A Great Way to Increase Your Family’s Net Worth
Every three years, theFederal Reserve conducts itsSurvey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016.The…
Author: Richard Wamsat
Richard Wamsat is an author, a deep thinker, and master of home sales. He lives in Irvine, California with his wife Brandy and a fluffy white dog named Murphy. His knowledge of real estate spans two decades having purchased his first home at the age of 19. He has worked in both Northern California and Southern California markets and has fought with banks to save client's homes or get relief from underwater mortgages during the Great Recession. Richard is a licensed real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - CalRE#01345167. He has earned the designation of Master Certified Negotiation Expert from The Real Estate Negotiation Institute, a member of the Harvard Program on Negotiation. Connect with Richard on Twitter @rwamsat, or on his website https://ocluxehomes.com
Busting the Myth About a Housing Affordability Crisis
It seems you cant find a headline with the term housing affordability without the word crisis attached to it. Thats because some only consider the…
5 Real Estate Reality TV Myths Explained
Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? Weve all been there,…
Rent Vs. Own [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to…
Appreciation Is Strong: It Might Be Time to Sell
Theres no doubt that todays housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Heres a look at…
Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:Buying a home can be intimidating if youre not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.To point you in the right direction, heres…
The Benefits of Growing Equity in Your Home
Over the last couple of years, weve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a…
American Confidence in Housing at an All-Time High
Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers confidence in the real estate…
Why All the Chicken Littles Should Calm Down
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their 2019 Q2 Homeownership Report. Some began to see the sky falling, believing the report showed Americans may be…
How Much Do You Know About Down Payments?
Whether youve owned a home before, or youre ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling…
