San Diego Country Estates is Now Firewise Certified. What It Means for Your Homeowners Insurance
SDCE has earned official Firewise USA® recognition across three community zones. Here's what that means for your insurance premiums, your risk of policy cancellation, and what you need to do to keep the community certified.
Read the Post →San Diego Country Estates Detached Homes Market Report - May 2026
May 2026 closed 8 detached home sales in SDCE at a median of $850,200. Median DOM rose to 26 days. Months supply of inventory came in at 2.6 months. The data sends mixed signals worth reading carefully, plus the first published Zestimate accuracy data with 6 paired comparisons.
San Diego Country Estates Condos and Townhomes Market Report - May 2026
One attached property sold in May 2026, but the 6-month trailing window shows a balanced market: $475,000 median, 31 day median DOM, 3.8 months supply of inventory. The structural contrast with SDCE's seller's-market detached side is the real story.
San Diego Country Estates Detached Homes Market Report - April 2026
April 2026 closed 10 detached home sales in SDCE at a median of $777,500. Median DOM was 15 days. The gap between asking prices and sold prices is the real story this month.
San Diego Country Estates Condos and Townhomes Market Report - April 2026
Trailing 6-month median price $474,950 across the Golf Course Villas and Condos and the Ramona Oaks Park Condos. A small but stable market with a notable pending pipeline.
San Diego Country Estates is Now Firewise Certified. What It Means for Your Homeowners Insurance
SDCE holds three Firewise USA® certifications as of March 2026. Learn what that means for insurance discounts, policy renewals, and the annual requirements to keep the community certified.
Free Wildfire Home Assessments Are Available to SDCE Residents. Here's How to Get One
Two free programs are available right now in Ramona. A home assessment and a hands-on brush clearance crew. Here's who qualifies and how to sign up before fire season.
What Is It Really Like Living in San Diego Country Estates?
Golf carts on the streets, horses on the trails, neighbors you actually know. An honest look at daily life in one of San Diego's most unique communities.
Can You Have Horses in San Diego Country Estates?
SDCE is one of San Diego County's premier equestrian communities. Here's what you need to know about horse-zoned lots, trail access, boarding rates, and the two on-site equestrian centers.
Schools Serving San Diego Country Estates. The Honest Rundown
A factual look at the four public schools assigned to SDCE families, plus a private alternative in town. Niche grades, enrollment data, and the official school locator tool.
Luxury Homes in San Diego Country Estates, California
An honest broker's guide to what defines luxury in SDCE, what buyers should consider before committing, and how a 1% listing commission and 1.25% buyer's agent commission save significant money at luxury price points.
San Diego Country Estates vs Rancho Bernardo: How to Choose
An honest broker comparison using real Paragon MLS data. The median price gap is $620,000 for comparable homes. A data-driven look at what each community actually offers and which buyer fits where.
Zillow Study: Dual Agency Cost California Sellers $533 Million. What Ramona Sellers Should Know.
A new Zillow analysis of 15 million transactions shows what dual agency tends to cost sellers. For a $750,000 Ramona home, the proportional penalty points to roughly $3,600 to $3,750. How to protect yourself, and how I handle dual agency in my own practice.
National Home Sales Slowdown: What SDCE Sellers Should Know
National home sales remain stuck near multi-decade lows and consumer sentiment is at a 74-year low. But SDCE had 10 detached homes close in April 2026 at 100.2% of list price with a 16-day median time on market. The honest read on national headlines versus local reality.
Using a VA Loan to Buy a Home in Ramona CA. What Military Families Need to Know
An honest look at the math: how much house your VA benefit gets you in Ramona vs Mira Mesa or Chula Vista. From a 20-year Navy veteran and Certified Military Relocation Professional.
1.25% Buyer's Agent Commission in Ramona, California
Scott Hodge offers a 1.25% buyer's agent commission across all of Ramona, zip code 92065. The lower commission gives buyers either a competitive advantage in multiple-offer situations, closing cost help, or room to make a lower priced offer. Honest, local representation.
The Best Wineries Near Ramona CA. A Local's Guide to San Diego Wine Country
The road into San Diego Country Estates winds past dozens of vineyards. Here are the ones worth stopping at, from a resident who has tried them all.
Buying or Selling in SDCE?
Scott Hodge is a 20-year Navy veteran, SDCE resident, and Broker/Owner of Homeport Residential. Full-service representation at just 1% commission. No compromises.