The 10 Hottest ZIP Codes in San Diego Right Now

Plus, how buyers may lower their mortgage rate, find off-market homes and negotiate a better deal.

The San Diego real estate market is not moving at the same speed everywhere. Some ZIP codes, neighborhoods and property types are still attracting strong demand, while others are taking longer to sell and giving buyers more negotiating power.

Before you buy or sell, it helps to understand what is happening in the specific neighborhood, property type and price range that matters to you.

Call or text me for a free neighborhood report showing recent sales, market time, price changes, available competition and what buyers are currently paying.

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Winning Requires More Than Waiting

The World Cup is reaching its final stages, and the best teams are not winning by simply waiting for something to happen. They are adjusting their strategy, taking advantage of opportunities and making the right move at the right time.

The same thinking applies to winning in San Diego real estate.

Buyers who focus only on the advertised mortgage rate may overlook opportunities to negotiate a seller credit, interest-rate buydown, closing-cost contribution, repair credit or price reduction.

How a Buyer Might Pay 5.5% When Rates Are Near 6.5%

With the right property, offer and financing strategy, a seller credit may be used to temporarily or permanently reduce a buyer’s mortgage rate.

As a simplified example, the principal-and-interest payment on an $800,000, 30-year loan at 6.5% is approximately $5,057 per month. At 5.5%, the payment is approximately $4,542 per month.

This is a simplified illustration and does not include taxes, insurance, HOA dues, mortgage insurance, loan costs or the expense of obtaining a lower rate. Actual rates, payments, qualification and savings will vary.

Looking to Buy?

More homes are available than during the extremely competitive pandemic market. Depending on the home and neighborhood, some sellers may be willing to negotiate on price, repairs, closing costs or an interest-rate buydown.

I can help you identify:

• Homes that are not yet listed for sale
• Off-market and unlisted properties
• Homes with low assumable mortgages
• Sellers who may contribute toward closing costs or a lower rate
• Properties that have been overlooked or sitting on the market
• Homes with price reductions or weaker competition

Tell me the neighborhoods, price range and type of home you want. I will help search listed homes, coming-soon properties and potential off-market opportunities.

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Thinking About Selling?

San Diego is not one single real estate market. Some neighborhoods and property types remain strong, while others are taking longer to sell, receiving fewer showings or requiring price adjustments.

An online estimate can be a useful starting point, but it cannot fully account for your home’s condition, location within the neighborhood, lot, view, upgrades, floor plan, competition or current buyer demand.

Before spending money on repairs or putting your home on the market, compare the price, timing, expenses and likely net proceeds from each selling option.

Request an updated home value, estimated selling expenses and a no-obligation cash-offer comparison.

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The Bottom Line

The smartest move is not always buying immediately or selling immediately. It is understanding your options, the local competition and the numbers before the market makes the decision for you.

Call or text me at 619-846-1244 for a straightforward, no-pressure conversation about your property, payment or next move.

Thank you,
George Lorimer
619-846-1244
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