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San Diego Market Shift 2026: Buyers Gain Leverage Before Spring Inventory Spikes

George Lorimer
Monday, March 2, 2026
San Diego Market Shift 2026: Buyers Gain Leverage Before Spring Inventory Spikes
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San Diego Market Shift: How to Win Before April Gets Crowded
March is a strategy month. More inventory is showing up, more sellers are negotiating, and the best opportunities go to buyers and sellers who move early.
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What I’m seeing right now:
  • More inventory in several price bands (more options = more leverage)
  • More price cuts after 14–21 days (timing matters)
  • Seller credits are back in many negotiations
  • Some ZIP codes are moving fast — others are slowing (the market is splitting)
Buying in 2026? Here’s the edge most buyers miss.
Zillow and Redfin don’t tell you what matters most in a shifting market: where leverage actually exists and which opportunities aren’t searchable.
Assumable Mortgage Hotlist (2–4% loans)
Assumable loans are real, but they’re not easy to find or structure correctly. I maintain a weekly “hotlist” and can tell you which ones are actually viable.
Off-Market HomeFinder (No “secret list” — real outreach)
You tell me your neighborhood + budget. I target homeowners in that exact area. If someone raises their hand before listing, you see it first.
Selling this spring? Don’t wait for the April competition.
The #1 mistake sellers make in a strategy market is pricing off last season’s headlines. What matters now is your ZIP-level speed of sale, your price band, and the plan B if the market pushes back.
Instant Home Value + Cash Offer Options
Get an instant value estimate, then I’ll show you real options: open market vs. multiple cash offers vs. guaranteed strategies (where appropriate).
Want to browse first?
Pick an area, save 2–3 favorites, then text me the addresses — I’ll schedule the showings and help you negotiate.
George Lorimer — ProWest Properties
Call/Text: 619-846-1244
Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I’ll Buy It!* *Conditions apply
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