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A Quick Guide to the Local's Summer in San Diego! August Newsletter

by Jim & Jennie Real Estate

Last month we had a blast partnering with our clients to make big moves in their lives. If you know us at all, this is the part of our business that we enjoy the most: Watching the positive impact that real estate has on people's lives. Upsizing, downsizing, buying your first home, selling to relieve stress from being a landlord, or even buying to be closer to family/friends - we witness it all! This month we got to help Jennie's family purchase a house, two savvy repeat clients buy and sell a condo, and get into escrow with a smart young couple who was referred to us and have quickly become our friends! All our clients have completely unique stories, which is usually how our pipeline is. We do business in all different zip codes, price ranges, and for all different reasons and seasons. We're so grateful to have a role in these big transitions for our clients, friends, and families!

Some of you might be new here, so we wanted to say a quick "Welcome!" to our monthly newsletter! At the start of every month, we blast out an email/postcard packed with relevant, local, fun, and important happenings. We throw a mix of happenings from the business, the real estate market as a whole, or San Diego in general. August has some fun events closing out the Summer as we dive into the school year, and get ready to experience some hot weather together! San Diego always has something to share with you, and we want to make sure you don't miss out.

In this month's newsletter you'll find...

Our Recent Activity — Check out our most recent listings & sales activity.
San Diego Farmers Markets — There's at least one for every day of the week!
The Realtor® Report — Defining common real estate terms.
Client Testimonial — A real life review and story from one of our recent clients. Thank you for your reviews!
San Diego Summer Activities — Sunset Cliffs, Del Mar Horse Races, and SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular!
Holidays & Happenings — Nothing to report in August, besides the first day of school!
Local Market Statistics — San Diego's market based on last month's statistics.
Punny I'm Home — Our joke section... Though we're the first to admit we're not funny.

Recent Activity

San Diego Spotlight: Farmers Markets

Did you know that within our county there is at least one farmers market functioning every single day of the week? In honor of National Farmers Market Week (August 3rd-9th), we wanted to highlight this small town feel of a feature! We have some of the most highly praised, attended, consistent, and organized farmers markets in Southern California. So, if you're looking for something to do one night this month you can always check to see which market it open and go check it out to support small local business! Check online before going in case there are parking instructions or a seasonal change of hours.

Monday

Escondido Welk Village (Lawrence Welk Dr): 3 p.m.–7 p.m.

Tuesday

Escondido Farmers’ Market (E Grand Ave. & Juniper St.): 2:30 p.m.–sunset
Coronado Farmers’ Market (Ferry Landing, Coronado): 2:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Mira Mesa Certified Market (Mira Mesa High): 2:30–7 p.m. (seasonal)
San Marcos Farmers’ Market (City Dr.): 3–7 p.m.
Pacific Beach Tuesday Certified Market (Bayard & Garnet): 2 p.m.–7 p.m.

Wednesday

Little Italy Mercato (W. Date St., downtown): 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market (Newport Ave.): 4–8 p.m.
Carlsbad State Street Market (State St., Carlsbad): 2:30–7 p.m. (varies seasonally)
Santee Farmers’ Market (Carlton Hills & Mast): 2:30–6:30/7 p.m.

Thursday

Linda Vista Farmers Market (Linda Vista Rd.): 2–7 p.m.
North Park Thursday Market (North Park Way between Ray and Granada): 3–7:30 p.m.
Oceanside Certified Farmers Market (Pier View Way & Hwy 101): 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Scripps Ranch Market (Carroll Canyon Rd.): 3:30–7:30 p.m.

Friday

Rancho Bernardo Farmers Market (Bernardo Winery): 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
La Mesa Village Farmers Market (La Mesa Blvd.): 3–7 p.m.
Imperial Beach Farmers Market (Evergreen Ave.): 2–7 p.m. (6 p.m. in winter)
Downtown/East Village Market (Island Ave. near Columbia): 1–7 p.m. (new market launched Spring 2025)

Saturday

Cardiff Certified Market (MiraCosta College): 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Del Mar Farmers Market (Civic Center): noon–4 p.m.
Fallbrook Main Ave Market (S. Main Ave.): 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Little Italy Mercato (W. Date St.): 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Mission Valley Farmers Market (Civita Park): 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Poway Certified Market (Midland Rd. & Temple St.): 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ramona Certified Market (Letton St.): 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Santa Ysabel Certified Market (Washington St., Hwy 78/79): 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Vista Certified Market (County Courthouse, Melrose Dr.): 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Scripps Ranch (alternate Saturday market) per inland guide
Rancho Peñasquitos YMCA Market (Fairgrove Ln.): 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Valley Center Country Market and Valley Fort Village (Fallbrook) appear seasonally on weekdays/weekends

Sunday

Chula Vista Third Avenue Village Market (Park Way & Third Ave.): 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hillcrest Farmers Market (Normal St between University & Lincoln): 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (often listed as 8 a.m.)
La Jolla Open Aire Market (Girard Ave. & Genter): 9 a.m.–1 or 2 p.m.
Leucadia Certified Market (Encinitas, Paul Ecke Elementary): 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Point Loma Farmers Market (Point Loma High School): 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market (Del Rayo Village): 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Santa Ysabel Certified Market (weekends include Sunday) 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Solana Beach Certified Market (S. Cedros Ave.): noon–4 p.m.

Defining Common Real Estate Terms

There are certain niches where linguistics go beyond the general populations knowledge. You're probably in a few of these groups yourself! Golfers, surfers, mothers, teachers, coaches, doctors... they all have their own "language". As Realtors® we know we have a whole separate vocabulary, so today we're going to unveil a few common terms. Pop quiz yourself and see how many of these definitions you actually know before revealing them!

