• Who Pays the REALTOR®? • Did you hear that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the Real Estate Brokerages settled the big Sitzer lawsuit after losing in court? Starting August 17, 2024, advertising Buyer’s Agent compensation will be banned from the MLS in San Diego due to the landmark ruling.
• Big Bucks, No Whammies • When you sell your very own house for the first time you might start to daydream and wonder, “How much will I get? How fast will it sell?”
• Urged to Beat the Rush • If you’ve been feeling demoralized about the housing market, there’s some good news swirling. After a grim 2022 and 2023, it looks like the rest of 2024 is shaping up to be less hostile toward home buyers.
• Home Sales Pull Back • At the start of summer in during June 2024, San Diego home sales slowed after rising since the beginning of the year.
• Second Straight Year • We are proud to announce that Compass San Diego has been voted San Diego’s Best Real Estate Brokerage by the esteemed San Diego Magazine for another year.
• Market Gains Momentum • In May, San Diego home sales saw more gains in total count and median prices were nearly unchanged, while inventory of homes for sale increased by over fifty percent.
• The Future Is Smart • It seems like everything is smart these days. First phones were smart, then thermostats. Is it worth paying a premium for the convenience of asking your fridge, via text, if you’re out of milk?
• Permanent Staycation • If you long for an outdoor kitchen to keep the party going into warm summer nights, have you stopped to consider all the things that it takes to keep it running smoothly?
• Unlocking Convenience • When it comes to modern smart locks, safety and security are just the beginning. In 2024, smart locks are taking San Diego home security and convenience to the next level.
• Homes Sales & Prices Surge • More houses hit the market in April 2024, but as housing inventory increases, so are San Diego home prices.