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NOVEMBER 2026 · ISSUE 01
The San Diego Insider
Fall Edition · Gratitude month
The monthly market report from Jeff Brick, REALTOR® at Compass and 2026 President of the San Diego Multiple Listing Service
A NOTE FROM JEFF
Hi there,
Welcome to the first Insider. Every month I’ll send you the real numbers from the San Diego MLS, what they mean for your neighborhood, and the few things worth your time. Never more than one email a month.
October told two stories at once. Houses that were priced right sold fast, some in about a week. Condo buyers took their time and negotiated harder. If anything below sparks a question about your own home, just hit reply. It comes straight to me.
Jeff
THE MARKET IN 60 SECONDS
Houses still move fast. Condos give buyers room.
7 days
Median time to sell a house in Allied Gardens / Del Cerro and Bay Park, the fastest of our 50 neighborhoods.
102%
Of list price, paid for houses in Bay Park and Otay Ranch. Sellers there got more than they asked.
1.2 mo
Of house inventory in University City / UTC, the tightest supply of our 50 neighborhoods.
6.6 mo
Of condo inventory Downtown, across 50 sales. Buyers there have time and leverage.
A renovated two-story about two blocks from Kellogg’s Beach, with bay views from two decks. The ground floor has its own guest suite with a kitchen and laundry and no stairs, a great setup for family, guests or a parent moving in.
Open house: Sat, Nov 7, 12 to 2 pm · Sun, Nov 8, 12 to 3 pm
Listing courtesy of Tami Fuller and Blake Ames, Coldwell Banker West. SDMLS #260026204. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
Point Loma
Harbor views, the historic lighthouse at Cabrillo, and quick access to Liberty Station. In October the median house sold for $1,860,000 after 58 days, with 2.4 months of inventory.
China’s famous stir-fry chain, with more than 200 restaurants there, picked San Diego for its first U.S. location. The draw is wok hei, the smoky flavor that comes from cooking over very high heat. Order the signature stir-fried meat with chili peppers, made here with American Wagyu.
4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 2040, inside Westfield UTC
Photo: Chef Fei
TOOL OF THE MONTH
Instant Home Value
An estimate in seconds, built on SDMLS price per square foot for your ZIP. No phone number needed.
It’s one of the least expensive projects on the list, and it pays back the most. In our region, a new garage door costs about $4,600 and adds about $12,100 in resale value. A new steel front door, at about $2,500, is the next best return. Curb appeal beats big remodels again this year.
Clear gutters and downspouts before the first winter storm, and walk the roof line for lifted shingles or tiles. Small fixes now prevent water damage later.
Need a roofer or handyman? See my approved pros. (Featured partner slot opens to sponsors in December.)
ASK JEFF
“Should I wait until spring to sell?”
Not always. Spring brings more buyers, but also more competing listings. In October, the median house in most of our neighborhoods still sold in under three weeks. If your home shows well now, fewer listings can work in your favor. The answer depends on your neighborhood’s inventory, and I’m happy to run yours.
Most of my business comes from people like you introducing me to a friend, neighbor or family member. Thank you for trusting me with the people you care about. If someone you know is thinking of buying, selling or leasing, I’d be honored to help.
Share your birthday and I’ll send a personal note with a small surprise each year, plus a toast on your anniversary and your home’s move-in day. It takes a minute.
REALTOR® · DRE# 02156850 · 2026 President, San Diego Multiple Listing Service
1920 Fort Stockton Dr, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92103 · jeffbrick.com
Market data: San Diego Multiple Listing Service (SDMLS) closed sales, October 2026, compiled by Jeff Brick. Homes for sale: HouseCanary, as of Nov 3, 2026. Neighborhoods that share a ZIP code share figures.
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