Sand & Sea Realty

05/22/2026

🇺🇸While we celebrate our long weekend with beach days, BBQs, and time with the people we love — let us also take some time this weekend to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.🇺🇸

Check out some great local events to celebrate and honor the true meaning of Memorial Day this weekend!

🗻Mt Soledad Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25th at 11am


🚢USS Midway Legacy Week
May 22-25. Special events and exhibits all weekend long.

🐋SeaWorld Memorial Weekend
May 23+24. Flag ceremonies, live music, fireworks.

🏯Fort Rosecrans Memorial Service
May 25th at 10am.

However you choose to celebrate this weekend, we wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

💥Myth-busting what people are hearing about the market right now.

pushes back on 3 common myths.

1️⃣ Mortgage rates aren’t actually expecting drop dramatically.
2️⃣ Inventory is still below normal levels overall.
3️⃣ Home prices are not crashing.

✅ Rates are expected to stay steady around 6%. Even with the recent drop, they will typciall fluctuate without a dramatic fall.

✅In San Diego, inventory is beginning to creep up, it’s still relatively low. Buyers have more options that last year, but we aren’t seeing a flood of homes or price drops.

✅ Desirable homes are still moving fairly quickly.

➡️ Find the full article in our stories. 🔗

04/30/2026

🌸May is here!

There is so much to celebrate in May- it’s a great time to explore all that San Diego has to offer!

🎉Cinco de Mayo
🎉Memorial Day
🎉Surf and skate events
🎉Rock & Roll San Diego

Follow to keep up with local events, business highlights, real estate tips and more!

04/24/2026

If you live in San Diego long enough than you know that the sun doesn’t actually shine every day all day in San Diego. But you don’t have to let that get you down.

Here are some ways you can beat the gloom.

⭐️embrace slow mornings and quiet beaches. A cozy morning, a quiet walk and a hot cup of coffee.

⭐️Head east and chase the ☀️! Take advantage of all that San Diego has to offer and take a day trip or weekend to one of the many destinations within an hour’s drive! Julian, Temecula, Ramona, just to name a few.

⭐️Golden hour walks 🌅 because San Diego sunsets still show up and show off.

How do you beat the gloom? What would you add to this list? Comment your ideas!

Summer will be here before we know it and it!

04/23/2026

Okay, let’s talk about multigenerational living — because there’s the idea… and then there’s the reality.

More families are choosing to live together right now — not because they have to, but because it can actually be a really smart move financially and relationally. But it’s not as simple as “let’s just buy a bigger house.”

Here’s the real dish 👇

It works best when everyone has their own space
→ Separate entrances, bathrooms, or even a casita/ADU can make a huge difference

Money conversations need to be crystal clear
→ Who’s contributing what? Who owns what? What happens later?

It can strengthen families… or create tension
→ The difference usually comes down to boundaries and communication

The right layout matters more than the square footage
→ I’ve seen smaller homes work beautifully because they were designed well

And the part most people skip:
→ What’s the long-term plan if life changes?

Done right, this setup can build wealth, create support systems, and bring families closer.

Done without a plan… it can get messy fast.

If this is something your family has been talking about (or even just thinking about), I’m always happy to walk through what it could realistically look like for you — no pressure, just honest insight.

Call/Text Me! 619-840-6683

04/16/2026

Real estate is built on relationships!

Meet the team behind your experience. Dedicated to seamless contracts, clear communication and a positive, high energy environment- even on the busiest days.

Even our four legged team members play a part. 🐾 They provide warm welcomes, playful stress relief, and skillful treat negotiations.

It’s a team effort around here!

04/15/2026

Sand and Sea Realty

“Love to help you make all the right moves.”

04/14/2026

Ocean Beach Market Snapshot 📸

Inventory is relatively low, but with 18 new listings that means fresh opportunities for buyers!

Homes are moving quickly for the most part which means that homes are being priced and presented well.

Want to know what the market means for you and your plans to buy or sell?

Call or Text Anna Marie 📲 619-840-6683