Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

I walked my neighborhood to offer a free home valuation to my community. I'm excited to do this right where I live! 

  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 ...

This month's eNewsletter is full of good advice. Please enjoy it!    If you're thinking of buying or selling, please call! There's a lot to consider in today's market!    July - Ponder this -  “A moment of gratitude makes a difference in attitude.” - Unknown - Whoever said this little rhyme is a genius! July is a great time to practice Gratitude. Starting with, I am grateful to live in San Diego! … This list can go on - build your own!     As always, I am here for you, your family, and friends.   Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors         HOMEBUYERS, FINANCE   Grants for First-time and Low-income Homebuyers   Wouldn’t it be nice to receive some free money so you can buy a home? Federal, state, and local governments, plus housing foundations and charitable organizations are all great resources that provide grants to homebuyers in need of help.   Why help first-timers? As they tend to be young and still bui...

  The sun has come out!!! Thank goodness!    Below I have this month's Market Report for San Diego County, and below that previous month's reports, so you can make your own comparison. I believe that Summer has arrived! The hotter it gets the hotter the real estate market will get!  So, whether you're considering buying or selling, give me a call so we can talk about your realistic options in our unique housing market.    If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this market update every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   June - Ponder this -  “Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly.” — Pablo Neruda - I think I agree, the Earth is still damp from Spring, all the flowers are blooming and there’s a feeling of “trembling” romance is in the air. Take some time to romance your life. Marvel at the clouds, tell your loved ones they are loved.     I am always he...

    June 2023 Colleen,   Summer season is here! I have buyers ready to go! The housing shortage in San Diego is ensuring that home values are holding steady.    This month's eNewsletter is full of good advice. Please enjoy it!    June - Ponder this -  “Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly.” — Pablo Neruda - I think I agree, the Earth is still damp from Spring, all the flowers are blooming and there’s a feeling of “trembling” romance is in the air. Take some time to romance your life. Marvel at the clouds, tell your loved ones they are loved.      As always, I am here for you, your family, and friends.   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       HOME VALUES, HOMEBUY...

  The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today April 26, 2023 For Buyers Pricing First Time Home Buyers Interest Rates Move-Up Buyers Housing Market Updates There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that  rates climbed  dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Considering how each one of these factors is changing gives you the full picture of home affordability today. Here’s the latest. 1. Mortgage Rates While mortgage rates are higher than they were a year ago, they’ve hovered primarily between 6% and 7% for nearly eight months now ( see graph below ): As the graph shows, mortgage rates have experienced some volatility during that time. And even a  small change  in mortgage rates impacts your purcha...