August in San Diego: Market Timing, Local Events, and What to Read
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Happy August, San Diego. There is something about this stretch of the year in America's Finest City. The sun is out, the ocean is finally warm, and the coastal breeze is doing exactly what you want it to do.
August brings an easygoing energy to town, and it is a good excuse to slow down. Whether you are catching waves in La Jolla, grabbing fish tacos in Ocean Beach, or walking through Balboa Park, I hope you are soaking up the last of summer.
Ayren's Angle: August Is the Market's Best Kept Secret
Everyone assumes the market winds down with summer. It does not.
The buyers still out looking in August are serious. Casual browsers have moved on to vacations and back to school shopping. What is left is a smaller pool of people who actually intend to move, and who are ready to act when the right home shows up.
Less noise means more opportunity for sellers.
If selling has been on your mind, do not wait for the leaves to change. The strongest fall listings start with an August game plan. Pricing, prep work, and photography all take longer than people expect. Starting the conversation now is what gets you on the market in September instead of November.
What Is Happening Around San Diego
Navigating the Real Estate Market
August 28, 1:00 to 2:00 pm, Carlsbad Senior Center
This month I am continuing my ongoing series at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The session covers downsizing and what to know before you move, along with current market trends. Open to Carlsbad Senior Center members.
Through September 7
World class thoroughbred racing, summer fashion, and ocean breezes at the Del Mar Racetrack, where the turf meets the surf.
La Jolla Music Society SummerFest
Through August 29
Four weeks of chamber music, jazz sets, and classical performances in coastal La Jolla.
29th Annual Chula Vista Lemon Festival
August 15
Live music, lemon themed food vendors, craft drinks, and family activities celebrating Chula Vista's citrus heritage.
Featured Listings
Just Sold, Represented Seller
5151 Comanche Drive, La Mesa 91942
3 bed, 2 bath, 1,482 square feet
Available
7455 Capstan Drive, Carlsbad 92011
5 bed, 5 bath, 3,671 square feet, $2,795,000
Available
7109 Aviara Drive, Carlsbad 92011
3 bed, 5 bath, 5,460 square feet, $4,475,000
Worth Reading This Month
Half of consumers now say buying beats renting
For the first time in three years, a majority of consumers say buying a home is the better option. A notable shift in sentiment after a long stretch of the opposite. Via Real Estate News.
The hidden costs of homeownership
Owning a home costs more than the mortgage. A practical look at budgeting for the repairs that catch people off guard. Via Better Homes and Gardens.
The wrong paint colors could affect your offers
When your home is on the market, wall color can move what buyers think it is worth. Via Forbes.
Five home design trends to watch in 2026
Wellness, nature, and personal expression are reshaping how homes are designed and how people live in them. Via the National Association of Realtors.
Thinking About a Move?
Whether you are three months out or just starting to think about it, I would love to talk through what a move would look like for you.
Ayren Pfeifer, ASP, GREEN, MRP
The Pfeifer Team, a division of Compass
(757) 469-0320
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