Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

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  Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who can help you put together a strong offer. Here are some top tips your agent will share with you that are helping buyers stand out (and win) in today’s market. 1. Don’t Lowball on Price It’s tempting to start with a super low offer in an attempt to save money. But in a competitive spring market, that could backfire. If the price isn’t reasonable, you could offend the seller and lose out to a better bid. As  NerdWallet  says: “If you really want the property, you should avoid offending the seller. So, be wary of placing a so-called lowball offer. One of the most obvious risks of making a lowball offer is outright rejection. . .  As a buyer, you’ll need to find a balance between making a fair ...

  You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. As  Freddie Mac   notes : “ . . . your tax refund from the IRS can be a useful supplement to your homebuying budget.”  So, if you’re getting a tax refund this year, you can use it to help you pay for some of the upfront costs that come with buying a home, like the down payment and closing costs. And here’s the best part. On average, people are getting even more money back in their refunds than they did last year. While it’s not a big increase, the visual below uses  data  from the  Internal Revenue Service  (IRS) to show the average individual’s refund is 3.9% higher this year: Of course, how much money you may get in your tax refund is going to vary. But when it comes to buying a home, any extra cash can help m...

  "Opportunities don’t happen. You create them—especially in real estate.” I truly believe that the right time and place can make all the difference. Whether you're thinking about buying or selling. I believe every step in the process, from exploring your options to finding the perfect home, is a chance to create something amazing. ✨ R eal estate isn’t just about buying and selling properties; it’s about creating new beginnings and making dreams a reality. Let’s talk and see what’s possible. 🏡✨ Follow and DM me today! Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 📞 858-382-3763 📧 hope@cdhorn.com

  If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one.  Newsweek  reports that data from  CoreLogic  and the  Wall Street Journal  (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone –  that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017  ( see graph below ): Whether it was because offers weren’t coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners decided to press pause, too. But now, with spring fast approaching, it’s time to reassess. The market is already picking up, and waiting any longer to jump back in may only mean you’d face more competition from other sellers down the road. Why Now Could Be the Right Time  Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at  CoreLogic , explains that some of those sellers may have pulled their listings late last year with the goal of trying again ...