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August 31, 2026

Large hardscaped estate property with drought tolerant landscaping and mature trees in Rancho Santa Fe California at golden hour

August 31, 2026

What a Five Thousand Dollar Landscaping Bill Taught Me About Buying in Rancho Santa Fe

The cost of owning a home in Rancho Santa Fe is not the mortgage. Scott Union breaks down water, landscaping, and the acreage nobody prices before closing.

August 31, 2026

Historic 1920s Spanish colonial revival row house with white stucco walls and red tile roof in Rancho Santa Fe California

August 31, 2026

How the Mills Act Cut One Rancho Santa Fe Property Tax Bill From Thirty Thousand Dollars to Five Thousand

Mills Act property tax savings in San Diego can be substantial. Scott Union explains historic designation risk, the tradeoff, and where these homes hide.

August 31, 2026

Large coastal California home mid renovation with scaffolding and exposed framing under clear sky

August 31, 2026

Why I Now Tell Clients to Buy a Four Thousand Foot House Instead of Building One

The cost to build a custom home in San Diego now exceeds a thousand dollars a foot. Scott Union explains why gutting an existing house often wins on price.