You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Many people believe you need toput down 20%of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put downfar lesson…
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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
Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?
If youre a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead ofsellingit.…
Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matteryour motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider…
Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing its the best time to…
The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability
If youve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, youve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according toexperts, the key…
Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quicklymortgage ratesrose last year.Now, as…
Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on…
Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If yourethinkingof buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-termbenefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide,home pricesappreciated by288.7%over the last…
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines
If youve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, youre certainly not alone. Theres no doubt, thestoriesin the media can be pretty…
Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If youre thinking ofsellingyour…
