Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  May Calendar of Events in San Diego Summer is just around the corner! More sun! Less rain! I'm really looking forward to the heat after this long chilly winter (by San Diego standards). Let's take advantage of these last few weeks of Spring and enjoy them. The calendar below is full of great opportunities to do just this.    May - Ponder this -   "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams   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 Hope Opens Doors   Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, California Properties Christie D. Horn and Associates Cell: (858) 382-3763 Website: HopeLeitner.com  

  Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got  a move  on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until  mortgage rates  come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, the higher rates are, you’ll see lower buyer demand. That’s because some people who want to move will be hesitant to take on a higher mortgage rate for their next home. So, they decide to wait it out and put their plans on hold. But when rates start to come down, things change. It goes from limited or weak demand to good or strong demand. That’s because a big portion of the buyers who sat on the sidelines when rates were higher are going to jump back in and make their moves happen. The  graph below  helps give you a visual of how this relationship works and where we are today:   As Lisa Sturteva

Spring's arrival heralds a warming trend in the real estate market, signaling the onset of a hot sales season ahead.   Below you'll find the housing report for the current month along with data from the preceding two months. Notably, there's a surge in the number of properties hitting the market in the last two months, indicating a growing pool of sellers. However, it's crucial to recognize that buyer demand remains robust. Despite this uptick in listings, San Diego County continues to grapple with an inventory shortage. 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.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this market update every month, plea

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 news about fire insurance in California sounds bad, in light of record-breaking fires these past few years, but there are still options out there. Make sure you're covered! The one sheet below, from the California Association of Realtors, has all the accurate details, and possible solutions should you need them.    If you have any questions about this article, please give me a call! (858) 382-3763   Your forever agent,   Hope Leitner   Realtor, Hope Opens Doors Chairman’s Circle – Top 1/2 of 1% Nationally   Christie D. Horn and Associates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, California Properties 3790 Via de la Valle, Suite 201 Del Mar, CA 92014 CalDRE #01874321   Website: HopeLeitner.com Email:  hope@cdhorn.com

  The Role of Access in Selling Your House March 21, 2023 For Sellers Housing Market Updates Selling Myths Once you’ve made the decision to  sell  your house and have  hired  a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why. At the height of the buying  frenzy  seen during the pandemic, there was a rise in the number of homebuyers who put offers on houses sight unseen. That happened for three reasons: Extremely low housing inventory A lot of competition from other buyers wanting to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates And general wariness of in-person home tours during a pandemic Today, the market’s changing, and buyers can usually be more selective and take more time to explore their  options . So, in order to show your house and  sell  it efficiently, you’ll want to provide buyers with as much access as you can. Before letting your agent know what