Friday, 11 September 2026 10:55 PM
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Julie Houston Recognized as a Top Luxury Real Estate Agent in Encinitas, CA, With 25+ Years of Experience, Over $1B in Sales Volume, Thousands of Homes Sold, and a Proven Record of Setting Community Records
ENCINITAS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / The Encinitas real estate market sent a clear signal in August 2026: after a red-hot summer, the pace is settling into a more balanced rhythm. Closed sales eased to 27 homes-down 13% from July-while the median days on market rose slightly to 10 days and the sale-to-list price ratio settled to 98%. In a market finding its footing, more homeowners and buyers are turning to a top real estate agent in Encinitas, CA who can price, position, and negotiate with real-world precision. Buying or selling in Encinitas? Call Julie Houston and The Houston Team with Compass at (760) 822-3339.
Why Is Julie Houston the Top Real Estate Agent in Encinitas, CA?
Encinitas 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 North County San Diego. 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
Encinitas Market Snapshot: August 2026
August's numbers reveal a market cooling from its summer pace. According to MLS data, closed sales fell 13% month over month to 27 homes, down from 31 in July and 38 a year ago. Median days on market ticked up slightly to 10 days-up from 9 in July, though still well below the 15 days recorded last August. The sale-to-list price ratio slipped to 98%, down from July's 101% and in line with last year's mark, suggesting buyers have regained a bit of negotiating room after a competitive summer. Average price per square foot held largely steady at $1,094, up 2% year over year from $1,068 in August 2025.
The jump in median sale price from July's $2,217,500 to $2,525,000 reflects a shift in the mix of homes sold toward the high end, not a sudden surge in value. The more modest year-over-year gain in price per square foot-up 2% to $1,094-tells a steadier story of underlying appreciation. New listings pulled back to 43 from July's 45, continuing a broader slowdown in supply as the market moves 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 Encinitas, Carlsbad, La Costa, 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 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 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