5 Powerful Reasons to Own Instead of Rent
Owning a home has great financial benefits.In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban…
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
10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start.Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you…
Is Mortgage Debt out of Control?
The housing crisis of the last decade was partially caused by unhealthy levels of mortgage debt. Homeowners were using their homes as ATMs by refinancing…
Top 5 Reasons You Should NOT FSBO
Rising home prices coupled with a lack of inventory in todays market may cause some homeowners to consider selling their home on their own (known…
Know What to Expect at Your Home Inspection
So you made anoffer and it was accepted. Now, your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents oftentimes make your…
Now’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Current Home!
Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered premium homes. In todays real estate…
Happy Independence Day!
Wishing you & yours a safe & Happy 4th of July!Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters
Millennials Are Increasing the Demand for Condominiums
When deciding to buy a home, people are presented with many different options. The type of home you buy depends on your needs, budget, and…
Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 6 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights:Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 6 years.Stock owners…
Before You Look for Your Dream Home: Know What You Want vs. What You Need!
In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what youre looking for when you…
