He's using the Zillow metric for the month-over-month change and the delta for the Case-Shiller Index should be similar - San Diego home prices have been going up close to 2% per month in early 2024. The increases could hold up too, if rates come down substantially...
Where to Move
Best States
Their Top 10 states didn't include California so obviously you should move to some place better! If you’re looking for a great place to live, you might want to check out Utah. For the second year in a row, Utah was named the best state in the nation, according to the...
Most Affordable States
How bad can it be in Mississippi? Oh wait, don't answer that. Median-priced homes in these states cost $300,000 or less, a significant discount compared with the U.S. median price of $402,343. While these 14 states may have cheaper properties available, there are...
All Cash
The locked-in effect has been bandied about for the last couple of years as the reason why the inventory remains thin. But it's not stopping those who want to pay cash and avoid a mortgage altogether - every area is showing increases in the all-cash purchases. If you...
Best Markets for First-Timers
First-time home buyers are a growing share of the market, making up half of all home buyers last year, according to Zillow’s Consumer Housing Trends Report. Homeownership is easier to break into in some markets than others, and Zillow has named this year’s best...
West Phoenix 55+
Urban sprawl in west Phoenix is a tradition and it makes you think that eventually the desert will be paved all the way to California! We have clients who have befriended Shawn and find her personable and a believer in real estate videos. Here's her introduction the...
SD vs. The Others
The San Diego inventory is still woefully low. But most of the feeder areas have more homes for sale, which might make it easier for you to find a good match - and maybe even a better price than you expected? A couple of years ago, I had a client who thought about...
Move to Oregon
The 10 Best Affordable Places to Retire
A potential retirement spot's cost of living is often an important consideration for retirees living on a fixed income. While the cost of housing is factored into the overall Best Places to Retire ranking, U.S. News breaks out especially affordable places to retire...
Happiest Cities, 2024
Thinking of moving? There are 14 places that are happier than San Diego! We're essentially tied with Minneapolis, Garden Grove, and Fargo? https://wallethub.com/edu/happiest-places-to-live/32619