Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Let’s get one thing clear. Context in content is  always  important. But when it comes to the housing market, especially the one we’ve seen the last few years, it’s even more crucial. Why? Because the market trends in recent years are anything but normal. So, when you’re answering questions or dodging objections, context matters even more. Let’s break down an example. This is a recent headline a major news outlet published: We’re all guilty of seeing headlines and jumping to conclusions. We’re especially guilty of not diving in and reading the entire article to understand the full context of how that statement came to be. But words like “price drop” are alarming when it comes to the housing market. They give the impression that home prices will fall, possibly significantly, this year. Opinions are formed, conclusions are made, and misinformation is spread. However,  this headline  couldn’t be further from the truth. That’s where context comes in. If you look at the visual below, you

If  you’re thinking about   buying   or   selling   a home, you probably want to know what’s   really   happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant,   explains : Bottom Line “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for the industry.  Clickbait, the sensationalizing of headlines and content, has been an issue since the dawn of the internet, and housing news is not immune to it. ” Unfortunately, when information in the media isn’t clear, it can generate a lot of fear and uncertainty in the market. As Jason Lewris, Cofounder and Chief Data Officer at  Parcl ,  says : “ In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt. ” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Buying or s

Whether you own a home or looking to buy or sell one, here are the latest Good To Know articles for when you’re ready to take the next step in finding your Forever Home. I am here to support you whatever your real estate needs might be.   When you are ready to make the decision to buy or sell, give me a call.   It’s Spring Cleaning Time. Have you considered cleaning up the portfolio a little by simplifying your assets? Now might be a good time to let go of some investment properties. Turn that equity into something fresh and new. Give me a call!    As always, I am here for you, your family, and friends.   Hope Leitner, CalDRE #01874321  Your Trusted Real Estate Agent 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  HOMEBUYERS, HOMEOWNERS, HOME SELLERS, TRENDS    Outlook for Housing 2022        Housing was one of the strongest sectors of the ec