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.
New Research Shows Housing Is Affordable For First-Time Buyers
Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports on the percentage of First-Time Home Buyers (FTHB) on a monthly and yearly basis. Their […]
A Lack of Inventory Continues to Impact the Housing Market
The housing crisis is finally in the rear-view mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest point in years. The market will continue to strengthen in 2019. However, there is one thing that […]
A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: An emerging trend for some time now has been the difference between available inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets and that in the starter and trade-up markets and what those differences are doing to prices! Inventory continues to rise in the luxury and premium home markets which is causing prices […]
Mainstream Concerns about an Economic Slowdown Revisited
Recently, we reported that many believe a recession could happen within the next two years. We explained that 70% of economists and market analysts surveyed last year believe that a recession will occur in 2019 or 2020 and that 42% of consumers currently looking to purchase a home also agree that a recession will occur […]
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Phone: 949-864-6933
Email: richard@wamsat.com
Website: www.ocLUXEhomes.com
CalRE #: 01345167
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