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San Diego Real Estate - Buying a Home in San Diego, California
Image © 2006, T. R. Ross. Licensed under Creative Commons 2.5.San Diego is one of the most popular places to live in California. There's plenty of culture and outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, and great weather practically year-round. So if you're considering buying a home in San Diego, you'll have plenty to support your decision.
Buying a home in any city is a big undertaking, and San Diego home buying is no different. So we've developed this resource page to help you learn about San Diego real estate, in the hope that it will bring you a smoother home-buying experience.
Specifically, this page is intended to (A) teach you about the city itself, (B) educate you on San Diego real estate and home buying, and (C) direct you to other helpful resources pertaining to San Diego home buying. So without further ado, let's start with a little about the city itself.
San Diego's Geography
If you plan to buy real estate in San Diego, California, you'll need to be familiar with the basic geography. In San Diego County, you could have a home by the ocean, a home in the mountains, or a home in the desert ... without going too far in any one direction. There's no shortage of geographical diversity in San Diego!
San Diego sits on the coast of Southern California, just a few miles north of the Mexican border at Tijuana. When looking at a map of the U.S., you'll find San Diego in the extreme southwestern corner of the map.
Yahoo map of San Diego | Major parts of the city
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San Diego's Population
San Diego is the second-largest city in California — the 8th largest in the United States. In 2005, the city of San Diego had a population of 1,255,540, and San Diego County had a population of 2,933,462. San Diego's continues to grow steadily, as people pour into the city for its beautiful weather and lifestyle.
San Diego's population growth shows no signs of stopping. Whether that's a good or bad thing depends on who you ask. But if you're going to invest in San Diego real estate, it's something you need to keep in mind.
Buying a Home in San Diego
Now that you know more about the city in general, you probably want some specific information on buying a home in San Diego. You're in luck, because we've put all the information you need in one place! Below, you'll find information on San Diego real estate, neighborhoods, home builders in San Diego, school information and more.
San Diego Neighborhoods
One of the first steps in the San Diego home-buying process is to determine which part of the city you want to live in. We've gathered some resources to help you with this step of your San Diego real estate process:
- Map of San Diego neighborhoods
- San Diego neighborhood guides
- About.com list of neighborhoods
- Crime data by neighborhood
- Neighborhood planning / zoning
San Diego Activities
The lifestyle and activities of San Diego play a major role in San Diego real estate. After all, when you buy San Diego real estate, you're also buying into the city's cultural and recreational offerings. If you asked 100 San Diego residents what they liked most about San Diego, most of them would put recreation and activities in their top three. Here is some more information about the many things to do in and around San Diego, California:
- Sea World San Diego
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Wild Animal Park
- San Diego's Beaches
- Lego Land
- Balboa Park
Home Builders in San Diego
Because of the consistent growth in San Diego real estate, you'll find a large variety of home builders in the area. The list below is by no means all-inclusive, but we've done our best to present some of the major builders who operate in and around San Diego.
San Diego Builders
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San Diego Schools
The quality of schools is important for all San Diego home buyers, regardless of whether or not you have school-aged children. Schools have a direct impact on real estate values. So before buying real estate in San Diego, you need to do a bit of homework on the school situation.
Public Schools
- San Diego Unified School District
- All public schools in San Diego
- School districts in San Diego County
Colleges & Universities
- University of San Diego
- University of California, San Diego
- San Diego State University
- Platt College (Design, multimedia, etc.)
Additional Resources
- Top-rated San Diego schools
- School reports at Yahoo (enter city name)
- Art schools in San Diego
San Diego Real Estate Agents
When buying a home in San Diego, it's a smart idea to have a real estate agent assist you. After all, San Diego real estate can be pretty expensive — the last thing you want to do is make a costly error during the home buying process. Here are some resources to help you find and choose an San Diego real estate agent.
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Questions or Comments?
We hope you've enjoyed our guide to San Diego real estate and home buying. If there's anything missing that you think others would find helpful, send an email to editor[at]homebuyinginstitute.com. Good luck with your San Diego home buying experience!
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