Giving Back Magazine June 2019 | Page 28

Real Estate Rancho Santa Fe Ready, Set, Go… time to get shopping! K Point Loma BY A P P LE B Y FA M I LY R E A L ESTAT E nown as “America’s Finest City”, San Diego is a coveted enclave within California which continually attracts families who want it all: great year-round weather, white sandy beaches, a steady economy, world class educational institutions and healthcare, attractions like the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Legoland, the theater, and best of all, a casual, healthy lifestyle that keeps residents feeling young.  Consistent with the high demand to live here, San Diego’s real estate market has been booming for years. But, as with all other locales, prices fluctuate with changes in supply and demand, the economy and interest rates. Looking at County-wide statistics, prices are down from their highs, and sales take longer than 28 GBSAN.COM | JUNE 2019 they have in the last couple of years. However, each community whether Point Loma, La Jolla, Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe experiences its own real estate market characteristics. Point Loma’s smaller market has maintained a steady pace with a consistent median sales price and closed sales have seen an increase of 11% so far in 2019. There is only a 2.5 month supply of inventory at the present time. The Point Loma community continues to benefit as Downtown San Diego is booming with residential and commercial development. Streets from the Gaslamp to Little Italy to Liberty Station are alive and the vibe is young and electric as residents and their dogs enjoy the downtown lifestyle!