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San Diego Home Prices Dip Amid National Growth Slowdown

10/3/2025

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San Diego Price Decline

San Diego prices fell 0.66% year over year in July, per the S&P Case-Shiller Index.
Nationally, prices rose 1.68% year over year, indicating a slowdown.
San Diego's median price remains $1 million, underscoring its expensive status.
The S&P Case-Shiller Index shows wide variations across metro areas and a shift toward stability after the first negative trend since June 2023.

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Tacos El Franc Expansion

Tacos El Franc, a Michelin-recognized taqueria, will open a Gaslamp Quarter location in San Diego on October 8, 2025, expanding its U.S. presence.
The restaurant will use counter service and offer a San Diego–inspired item: beef tallow fries.
San Diego County is under a wind advisory Friday 4 p.m. to Saturday 5 a.m., with gusts up to 55 mph.

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Historical Context

The U.S. housing market collapse in 2008 was preceded by a dramatic rise in home prices, which tripled from 1998 to 2007. The S&P Case-Shiller Index recorded a 30% drop in home prices during the crisis, significantly impacting cities like San Diego. Today, San Diego's median home price remains around $1 million, illustrating the lasting effects of the 2008 crisis on housing stability.

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San Diego Price Decline

San Diego prices fell 0.66% year over year in July, per the S&P Case-Shiller Index.
Nationally, prices rose 1.68% year over year, indicating a slowdown.
San Diego's median price remains $1 million, underscoring its expensive status.
The S&P Case-Shiller Index shows wide variations across metro areas and a shift toward stability after the first negative trend since June 2023.

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