Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Here I have this month's Market Report for San Diego County. And, below is last month's report. The decrease in the number of houses on the market is a normal seasonal change. Families tend to move in the summers when kids are out of school. But the decrease is also contributing to the already tight market. There just aren't enough houses on the market.    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.   September - Ponder this,  “All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made.” — Virginia Woolf. This quote is quite magical - I love September, summer isn't really gone yet, but new beginnings are all around, the harvest, and back-to-school are full of possibilities and promise.    I am al...

  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 wi...

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. This edition of the eNewsletter also contains some helpful advice for our new residents in San Diego - The mosquitos. Mosquito populations in San Diego have been on the rise due to increased temperatures and humidity these past few years.  The Real Estate Market is changing quite a lot this summer. You might have questions  regarding the effects of our current economics, even if you're just curious, give me call. I love hearing from everyone on this email list. I am here to support you whatever your real estate needs might be.   PONDER THIS - “Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air.” ~ Ralph  Waldo Emerson.  If you haven’t done any of these things yet this summer, do them now! Also, be grateful that here in San Diego summer will really last until about Thanksgiving....