Julie Houston Ranked as a Top Real Estate Agent in Carlsbad, CA, With 25+ Years of Experience, Thousands of Homes Sold, Over $1B in Career Sales, and Among the Top Teams in All of San Diego County.
CARLSBAD, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 30, 2026 / The Carlsbad real estate market sent a clear signal this past month: buyers are back, and they are moving fast. Closed sales climbed to 48 homes-a 23% jump over January 2026-while the median days on market dropped to just 8 days and the sale-to-list price ratio hit 100%. In a market moving this quickly, more homeowners and buyers are turning to a top 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
Thousands of homes sold across North County San Diego
Founded The Houston Team - one of North County's most consistently ranked
residential real estate teamsConsistently ranked among the Top Teams in San Diego County, including Carlsbad
Part of Compass, one of the nation's leading real estate brokerages
Carlsbad Market Snapshot: February 2026
February's numbers tell a compelling story. According to MLS data, closed sales rose 23% month over month to 48 homes, while the median days on market collapsed to just 8 days-down from 14 in January and dramatically lower than 23 days a year ago. The sale-to-list price ratio hit 100%, meaning buyers are no longer negotiating discounts; they are competing at full price. Average price per square foot climbed to $836, up 10% year over year from $759 in February 2025.
The modest dip in median sale price from January's $1,774,000 to $1,717,500 reflects a shift in the mix of homes sold, not a declining trend. The year-over-year appreciation in price per square foot-up 10% to $836-tells a more consistent story of sustained value growth. New listings pulled back to 78 from January's 94, meaning demand is actively outpacing new supply heading into spring.
Why Work with Julie Houston & The Houston Team?
When homes are selling in 8 days and buyers are meeting sellers at full 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 with 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: julie@houstonteam.com
Website: houstonteam.com
Office: 5796 Armada Dr Ste 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
DRE License: #01248182, #01527365
SOURCE: The Houston Team with Compass
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