Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

Over 3,000 homes on the market - and we're still seeing the average cost of a home hovering around $1.2 million! It feels a little crazy - but there are willing and able buyers out there! Prices will decline slightly due to a seasonal drop in demand - but, over the next few years I believe home values will continue to hold steady.  Below you'll find the housing report for the current month along with data from the preceding months. San Diego County continues to have with an inventory shortage, even with lots of new construction. The average cost of a home has risen, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some affordable properties out there.  Whether you're contemplating a purchase or sale, I invite you to reach out. Let's discuss your options within the dynamics of our distinctive housing market, ensuring your decisions align with the current trends and realities.   Hope Opens Doors

Can you believe Labor Day is just around the corner? Kids are already back in School! This summer just zoomed by! But, it's not too late to squeeze some sunshine, heat and time outdoors from the steadily shortening days.  I don't know about you, but I feel the sunlight starts to take on that hazy golden glow this time of year - I LOVE the hot pink sunsets over the Pacific these days!   Below are so many great events and activities to help maximize the end of summer. Enjoy!    September - Ponder this -   “Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.” — Henry David Thoreau   I am here for you, your family, and your friends. Whether you own a home or you are looking to buy or sell one, I'm here to help.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this event calendar every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   Your Forever Agent,    Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321  

    August 2024 Colleen,                       In case you haven’t heard — changes are coming! Did you know that starting August 17th a realtor can no longer show you a property without a signed written agreement? It can be exclusive or non-exclusive but it MUST be signed. This means they can’t even unlock the door without it. Doing so as an agent can result in thousands of dollars in fines.  A buyer's agency agreement legally binds you to that particular agent for an agreed-upon timeframe, spells out their compensation, and details their duties to you.  There is no such thing as a "free service" for using a buyer's agent. Hiring an agent that has many years of experience and continually stays up to date to benefit you, the client, matters more than ever before. Sellers always interview agents, and now so will buyers. Not all buyer’s agents will be offering the same value. Yes, sellers can still pay a buyer’s agent’s compensation (and I expect that will still happen o

  If you’re  planning to sell  your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of  homes for sale  has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing, or previously-owned, homes. It’s true for newly built homes too.  So how do you decide which route to go? Do you buy an existing home or a brand-new one? The choice is yours – you just need to figure out what’s most important to you. Perks of a Newly Built Home Here are some benefits of buying a newly built home right now: Have brand new everything  with never-been-used appliances and materials Use energy efficient options  to save money and leave a smaller footprint Minimize the need for repairs  and benefit from builder warranties Take advantage of builder concessions  that can help with affordability In today’s market, a lot of builders are focusing on selling their  current inventory  before they add more homes to their mix. And some of them