Rich Kushner, Realtor

Rich Kushner, Realtor San Diego Realtor® helping buyers and sellers maximize home value since 2004.

Serving clients throughout San Diego County with expert real estate guidance, local market knowledge, and strategic marketing. 🏡
CalDRE # 01443921

Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again.Nearly half of sellers...
08/06/2026

Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again.

Nearly half of sellers — 46% in May — gave buyers some form of concession, a record for that month. Price reductions are far more common than they were during the frenzy.

For buyers, that's not a warning sign. A reduced price is often an invitation to look closer, not a reason to stay away. Inspections, repairs, closing costs, timing — these are conversations again, not sacrifices you make to win a bidding war.

One honest caveat: more negotiation doesn't mean buyers control every market. A well-priced home in a tight area can still move fast. But the list price is no longer the whole conversation.

Read the full article: https://richkushner.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

For two years, the plan was basically the same for everyone: wait for rates to drop, then make a move. 🏡That dramatic dr...
08/04/2026

For two years, the plan was basically the same for everyone: wait for rates to drop, then make a move. 🏡

That dramatic drop never really came — but the market changed anyway.

Halfway through 2026, buyers in a lot of markets have more homes to choose from, more time to decide, and more room to negotiate than they've had in years. Sellers are adjusting to a slower, more selective market.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just staying put, here's the short version: this is finally a market you can plan in, not just react to.

Read the full article: https://richkushner.myagent.site/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

Trying to make sense of the housing market this summer? Watch these three numbers. 📊1. Rates — the 30-year fixed is hove...
07/30/2026

Trying to make sense of the housing market this summer? Watch these three numbers. 📊

1. Rates — the 30-year fixed is hovering in the mid-6% range, and most forecasters expect it to drift slightly lower through 2026.
2. Inventory — about 4.5 months of supply, the most balanced it's been in years. More homes means more choice and less pressure.
3. Prices — largely flat nationally for 2026, so you're not chasing a runaway market.

Put together, it's a calmer, more balanced market than the past few years — which tends to favor prepared buyers who know their budget.

Call/text/email us at (858) 405-5270 or [email protected] if you have questions.

07/28/2026

If you're hoping to be settled before the new school year, summer is your window — and the calendar moves faster than most families expect. 📦

A rough timeline that keeps things low-stress:

- Now–early summer: Get pre-approved and start touring. Knowing your budget first makes every other step easier.
- Mid-summer: Have your offer in and inspection done. Closings often take 30–45 days, so this is the sweet spot for an August move.
- Late summer: Closing, movers, utilities, and address changes — with a little breathing room before the first day of school.

The families who start early get the most choice and the least stress. Leaving it to the last minute usually means rushing the biggest decision of the year.

Call/text/email us at (858) 405-5270 or [email protected] if you have questions.

Summer edition 🏊 Would you rather…🅰️ A home WITH a pool — instant staycation, great for entertaining, but more maintenan...
07/23/2026

Summer edition 🏊 Would you rather…

🅰️ A home WITH a pool — instant staycation, great for entertaining, but more maintenance, insurance, and cost.

🅱️ A home WITHOUT a pool — lower upkeep, more usable yard, and budget freed up for other priorities.

There's no wrong answer — it comes down to how you'd actually live in space. A pool is a dream for one family and a deal-breaker for another (and it doesn't always add the resale value people expect).

Drop your pick — 🅰️ or 🅱️ — and tell us why 👇

Let us know in the comments.

07/21/2026

When the temperature climbs, so do your utility bills — but a few small moves now can keep your home comfortable and your costs down all summer. ☀️

A handful of things make the biggest difference:
- Change your AC filter and book a quick tune-up — a clean system runs cheaper and lasts longer.
- Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise so you can nudge the thermostat up a couple degrees without noticing.
- Seal the easy leaks — weatherstrip doors and add a door sweep so you're not cooling the outdoors.
- Close blinds on the sunny side during the day; it's a free way to cut the heat load.

None of these take much time or money, but together they can save a real amount off your summer bills — and they keep big systems like your AC healthier for the long run.

Call/text/email us at (858) 405-5270 or [email protected] if you have questions.

07/16/2026

The simplest ask in any home purchase is also the one buyers forget most: what physically stays with the house? 🏡

A lot is negotiable — appliances, window treatments, the mounted TVs, the washer and dryer, sometimes even furniture. The law draws a line between fixtures (generally included) and personal property (generally not), and that line is exactly where a quick ask can pay off.

One rule above all: get every extra written into the contract. A friendly "sure, we'll leave the fridge" means nothing if it isn't on paper. And if there's something you want — ask. The worst answer you'll get is no.

Read the full article: https://richkushner.myagent.site/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

The highest offer doesn't always win. Sometimes the most flexible one does. ⏳To a seller, time can be worth as much as m...
07/14/2026

The highest offer doesn't always win. Sometimes the most flexible one does. ⏳

To a seller, time can be worth as much as money. If they need a few extra weeks before they move, offering a rent-back can make your offer the one they accept — even over a higher bid. If they need to close fast and you can deliver, that's leverage too.

That's the trade: give the seller the timeline they need, and you'll often get the terms you want in return — the closing date, the possession date, the contingencies, even how your earnest money is structured. None of it costs you a dollar more.

Read the full article: https://richkushner.myagent.site/what-you-can-negotiate-in-a-home-purchase-that-most-buyers-dont-realize/

07/14/2026

📍 Great location. Stylish condo. Easy San Diego living.

Take a quick tour of this Carmel Valley gem, then reach out to Rich for the details!

📞 (858) 405-5270
CalDRE # 01443921

07/14/2026

📍 Location is everything—and this Carmel Valley condo puts you right where you want to be!

Take a video tour of this one-bedroom, one-bath home featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a private patio.

Watch the video to see the home and hear why Rich says the location is such a standout!

📲 Rich Kushner
📞 (858) 405-5270
🌐 richkushner.com
CalDRE # 01443921

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3525 Del Mar Heights Road #715
San Diego, CA
92130

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