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Scott has written about San Diego real estate every week for years: neighborhood guides, market updates, and the questions clients ask in the car between showings. Every article is here, in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Hindi and Chinese.

Contemporary glass-fronted condo building in Civita, Mission Valley, with landscaped central park and modern amenities visible in background.
Preparation · Oct 4, 2026

Using Your VA Loan With a Funding Fee Exemption to Buy in Mission Valley San Diego

Can I use my VA loan benefit to buy a home in Mission Valley, San Diego, in 2026 if I have a VA funding fee exemption…

Contemporary Mediterranean home with stucco facade and mature pepper tree in Pacific Beach, late afternoon golden light, elevated driveway approach.
Timing_market · Oct 1, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Sell a Home in Pacific Beach San Diego in 2026?

Is now a good time to sell a home in Pacific Beach, San Diego, in 2026, or will buyer hesitation from high mortgage rates push your…

what are the real differences between buying a luxury estate in Rancho Santa Fe vs La Jolla San Diego in 2026 — privacy, land size, resale liquidity, and which holds value better long-term
Real estate · Oct 1, 2026

Rancho Santa Fe vs La Jolla San Diego: Luxury Estate Differences for Buyers in 2026

What are the real differences between buying a luxury estate in Rancho Santa Fe versus La Jolla in San Diego, and which community holds value more…

Warm-lit 1920s Craftsman home with deep eaves and front porch in Mission Hills, San Diego, surrounded by mature trees and historic neighborhood
Real estate · Oct 1, 2026

How to Sell Your Mission Hills San Diego Home Before Relocating in 2026

How do I sell my home in Mission Hills, San Diego, in 2026 before relocating out of state and still net enough to cover my down…

how much do I actually need to earn to afford a home in Phoenix in 2026 — what income, credit score, and down payment do lenders really require for first-time buyers
Cost & affordability · Oct 1, 2026

How Much You Need to Earn to Afford a Home in Phoenix in 2026

What income, credit score, and down payment do lenders actually require for first-time home buyers in Phoenix, Arizona in 2026? For a starter-tier home in Phoenix…

Single-family Craftsman home on elevated Encanto lot with mature pepper tree, native landscaping, and natural afternoon light in San Diego.
Risk_concern · Sep 30, 2026

Is Buying a Home in Encanto San Diego in 2026 a Smart Move?

Is buying a home in Encanto, San Diego in 2026 a smart investment, or will the slow pace of neighborhood revitalization and lingering crime perception keep…

Mixed-use brick loft building in Little Italy San Diego with historic storefronts and mature street trees along sidewalk.
Risk_concern · Sep 30, 2026

Zoning and Permitting Risks for Mixed-Use Property in Little Italy San Diego

What are the real zoning, entitlement, and permitting risks you need to understand before buying a mixed-use commercial property in Little Italy, San Diego, in 2026?…

Graded raw land parcel with asphalt driveway, utility trenches, and house pad in Otay Ranch San Diego, rolling hills beyond.
Cost & affordability · Sep 30, 2026

Real Utility and Infrastructure Costs for Raw Land in Otay Ranch San Diego in 2026

What are the real utility extension and infrastructure costs you need to budget for before buying raw land in Otay Ranch, San Diego, in 2026, including…

Is Sorrento Valley a buyer's market or a seller's market right now — and what rising mortgage rates mean for Qualcomm employees and others considering a move out of San Diego
English Blogs · Sep 29, 2026

Is Sorrento Valley a Buyer’s Market or Seller’s Market in San Diego Right Now?

Is Sorrento Valley a buyer’s market or a seller’s market right now, and what do rising mortgage rates mean for Qualcomm employees and others considering a…

What Mar Vista homeowners are asking Google and AI about selling their single-family home in today's high interest rate, high inflation market
English Blogs · Sep 28, 2026

Selling Your Mar Vista Home in Today’s High Rate Market: What to Know

What are Mar Vista homeowners asking Google and AI about selling their single-family home in today’s high interest rate, high inflation market? Mar Vista sellers are…

Single-story Spanish Colonial home with terra-cotta roof and mature coral tree in a residential College Area neighborhood south of El Cajon Boulevard
Timing_market · Sep 28, 2026

Is Buying a Home in College Area San Diego in 2026 Worth It for Owner-Occupant Buyers?

With SDSU’s Evolve student housing expansion underway and the updated College Area Community Plan reshaping zoning, is 2026 the right time to buy as an owner-occupant,…

1920s Spanish Revival home with terracotta roof and stucco facade, mature pepper trees, and classic streetlight on Adams Avenue in Kensington San
Timing_market · Sep 28, 2026

Is Now a Good Time to Sell a Home in Kensington San Diego in 2026?

If you own a home in Kensington, San Diego, should you sell now in 2026, or will softening buyer demand and elevated mortgage rates eat into…

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