefits

December 4, 2025

Poway Outdoor Living: Homes Near Trails

December 18, 2025

Carlsbad STR Rules: What They Mean for Condo Values

October 16, 2025

Closing Costs in San Diego: What Buyers Pay

November 21, 2025

How COASTER Stations Shape Carlsbad Home Demand

November 6, 2025

Does Desalination Bolster Carlsbad Homebuyer Confidence?

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October 30, 2025

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Top Smart Home Features Every La Jolla Homeowner Should Have

October 23, 2025

Essential Smart Home Features for La Jolla Living

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Home Design Trends in La Jolla, CA

October 16, 2025

Exploring Innovative Styles and Inspirations in Coastal Living

For Buyers

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

February 5, 2026

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little mor… Read more

For Buyers

It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

February 4, 2026

There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have starte… Read more

For Buyers

Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

February 2, 2026

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet … Read more

For Sellers

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

January 29, 2026

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000… Read more

For Buyers

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

January 28, 2026

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a m… Read more

For Buyers

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

January 26, 2026

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bough… Read more

For Buyers

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

January 22, 2026

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates… Read more

For Buyers

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

January 21, 2026

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But… Read more

For Sellers

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

January 19, 2026

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by… Read more

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