Where to Find Julian Wine Tasting Summer is the perfect season for wine tasting in the gorgeous mountain region of Julian. Whether you are seeking a pleasant tasting room experience, or are looking to invest in a winery for yourself, summer is the ideal time to do so in Julian. San Diego County has a huge range of microclimates for growing wine grapes, and the backcountry is no exception....

Record-Breaking Sale! Star B Ranch, Ramona, CA1,190+/- AcresSOLD for $10,000,000 We’re thrilled to announce the highest recorded sale in Ramona! Represented by our very own power duo, Meriah Druliner and Donn Bree of Red Hawk Realty. This incredible property wasn’t just a sale; it was a legacy. Congratulations to our clients and everyone who made this historic moment possible. Check out...

San Diego Real Estate Trends – 2025 and Onward For the past 9 months, signs that the backcountry real estate market is recovering have been appearing. There have been random periods spanning 3 to 4 months at a time when the pace of sales has gathered momentum, followed by shorter periods when the momentum stalls. Overall, I would describe the real estate recovery process as punctuated growth; spurts...

Getting Ready for Julian Apple Days Fall is fast approaching, bringing with it the change of seasons.  As summer days begin to wane, we look toward this rich, seasonal transition to bring us cooler days, crisp nights, the warmth of color and, most exciting of all, The Julian Apple Festival!  Get out your scarfs, pull on your boots and prepare to embrace this wonderful, annual...

San Diego County encompasses over 4,526 mi² with some great zones specifically designated for hunting. Before setting off on the next hunting trip, it’s important to review state and county requirements, where you can and cannot hunt in San Diego County, and some tips to make sure every hunting trip goes off without a hitch. Looking for private hunting land for sale? Contact one of...

Increased Seller Volume and Lower Buyer Demand Yields Reduction in San Diego Median Home Sales Price For the first time since COVID, San Diego’s median home price has decreased on a year-over-year basis, according to Zillow's real estate tracker. In September of 2025, the median home price in San Diego County was $920,000, nearly $50,000 lower than it was at the same time last year. The last time...

Disclosure: We do not offer cabins for rent here! Please visit JulianCabins.com to book a rental! Located just South of Julian, CA, Lake Cuyamaca is a recreation and park district in the San Diego Backcountry. At roughly 4200 feet above sea level, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is interspersed with pine forests and lush riparian zones, providing a beautiful assortment of oak and chaparral. Whether you wish...

What is Zestimate? In 2006, Zillow, the online real estate website, launched a new estimate service called "Zestimate." The beta provided valuations for 60 million on and off-market homes in the U.S. Zillow also provided historical data, real estate trends, comps, satellite images, as well as specs related to the property. The accuracy of Zestimate depends on how much information is publicly available...

These luxury homes perfect off-grid living and shed the rustic, cabin-in-the-woods image The term “off-grid living” is often associated with prefab homes, cabins, or tiny homes tucked away and far from civilization. The reality is, off-grid living offers more luxury than suburban living if done right. The ability to produce your own energy (photovoltaic solar panels on homes), grow your own food,...

Utility Prices on the Rise in San Diego CountyLast month, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) customers saw their bills skyrocket due to new natural gas and electricity rates. The most significant contributor to these hikes were from natural gas, which more than doubled over the past year. SDG&E claims that market forces were in effect; a “perfect storm” of low storage inventory, cold...