Ian Collins Real Estate

01/27/2026

If you live on the 15 corridor, you know it’s almost impossible to find a flat route to run.

Sure, hills are amazing but when you have to run them every day it takes a toll!

And trying to find a track that’s open to the public is damn near impossible.

Well fear not my fellow runners, Cal State San Marcos’ track is open for public use.

If you decide to throw on your Hokas and do some laps make sure you follow their guidelines so this gem stays open to us all:

▪️Use common sense
▪️Like the road, pass on the left
▪️Go with the natural flow (counter-clockwise)
▪️Inner lanes are for sprints while the outer lane is for jogging/walking
▪️Sports teams take priority and be on the lookout when you’re running (especially when lacrosse is there)

Hope to see you out there!

01/24/2026

Don’t have weekend plans? Here are a few to get out of the house… Read first comment

01/22/2026

Had to switch it up a little bit…

But just hit publish on this weeks issue:

→ North County Hidden Gem for Runners
→ Rare Normal Heights cul-de-sac
→ Marky Mark comes to 4S
→ 5 trending job postings
→ And more…

Missed it? See the first comment ↓

01/18/2026

Controversial Truth: if you got to see the emails your real estate agent sends during escrow…

98% of you would never work with them again.

01/17/2026

Just hit publish on this week’s newsletter about:

- Mardi Gras kicking off at SeaWorld
- $146,000 price cut on a Fallbrook home
- And a viral train stunt along the Del Mar bluffs

And more…

01/11/2026

Just hit publish on my newsletters second issue👀

This week I covered:

- The Midway Project falling apart
- Mortgage rates dropping to 2023 levels
- A quick gut check on how you read price drops
- A Del Sur home that is by far the best deal this week
- 5 calendar-worthy events to get you off the couch next week

And more…

Miss the issue? Grab it here↓

Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest since 2023. Plus: a Del Sur price cut, 5 local headlines, and what's happening this weekend in San Diego...

12/31/2025

Haters will say it’s fake

Took a self-imposed sabbatical from socials…

Well maybe not self-imposed…

Had a few obstacles that needed to be figured out…

Ava screaming or pounding on the door every video I recorded being one of them🤣

But your boy is back…

With a few new ways to capture your attention while subliminally planting a few seeds of knowledge…

Brace yourselves 😎

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving San Diego Edition 🦃🏝️

Find something to be grateful for today.

Mine is being able to be present for Ava’s first time “walking” on the beach… what’s yours?

07/15/2025

Prices still feel crazy. I get it.

But here’s what I’m seeing:

→ Rates are trending down
→ Inventory’s still creeping up
→ Some neighborhoods are buyer’s markets

It’s not 2020 again but it’s not as impossible as it seems either.

I’m tracking where the best deals are.

Tomorrow, I’m breaking it all down for 1,000+ people and sharing exactly where the 10 buyers’ markets are in San Diego (first comment)

06/30/2025

Credit cards aren’t the problem.
Using them like free money is.

If you can’t pay cash, don’t swipe.

Simple rule. Big impact. You’re welcome.

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06/03/2025

It was a great weekend giving back

05/29/2025

No clickbait. Just simple math based on today’s rates and loan terms.

📌 Assumes:
→ 5% down
→ 7% interest rate
→ 50% debt-to-income
→ No other monthly debts

It’s not perfect but it’s enough to stop guessing and start planning.