Market Update | Apr 22
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
Top Headlines: Delivered by Advisory • Leonard Steinberg
April 22, 2026
Photo by Phil Konstantin
1. San Diegans Continue to Think Long-Term
San Diego has reduced water use significantly over the past 25 years, supported by long-term infrastructure investments that now provide added capacity for future growth.
— Henry David Thoreau
3. Older Millennials Are Leading the Market
Older millennials are emerging as the most active homebuyers—bringing higher incomes, larger household needs, and long-term purchasing power into the market.
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4. New Retail Continues Expanding in Encinitas
A new retail addition is planned for Encinitas, adding to the area’s growing mix of shopping and everyday convenience.
5. Unemployment Ticks Down Across San Diego County
San Diego County’s unemployment rate has recently declined, signaling continued stability in the local job market and broader economic confidence.
6. Summer Concert Season Returns to North County
Seasonal concert lineups are rolling out across North County, bringing steady activity and energy to local communities heading into summer.