san diego real estate – Chris Hyatt

How AI Is Changing the Home Search — and How to Make It Work for You

The home search used to start with filters and scrolling. Increasingly, it starts with a question to an AI — and nearly half of buyers now use these tools somewhere in the process. Here’s what AI is genuinely good at in a home search — and what it can’t see.

San Diego Real Estate Market Update (August 2026)

With the end of summer and the start of the school year, the real estate market gets a little more subdued, but here in San Diego it’s never totally still. Check out my most recent market update for all the key facts & figures!

Renovate or Move? 3 Questions to Ask

Torn between renovating 🔨 your current home and moving 🏠 to a new one? It’s one of the most common questions homeowners wrestle with, and the answer usually comes down to three things: 1️⃣ Does your home have a “ceiling”? Some layouts and lots can be improved endlessly; others cap out in re-sale value, no […]

2026 Mid-Year Market Check-In: What the First Half of the Year Tells Us About Your Next Move

Everyone spent two years waiting for rates to drop so the housing market would unfreeze. It never happened — and the market changed anyway. More homes to choose from, more time to decide, and negotiation is a normal part of buying again. Here’s what the first half of 2026 actually told us.

San Diego Real Estate Market Update (July 2026)

Your San Diego real estate market update is here! Some of the trends we’re seeing are typical for this time of year, but there are some surprises too. Watch my short video for all the latest facts & figures!

What You Can Negotiate in a Home Purchase (That Most Buyers Don’t Realize)

Most buyers think negotiating a home is all about the price. It isn’t. The biggest savings hide in the terms underneath it — closing-cost credits, repairs, timing, even what stays with the house. Right now buyers have more room to ask than they’ve had in years.

Just Listed

Beautifully updated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, corner condo in the highly desirable Uptown District! This bright, quiet second-floor home features an open-concept layout, spacious primary suite, flexible second bedroom/office, fresh paint, upgraded flooring, newer carpet, stainless appliances, in-unit laundry & 2 assigned parking spaces. Resort-style amenities include a heated pool, spa, gym, lush grounds and bike […]

House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

The “live for free” house hacking promise you saw on social media? It was never the full story. But the core strategy is very real — and in 2026, it’s helping buyers unlock homes they otherwise couldn’t afford. Are you using your property to its full potential?

San Diego Real Estate Market Update (May 2026)

Spring is traditionally a busy time for homebuyers and sellers, and May has been no exception! Check out these eye-popping stats & get a feel for our active San Diego real estate market!