Downsizing in San Diego? Melina Rissone explains how Prop 19 lets you transfer your tax base to a new home, and when buying pricier still pays off long term.

Want a home with a real ocean view in San Diego? Melina Rissone breaks down which neighborhoods actually deliver one, and what changes the view over time.

Yes, but only where your city or county has opted in. Here's what AB 1033 actually allows, San Diego's timeline, and what selling an ADU separately involves.

Weighing a reverse mortgage against selling in San Diego? Senior specialist Melina Rissone breaks down costs, risks, and which fits your retirement plan.

What should you do if your parents need senior care quickly, but most of their money is tied up in their home? Start by confirming who has the legal authority to sell the property, then determine its realistic value and compare your sale options before accepting a quick cash offer. When care costs are mounting, moving quickly matters, but protecting the home equity that may fund years of care matters just...

What makes Balboa Park one of the most popular places in San Diego? It brings together museums, gardens, historic architecture, performing arts, walking trails, recreation, and the San Diego Zoo across roughly 1,200 acres near Downtown San Diego. Melina Rissone has lived and worked in San Diego for more than 20 years and regularly helps clients get to know the neighborhoods, attractions, and communities...

What can you buy in San Diego with a $1 million budget? Depending on the neighborhood, $1 million may buy a detached home with a yard, a larger inland property, or a coastal condo with less space or some needed updates. Melina Rissone has helped San Diego buyers and sellers for more than 20 years. She helps buyers compare neighborhoods, property types, home condition, monthly expenses, and long-term needs...

Can you actually afford to retire in San Diego? For many longtime homeowners, the answer may depend less on retirement income alone and more on how much equity they've built in their home and what they choose to do with it.Melina Rissone, a San Diego Realtor and Certified Senior Advisor, helps homeowners look at the real estate side of that decision. Whether you're considering staying in your current home,...

What should you know before moving to San Diego in 2026? Housing is expensive, the weather can change considerably between the coast and inland communities, and where you live can have a major effect on your commute and daily routine.As a San Diego real estate broker with more than 20 years of experience, Melina Rissone helps people relocating to San Diego understand the local housing market and compare...

Are San Diego home prices falling, are buyers gaining more negotiating power, and is the housing market finally cooling down?The latest San Diego real estate market data shows a market that is still active but becoming more balanced. The median sale price was $920,000 in July, homes took a median of 16 days to sell, and about 36% of July sales closed above asking price.The biggest change is not a market...