San Diego did about as well as any of the higher-end markets last year with a +8.5% year-over-year pricing gain, in spite of some of the ivory-tower doubters! I think we will see a positive pricing trend in 2024 too.
Where to Move
Most and Least Expensive
Here are the 50 Largest U.S. Cities Household Spend, which breaks down comparative household bill costs across the fifty largest cities in the country. If you wanted to save money, where would you move?...
High Earners Leaving California
Another article in the LAT about the out-migration, and the current $68 billion budget deficit. If politicians raise taxes to compensate, could it drive more people away? And cause a surge in inventory? An excerpt: In 2021 and 2022, about 750,000 more people left the...
Places Similar To the USA (?)
How about retiring to a location outside of the USA? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-places-retire-just-us-170042837.html
Who Is Looking Elsewhere
It looks like 29% of you, or almost one out of three, are looking to move elsewhere? Or are you just confirming that there's nothing better than San Diego? San Diegans are looking elsewhere to live, according to a Redfin report that placed America’s Finest City as the...
Where to Move
This week's articles on where to move: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/where-baby-boomers-moving-2023-122500526.html https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/best-places-to-retire/articles/the-best-places-to-retire...
Doobie Brothers – Lahaina
The Doobie Brothers wrote a new song about Maui, and included Mick Fleetwood, Jake Shimabukuro, and Henry Kapono on this epic video that includes footage before and after the fire. Mick Fleetwood has lived in Maui for decades, and owns the well-known restaurant named...
Top 25 Most Expensive in USA
For those local homeowners who might want to move up....here's a list to get you started. These are the towns that keep our market going - people downsizing from these areas love the home values in San Diego!
Home Too Big?
Houses are getting bigger overall, but that doesn’t mean a larger house is right for you. “Fit is super important, and people get complacent and they don’t think about if their home is still fitting them,” says Marni Jameson Carey, a home and lifestyle expert, author...
Best Places to Retire
After putting in decades of hard work, we naturally expect to have financial security in our golden years. But not all Americans can look forward to a relaxing retirement. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey, 64% of...