Stockton Broker Lance McHan Releases Fall Guide as San Joaquin Home Markets Diverge

Stockton Broker Lance McHan Releases Fall Guide as San Joaquin Home Markets Diverge

Former appraiser Lance McHan says county averages mask diverging markets in Stockton, Lodi and Manteca, and outlines three pricing steps for fall sellers.

STOCKTON, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lance McHan, Associate Broker with The McHan Team at Cornerstone Real Estate Group and a former licensed California appraiser, today released a three step pricing guide for homeowners planning to sell a house in Stockton, Lodi, or Manteca this fall. McHan said San Joaquin County has moved into a balanced market, where pricing and preparation now decide the outcome of a sale.

Local Markets Moving in Different Directions

In a balanced market, buyers and sellers hold roughly equal leverage. Well priced homes continue to sell, while overpriced homes sit. According to recent market reports reviewed by McHan, the county overall is up roughly 1 percent year over year, but conditions differ sharply by city. Over the same period, Manteca median prices fell about 8.5 percent and average days on market rose from 42 to 69. Lodi values are down roughly 3 percent, with typical homes between $...