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The move-up buyer, stagnant since the recession, is on the rebound in the San Diego real estate market. Growth in move-up sales has been fueled by an expanding San Diego economy and increased job opportunity. Current homeowners, realizing the return of equity to their homes, have been more willing to sell. According to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) July home sales in San Diego improved by 9.3% from July 2014. Unemployment in San Diego was down to 5.2% May, compared to 6.5% in May 2015.
Homeowners moving up add to the supply of lower cost homes, creating opportunity for entry-level buyers. Still, the inventory of homes on the market remains constricted. Leslie Appleton-Young, chief economist at C.A.R., notes, "While it's a welcomed sign to see the growth in housing demand continue, the lack of supply remains a concern.”