Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  Spring is here!  We need homes on the market in San Diego! The bidding has started up again. 10 offers on one house.... Thankfully, the skyrocketing prices aren't yet there. But this summer might be the best time to transition out of your house. Upsize or downsize the long-term benefits of homeownership still outweigh rising interest rates.    Ponder this -  "Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness" J.M. Barrie. Of course, not all of us get to bring characters like Peter Pan into the world for a living like J.M. Barrie. But, I for one love to bring people home. My job helps people move through life's biggest changes. It's a special job, and I do it for you.   As always, I am here for you, your family, and friends.   Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors   Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, California Properties Christie D. Horn and Associates 3790 Via de la Valle, Suite 201, Del Mar, CA 92014 Cell: (858) 382-

  Information is brought to you by Hope Leitner Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Protecting Kids From Identity Theft Protecting children is a constant responsibility for parents and guardians alike, and many are unaware that they also need to be protected from identity theft. Identity thieves often apply for government benefits, open bank and credit card accounts, and apply for a loan in the name of the victim, even a child. They often do this long before the child is old enough to open a credit card themselves, destroying a child’s credit history. If your child is getting mail such as bills for products they didn’t receive, an IRS notice that income taxes haven’t been paid, or you or your child are turned down for government benefits because the benefits are being paid to another account linked to your child’s Social Security Number, then they may be the victim of identity theft. To protect them, make sure you’re not carrying around their birth certificate or Soci