FWIW I ended up helping him find a house in Clairemont and he closed 1 year ago. The house was tucked away in a real nice quiet location on a cul de sac. House was in very good condition but needed some updating. Looking back at the sales in his area over the last year they were anywhere from flat to minus 5%.
I’m actually just getting started in that area again with my nephew who is looking now. Should have more current perspectives in a week or two.