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Julie Houston Recognized as a Top Luxury Real Estate Agent in Carlsbad, CA, With 25+ Years of Experience, Over $1B in Sales Volume, Thousands of Homes Sold, and a Proven Record of Setting Community Records
CARLSBAD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / The Carlsbad real estate market sent a clear signal in August 2026: the pace is cooling from summer's peak, but values are holding firm. Closed sales eased to 65 homes-down 14% from July-while median days on market rose to 16 days and the sale-to-list price ratio settled at 99%. In a market like this, where pricing and timing carry more weight than they did a few months ago, more homeowners and buyers are turning to a top luxury real estate agent in Carlsbad, CA who can price, position, and negotiate with real-world precision. Buying or selling in Carlsbad? Call Julie Houston and The Houston Team with Compass at (760) 822-3339.
Why Is Julie Houston the Top Real Estate Agent in Carlsbad, CA?
Carlsbad is a coastal market where the details matter-neighborhood pockets, school boundaries, proximity to the beach or village, lot orientation, and how a home is positioned in the first days on market. These are the variables that separate a smooth transaction from a missed opportunity.
Julie Houston has been working this market since 1998, when she founded The Houston Team based in La Costa, Carlsbad. Licensed since the late 1990s, she brings more than 25 years of transaction-level insight across luxury coastal properties, relocation needs, and investment-focused purchases, with an emphasis on strategy that holds up under inspection, appraisal, and timeline pressure.
Julie Houston's Career Highlights:
- Licensed and active since 1998 with 25+ years of experience
- Over $1B in Total Sales Volume
- Thousands of homes sold across North County San Diego
- Founded The Houston Team - one of North County's most consistently ranked residential real estate teams
- Consistently ranked among the Top Teams in all of San Diego County
- Expert in single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and luxury coastal properties
- Part of Compass, one of the nation's leading real estate brokerages
Carlsbad Market Snapshot: August 2026
August's numbers reflect a market beginning to normalize after a hot summer. According to MLS data, closed sales pulled back 14% month over month to 65 homes, while median days on market rose to 16 days-up from 9 in July, though still well below the 22 days recorded a year ago. The sale-to-list price ratio eased slightly to 99%, suggesting buyers are regaining a touch of negotiating leverage after months of full-price competition. Average price per square foot slipped to $809, down from $877 in July and modestly lower than $822 a year ago.
The dip in median sale price from July's $1,975,000 to $1,905,000 reflects a shift in the mix of homes sold, not a declining trend-prices remain up 3% year over year from $1,850,000 in August 2025. New listings ticked up to 70 from July's 68, giving buyers modestly more selection even as sales activity cools heading into fall.
Why Work with Julie Houston & The Houston Team?
When homes are still selling in just over two weeks and sellers are landing 99% of list price, there is no margin for a slow start. Sellers who price strategically and present their home professionally can expect strong activity from the very first weekend. Buyers who arrive pre-approved and ready to write clean, competitive offers are the ones winning in this environment.
Founded in 1998 by Julie Houston, The Houston Team | Compass is one of North County San Diego's most consistently ranked residential real estate teams. With over 25 years of experience and thousands of homes sold across Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, and the surrounding communities, the team is known for superior marketing strategies, 5-star customer service, and a genuine commitment to each client's goals.
What Clients Say About Working with Julie Houston
"We just sold our home in La Costa Oaks for a record price in our development. After interviewing multiple agents, we ultimately chose The Houston Team. They truly know the area, which is so important, and set themselves apart with their accurate pricing. Their enthusiasm, track record, and confidence with pricing our home resulted in multiple offers within days of being listed."
"The Houston Team sold our Carlsbad house in eleven days at a price above what other agents had quoted. They were amazing in their knowledge of the area and their understanding of how to market our house."
Contact Information:
Julie Houston and The Houston Team with Compass can be reached at:
Phone / Text: (760) 822-3339
Email: [email protected]
Website: houstonteam.com
Office: 5796 Armada Dr Ste 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
DRE License: #01248182, #01527365
SOURCE: The Houston Team with Compass