Escrow: A neutral third party that is in charge of holding money and making sure the contract is fulfilled during a real estate deal until all steps of the sale are completed. It also describes the process from the moment an offer is accepted until the day the deal closes and ownership is transferred to the buyer.
Coming Soon vs Active: Both are a type of "Active" status meaning it is currently on the market for sale. The difference between them is that while you can show your property to prospective buyers in Active status, you cannot show a property when it is in Coming Soon status. So why do we use Coming Soon? It's a marketing tool that previews a property so the public can view the property online prior to seeing it in person.
As-Is: The seller is offering the home in its current condition and won’t make repairs or improvements. Did you know that every property sale in CA is contractually written to be sold "as-is", unless agreed upon otherwise? We often negotiate repairs/credits during escrow, but a seller is not obligated to agree to repairs/improving the property.
Turn Key: The home is move-in ready. It's clean, updated, and ready to be lived immediately.
Appraisal: A report sharing a professional's estimate of the home’s value and evidence that supports their opinion. They are usually required by a lender before approving a mortgage.
Contingencies: Contract conditions that must be met, typically within a certain timeframe or by a specified date, in order for a contract to be binding. A buyer typically has three contingencies: inspections, loan, and appraisal. A contingency protects a buyer's initial deposit. If a buyer wants to back out of escrow due to a contingency, then they may receive a full refund of their deposit.
Interest Rate: The cost of borrowing money. When you get a mortgage, the interest rate is the percentage you pay on top of the loan amount over time.

Client Testimonial

"It took us almost a year to find the perfect home. Jim and Jennie were so patient throughout the entire experience. They ran around countless times and were so flexible with their schedules when we wanted to view homes. Never once were they pushy or frustrated with us taking so long to find the house of our dreams, in fact they encouraged us to take the time to really think about what we wanted before we made a decision. Jim and Jennie were there for us every step of the way. From searching, viewing, making an offer to finally getting our offer accepted! Everything was thoroughly explained to us and they were both so patient with us through the entire process. When we would go to showings, I was often impressed how well Jim and Jennie were known in the industry. Other realtors often knew who they were as they are both so well respected in the real estate community. This gave us so much confidence as buyers, knowing they have such a great reputation reassured us we were in good hands! When we finally found the house of our dreams Jim and Jennie are the sole reason we were able to be the winning offer out of 8! Our offer was not even the highest offer, but they were able to build such a strong relationship with the selling agent and encouraged us to write a letter to the seller. Through their relationship building skills with the selling agent, and the letter they submitted to the seller on our behalf, we were the winning bid selected for the home. It was a true dream come true! Not only that but we closed about 20 days ago and the solar was not working properly. Jim and Jennie worked with the solar company well after closing and still ensured that it got fixed even AFTER we closed. These two are not only incredibly talented and experienced realtors with vast amounts of knowledge in the industry...but they are truly GOOD people. They will be lifelong friends to us and our children. We are so lucky to have a real estate team that is so knowledgeable, trusting and kind. If you are looking for the absolute best in the industry, then call Jim and Jennie! They will take excellent care of you and treat you like family!"

- Nina & Dobber, Santee, 2025

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San Diego Summer Activities

Sunset at Sunset Cliffs Del Mar Horse Races SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular

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It's so hard to pick only three activities to highlight this month! In fact, most of the time we talk with you we get to hear about something new going on that we didn't even know existed. It's pretty neat to witness the endless amount of things going on in our beautiful city. Despite the challenge, we decided to highlight three events that were unique to each other. August will have some incredible sunsets, so make sure you get out and visit Sunset Cliffs for some of the most iconic backdrops in San Diego. Del Mar race tracks is in the height of the horse race season, and people come in from all over to witness the speedsters run! Finally, you've still got the entire month of August to visit SeaWorld during an incredible time of year - their Summer Spectacular! Click on the photos or the buttons beneath them to visit the respective attraction's website.

Click on the photos or the buttons above them to visit the respective attraction's website!

Holidays & Happenings

No Federal holidays this month, however, 2025-26 School Year starts this month!

Market Update

This data is pulled from last month and based on all residential sales in San Diego County.

Median Sales Price: $909,000

Slight increase in home prices from last month.

New Listings: 3,328

That's how many homes were added to the market last month.

Active Listings: 6,628

We have 3 months of inventory on the market!

Pending Sales: 2,097

Slight increase of pending sales from last month.

Closed Sales: 1,929

A few more sales closed than last month.

Average Days on Market: 33

Homes are taking about a month to go under contract, with minor exceptions.

Median % of Asking Price Received: 98.4

Properties are selling close to their asking price, but not always above!

Punny, I'm Home!

Why did the student eat his homework?

Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake!

Thinking about buying property this year? Reach out for a FREE buyer consultation! We break down the home buying process for you, and run actual numbers to show you how much of a home you can afford in your desired timeline. Text/email us with FREE BUYER CONSULT, and we will schedule with you!

Homeowners, want to know how much your home is worth? Reach out for a FREE home valuation that’s more accurate than your online Zestimate is! You don't need to give us a reason, and we don't expect you to sell if you ask for one. Reply back to this email with FREE HOME VALUATION and we will get to work on yours!

Whether you're planning to make a move soon, considering to rent vs. sell, or maybe you're making a plan for years down the line — We're here to provide insight, guidance, or just a friendly conversation about the market. We are all ears for your feedback on this newsletter too. Let us know what you think or how we can add more value to your real estate journey! Reach out, let's talk!

Growing Together,

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