Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  May Calendar of Events in San Diego Summer is just around the corner! More sun! Less rain! I'm really looking forward to the heat after this long chilly winter (by San Diego standards). Let's take advantage of these last few weeks of Spring and enjoy them. The calendar below is full of great opportunities to do just this.    May - Ponder this -   "Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams   I am here for you, your family, and your friends. Whether you own a home or you are looking to buy or sell one, I'm here to help.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this event calendar every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   Your Forever Agent,    Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors   Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, California Properties Christie D. Horn and Associates Cell: (858) 382-3763 Website: HopeLeitner.com  

  Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got  a move  on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until  mortgage rates  come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, there’s a longstanding relationship between mortgage rates and buyer demand. Typically, the higher rates are, you’ll see lower buyer demand. That’s because some people who want to move will be hesitant to take on a higher mortgage rate for their next home. So, they decide to wait it out and put their plans on hold. But when rates start to come down, things change. It goes from limited or weak demand to good or strong demand. That’s because a big portion of the buyers who sat on the sidelines when rates were higher are going to jump back in and make their moves happen. The  graph below  helps give you a visual of how this relationship works and where we are today:   As Lisa Sturteva

Spring is here! If you haven't taken a drive into the desert to see the flowers, try to do it soon. As soon as the hot sun comes out it will only be a short time before the flowers are gone. Below are many more ideas for maximizing the fun in the sun that we have in San Diego.    April - Ponder this -   “Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” — Maya Angelou   I am here for you, your family, and your friends. Whether you own a home or you are looking to buy or sell one, I'm here to help.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this event calendar every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   Your Forever Agent,    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) 382-3763 Website: HopeLeitner.c

Spring's arrival heralds a warming trend in the real estate market, signaling the onset of a hot sales season ahead.   Below you'll find the housing report for the current month along with data from the preceding two months. Notably, there's a surge in the number of properties hitting the market in the last two months, indicating a growing pool of sellers. However, it's crucial to recognize that buyer demand remains robust. Despite this uptick in listings, San Diego County continues to grapple with an inventory shortage. The average cost of a home has risen, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some affordable properties out there.    Whether you're contemplating a purchase or sale, I invite you to reach out. Let's discuss your options within the dynamics of our distinctive housing market, ensuring your decisions align with the current trends and realities.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this market update every month, plea

Spring is just around the corner - I'm looking forward to the coming warmer weather. It may always be sunny in San Diego, but our subtle seasons are still a beautiful transformation to wittness.    March - Ponder this -   "When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go." — Carol Burnett With the coming Spring hold on! Change is in the air, maybe that change is your move!    I am here for you, your family, and your friends. Whether you own a home or you are looking to buy or sell one, I'm here to help.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this event calendar every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   Your Forever Agent,    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) 382-3763 Website: HopeLeitner.com     ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC. Real Estate Brokerage Services

    The only sure thing in life is change, and a New Year means changes to everything, including the real esate market. Interest rate flucuations, seasonal downturns and ongoing demand for real estate have mixed together to make the housing market in San Diego look pretty stable. Especially after the roller coaster of recent years.    Below you can see the housing reports for both this month and last month. The biggest difference being that more people are ready to sell now that the holidays have passed and they're fullfilling their new year resolitions to finally downsize, or upsize, or move for whatever good reason, so more houses are the market. But, please note, demand is still high as well.    What change are you gong to make this year?    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

February is the month when I feel like winter is begins to recede. The Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras and the increase in "fun runs" around the county make it feel like Spring is just around the corner.    February - Ponder this,  “What could we accomplish if we knew we could not fail?” – Eleanor Roosevelt - Something about the ambition of January resolutions makes me sad about the reality of change. February is a month of hope - if I'm still doing the thing I resolved to do, then I am stronger and better for my effort. I feel like I can't fail now!   I am here for you, your family, and your friends. Whether you own a home or you are looking to buy or sell one, I'm here to help.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this event calendar every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   Your Forever Agent,    Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors  

Happy New Year! January is the month of new beginnings. May 2024 be full of opportunities and success! San Diego is sure starting things off with a bang! There are so many great activities for everyone. I see lots of activities for fun under our sun!  January - Ponder this,  "If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello." – Paulo Coelho - Sometimes change feels overwhelming, especially when it's forced on you. January is wonderful! This is the month we permit ourselves to embrace change, which makes us stronger.  I am here for you, your family, and your friends. Whether you own a home or you are looking to buy or sell one, I'm here to help.   If you know anyone who might be interested in receiving this event calendar every month, please have them sign up at this  link.   Your Forever Agent,    Hope Leitner, CRS, CalDRE #01874321 Hope Opens Doors

  If you’re thinking about  buying  or  selling  a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the  housing market  in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over  home price  headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created some challenges for buyers and sellers looking to make a move. But what’s on the horizon for the  new year ? The good news is, many experts are optimistic we’ve turned a corner and are headed in a positive direction. Mortgage Rates Expected To Ease Recently, mortgage rates have started to come back down. This has offered hope to buyers dealing with affordability challenges. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at  First American ,  explains  how they may continue to drop: “ Mortgage rates have already retreated from recent peaks near 8 percent and may fall further . . . ” Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist at the  National Association of Realtors  (NAR),  says : “For home buyers who are taking on a mortgage to purchase a home and have been war