Richard Wamsat

Broker Associate | REALTOR®

Richard Wamsat, Broker Associate, Realtor® (DRE#01345167) has been representing clients for over 20 years in all price ranges, from condos to mansions, and from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors. In 2013, Richard sought out RENI, a member of the Harvard Program on negotiation, to enhance his negotiation skills on behalf of his clients. As a result, he earned the prestigious designation of Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE). Only a fraction of real estate agents nationwide have attained this distinction. While Richard cannot guarantee a deal that's too good to be true, his MCNE designation signifies that he has the knowledge and skills to safeguard your interests during the negotiation process.

The 2023 Fall Guides for Buying or Selling a Home Have Arrived

By Richard Wamsat | September 8, 2023

  Are You Thinking About Buying a Home? The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home…or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. The free eGuide  will […]

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Richard Wamsat | September 8, 2023

  Some Highlights Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low. While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer projected to decrease. Let’s connect so you know what’s happening with home values in our local area. Sources   https://www.mba.org/docs/default-source/research-and-forecasts/forecasts/mortgage-finance-forecast-dec-2022.pdf https://www.mba.org/docs/default-source/research-and-forecasts/forecasts/2023/mortgage-finance-forecast-aug-2023.pdf https://www.fanniemae.com/media/45801/display https://www.fanniemae.com/media/48726/display https://twitter.com/NewsLambert/status/1671900591113609216 (Morgan Stanley) https://twitter.com/NewsLambert/status/1671556169712672768 (AEI) […]

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes

By Richard Wamsat | September 7, 2023

Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way: “Buyers should expect that over the next 12 to 24 months there will be a notable increase […]

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

By Richard Wamsat | September 6, 2023

If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates. Since mortgage rates impact what you can afford when you take out a home loan – and affordability is a challenge today – it’s a good time to look at the big picture of where mortgage rates have been historically compared […]

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Email: richard@wamsat.com
Website: www.ocLUXEhomes.com
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