The San Diego housing market is easing from the red-hot pace it was on.
Existing single-family home purchases were down 22% in July compared to June, according to the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors (GSDAR). Compared to July 2021, home sales in San Diego County dropped by around 43%.
Prices dipped in July, which is a continuation of a trend that started earlier in 2022.
The median price of single-family homes in San Diego County was $969,000 in July, which is down one percentage point from June, the GSDAR said.
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“The last two months have definitely slowed down but not in a terrible way,” San Diego realtor Destiny Roxas said.
Market experts describe the advantages of an easing housing market.
“I think we are seeing a leveling out right now, so things are a little bit more balanced again before the last two years from March 2020 on,” Roxas said.
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Despite the cooling local housing market, many market experts believe the market will rebound.
“I don’t see this as a horrible drop by any means. It’s something that I think is natural and corresponds with what’s happening with the Fed. I think once we get a handle on inflation again San Diego is desirable and is always going to be desirable,” Roxas said.
