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Market Update | April 21

Jon Granston | April 28, 2025

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April 21, 2025

01 San Diego Market Shows Strength.

The median sale price for single-family homes held firm at $1.04 million in March, marking a 2% increase from last year and highlighting steady growth and buyer confidence in the market.

(NAR/WSJ)

02 Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

– Theodore Roosevelt

03 The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are showcasing nearly 50 acres of vibrant Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. This annual display runs through early May and offers a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy the seasonal bloom.

04 San Diego surf this weekend is in the 2–4 ft range with a mix of swells. Mornings are cleaner, especially Saturday, with light winds and rising tides. Water’s around 60°F—spring suit recommended. Best early at OB and Sunset Cliffs.

(Deep Swell)

05 Café core is a design aesthetic about embracing the lifestyle of coffee shop culture as much as the aesthetic. Whether this means fostering a sense of community and connection, but also creating solo moments to slow down and find a reprieve from the dronish repetition of life, it embodies the feeling of comfort and nostalgia. It’s all about comfort and romanticizing the simple pleasures of life: a good cup of coffee, a captivating book, quiet solidarity among fellow loungers.

(FT)

06 If you thought rent-flation was high in the US, look to UK: rents are rising in areas over 8% YOY. In London and the Northeast it’s over 9%!

(Bloomberg)

07 Origen is a fresh addition to North Park, offering a modern take on coastal Mexican cuisine. Led by Michelin-starred Chef Tomás Fernández, the menu features inventive dishes with bold flavors. The stylish yet inviting space highlights handcrafted elements, reflecting the essence of Mexico. Located at 3831 Park Blvd, Origen is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 PM to 11 PM—reservations recommended.

OrigenCocina.com