San Diego Market Just Shifted: Search Homes, Get Your Value, and See Hard-to-Find Deals

George Lorimer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
San Diego Market Just Shifted: Search Homes, Get Your Value, and See Hard-to-Find Deals
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San Diego Market Just Shifted

Rates Up. Inventory Rising. Opportunity Now.

More homes are coming on the market, buyer demand is up, and spring activity is building. That gives buyers more choices right now and gives sellers a chance to sell before more competition shows up.

Start Here: Best Options for Buyers and Sellers

Thinking about buying, selling, or just exploring your options? Use these links first. These are the fastest ways to see what is happening in today’s market and make a smart move.

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New construction, builder closeouts, off-market homes, unlisted homes, and 2–3% assumable loan opportunities.
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What This Means Right Now

A lot of people are waiting for the “perfect” time. That usually backfires.

Buyers may get more competition if rates dip and more people jump in. Sellers may face more competition as more listings hit the market over the next few months.

Right now is one of those in-between windows where buyers still have choices and sellers still have leverage. That overlap does not usually last long.

Mortgage Rates
6.29%
Up from 5.99% just weeks ago
Inventory
4,667
Up 24% so far this year
Buyer Demand
1,970
Pending sales, up 7% from last year
Closed Sales
1,688
February resales, 100% sale-to-list ratio

Built-In Market Graphic Snapshot

The market is moving in two directions at once: more homes are hitting the market, but buyer demand is also stronger than last year. That is why acting early still matters.
Inventory Growth in 2026
Up 24% year-to-date
Buyer Demand vs. Last Year
Demand is higher than last year
Expected Market Time
71 days countywide at current pace

If You Are Buying

You have more choices now than earlier this year, but financing costs already moved up. Waiting could mean a higher monthly payment or more buyer competition later.

  • More inventory means more choices today
  • Rates rising can increase your monthly cost
  • If rates fall later, expect more competition
  • Hard-to-find homes can give you an edge

If You Are Selling

Buyer demand is stronger than last year, and homes are still selling at about full asking price overall. But more listings are coming, so pricing correctly matters more than ever.

  • Demand is up compared to last year
  • Inventory is rising, so competition is growing
  • Waiting can mean longer market time
  • Overpricing can cost you time and money

Selected Price Range Snapshot

Some price ranges are moving faster than others. This is where pricing and strategy matter.
Price range data summarized from the March 17, 2026 county report.

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Thinking About Buying or Selling This Year?

Do not guess. Get the numbers first. Search homes, get your home value, or look at hard-to-find homes and assumable loan opportunities.

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