Open Houses Are a Start. They're Not the Best Way to Find Your Next Home.

Here's something most San Diego homebuyers don't realize: In the weekend snapshot I reviewed, only 176 of 779 homes had an open house scheduled.

That's Just 23%!

That means 77% of those available homes did not have an open house scheduled.

Open houses are great for getting familiar with neighborhoods, layouts and prices. But relying on them alone could mean missing the home that's actually right for you.

There's a Better Way to Shop for Homes.

Tell me your preferred neighborhoods, price range and must-haves. I'll help identify four or five of the most promising homes, arrange the private showings, and show them to you together.

This saves time and lets you compare the homes while everything is fresh in your mind.

We can include newly listed homes, price reductions, motivated sellers, properties back on the market, homes without open houses and potential off-market opportunities.

Good News for Buyers: Mortgage Rates Have Come Down!

Mortgage rates have moved lower from their recent highs, potentially giving San Diego buyers more purchasing power.

On November 6, the reported national average for a 30-year fixed purchase mortgage was 6.99%.

Freddie Mac's separate weekly survey stood at 7.18% on November 5, down from 7.40% in mid-October.

How much difference could a lower rate make? Here's an illustration using an $800,000 mortgage over 30 years.

Payments are rounded principal and interest estimates. Excludes property taxes, insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance. Savings are compared with 7.40%. *5.99% is an illustrative scenario, not a verified currently available mortgage offer.

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Sellers: You Can Still Sell Your Home in 2026!

I Still Have Buyers. Don't Pack It In Yet!

Thinking about waiting until 2027 to sell? The latest San Diego MLS numbers offer some encouraging signs.

Buyers are still putting homes under contract, more sales closed during the latest comparison week, and fewer homes are competing for their attention.

Here's the takeaway: Pending listings increased approximately 13%, closed sales increased 11%, and new listings declined 23% in the weekly comparison.

Active listings also dropped approximately 3%. That means fewer homes competing for buyer attention during this period.

Of course, that doesn't mean every home will sell. Pricing, condition, marketing and presentation are still critical.

But if you're considering selling before the end of 2026, I wouldn't automatically assume you need to wait until next year.

Buying, Selling, or Doing Both? You Have Options.

Maybe you want to buy a new home before selling your current home. Perhaps you would prefer a cash offer, a traditional sale, or a plan to make improvements before listing.

I'll help you compare the options so you can choose the strategy that makes the most sense for your situation.

*Conditions apply. No charge simply to tour homes. Buyer-broker compensation is negotiable, is not set by law, and is subject to a written agreement. Compensation may be payable upon a successful closing under the terms of that agreement. Cash-offer, buy-before-you-sell and guaranteed-sale programs are subject to eligibility and terms. Mortgage rates are national averages or illustrative examples, not lending offers. Seller contributions, mortgage-rate buydowns and off-market opportunities depend on availability and qualification. Open-house counts reflect the supplied 779-home snapshot, not necessarily all San Diego County inventory. MLS figures compare the weeks ending October 23 and October 30, 2026. Market conditions and home values vary by property and neighborhood.