Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

The market is always changing. I'm here to help you make sense of everything that's happening in the real estate world. A doom and gloom attitude to all the changes will only ensure you'll miss out on new opportunities when it comes to homeownership and real estate investing. You can have what you want. Now.    December - Ponder this,  "California dreamin' on such a winter's day." — The Mamas & The Papas - While the world dreams of living in our sunshine we are here already. I’m so happy that this is home for me, and grateful for the sun that greets me almost every day here.    As always, I am here for you, your family, and friends.   Your Forever Agent,    Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors     HOMEOWNERS, INVESTORS, MORTGAGE LENDING, TRENDS   How to Convert Your Home into an Investment Property     Many homeowners who need to make a move may be reluctant to sell their homes because they have a low interest rate and will pay a much h

  The following report features Case Shiller stats on the Nation's real estate markets. This is long established resource that agents use to understand the trends and developments in the market. I found this very relevant to our current market and thought my network would appreciate it as well. Read it below.    If you have any questions about this summary, please give me a call! (858) 382-3763   Your Forever Agent,   Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS,  CA DRE #01874321   Chairman’s Circle Diamond Level 2022  – Top 1/2 of 1% BHHS Agents Nationwide   Christie D. Horn and Associates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | California Properties 3790 Via de la Valle, Suite 201, Del Mar, CA 92014    Cell: (858) 382-3763 Email: Hope@CDHorn.com   Website:   hopeleitner.com Blog:   http://hopeleitner. blogspot.com These Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing If you’re considering  buying a home  or selling your current one to find something that better suits  your needs , you may have question

    November 2023   The market is stabilizing. If you're a buyer the prices are not skyrocketing and you have some room for negotiations. If you're a seller - the process should be more straight forward and your buyers will be serious buyers.    November - Ponder this,  “Don't wait until the fourth Thursday in November, to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!” - Charmaine J. Forde⁠ ~ I could not have expressed this better myself!    As always, I am here for you, your family, and friends.   Your Forever Agent,    Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors   Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, California Properties Christie D. Horn and Associates 3790 Via de la Valle, Suite 201, Del Mar, CA 92014 Cell: (858) 382-3763 Website: HopeLeitner.com Email Hope       MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES, HOMEBUYERS, HOME SELLERS   Should Sellers Help Buyers with a Mortgage Buydown?   In August 2023, the  average 30-year mortgage interest rate  hi

  The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023 For Buyers First Time Home Buyers Move-Up Buyers Buying Myths Are you thinking about  making a move ? If so, all the speculation that  home prices  would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong. Even though you may have heard talk that prices would drop 5, 10, or even 20% this year, that hasn’t happened. The big reason why is the  supply of homes  for sale is too low. There are just  more buyers  looking to buy than  homes available , and that’s kept prices from falling. To prove this year wasn’t a bust for  home prices , let’s look at the latest 2023 forecast from a number of experts. Most Experts Project Home Prices Will Net Positive this Year The general consensus from industry experts is that home  price appreciation  will actually be positive for 2023. The graph below shows the l