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🌱 Why San Marcos renters are facing some of SoCal’s sharpest rent jumps

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  • Why San Marcos renters are facing some of SoCal's sharpest rent jumps

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Renters in nine Southern California cities are still seeing cost hikes while most others enjoy drops (nypost.com) — Renters in San Marcos are seeing some of the steepest price hikes in Southern California, with one-bedroom asking rents jumping 9.5% to about $2,430 and two-bedrooms up 7.2% to $2,990. While many nearby cities are finally getting relief, San Marcos remains one of nine markets where rents are still climbing.
   

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