Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Are You a Homebuyer Worried About Climate Risks? For Buyers First Time Home Buyers Move-Up Buyers Housing Market Updates Demographics Buying Myths The increasing effects of natural disasters are leading to new obstacles in residential real estate. As a recent article from  CoreLogic   explains :   “As the specter of climate change looms large, the world braces for unprecedented challenges.  In the world of real estate, one of those challenges will be the effects of natural catastrophes on property portfolios, homeowners, and communities. ”  That may be why,  according  to  Zillow , more and more Americans now consider how climate risks and natural disasters can impact their homeownership plans ( see below ):   This study goes on to explain that climate risks affect where many people look for a home. That’s because homebuyers are interested in finding out if the house they want will be exposed to things like floods, extreme heat, and wildfires.  If you’re in the same situation and are

  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesting accent ideas to up the creativity of your interior design. Hanging accent lights.  Caged, bubbled, modern, antique—there are myriad styles for hanging accent lights, which can be clustered, paired or used solo to fill up an empty corner or decorate a blank wall. Mantels.  Who says a mantel should only sit above a fireplace? You can easily install a freestanding mantel to rest photos, art or your favorite books. Another trick? If your walls are dark, paint your mantel to match and your items will suddenly be floating. Dips.  Dipped frames, art or even doors are all the rage right now. Imagine a series of white picture frames with their bottom dipped in gold. The best part? You can DIY these in a couple of hours; all you need is your item f