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George Lorimer
Saturday, January 3, 2026
2026-san-diego-home-buyers-sellers-frustrated



Same problem, different year.

Buyers want prices to come down.

Sellers want prices to go up.

Everyone wants mortgage rates under 6%.

Sound familiar?
 

Here’s the part that actually matters: mortgage rates are about 1% lower than last year, and that’s already changing what’s possible—especially for buyers under $1 million.

Start here (most popular right now):

See what’s available under $1M in San Diego

This isn’t headlines or predictions—I’m seeing this daily in real contracts. Some buyers are getting options and leverage again, but only if they know where to look.

If selling is even a possibility, the smartest first step is real numbers—not guesses from Zillow. You can see your true value and cash-offer options here: Value and Cash Offers.


I also keep a private list of off-market and unlisted homes that never hit Zillow or Redfin: Popular Home Searches and Unlisted and Off-Market Homes.

Waiting for “perfect” usually costs more than moving forward with a plan.

If you want help sorting this out quickly, call or text me at 619-846-1244.

I’ll give you straight answers and real options.
 

George Lorimer

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