
San Diego Outdoor Living Boom: Why Backyards Are Beating the Market as Mortgage Rates Hit 7.23%
Mortgage rates hit a one-year high of 7.23%, so San Diego homeowners are upgrading backyards instead of moving. See what it means for your home.
How mortgage rates are moving and what it means for San Diego buyers, sellers and homeowners.

Mortgage rates hit a one-year high of 7.23%, so San Diego homeowners are upgrading backyards instead of moving. See what it means for your home.

Home sales nationwide posted their strongest annual gain of 2026 in July, increasing 7%, according to Zillow. However, that momentum may be difficult to maintain as mortgage rates move higher.

Mortgage rates hit an 11-month high and San Diego home prices cooled in July 2026 — here’s what it means and which upgrades pay off.
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