Richard Wamsat’s Real Estate News & Views
Local market updates, buyer and seller tips, and homeowner resources for Orange County and Irvine.
Is This the Year to Sell My House?
If one of the questions you’re asking yourself is, “Should I sell my house this year?” consumer sentiment about selling today should boost your confidence in the right direction. Even with the current health crisis that continues to challenge our nation, Americans still feel good about selling a house. Here’s why. According to the latest Home Purchase Sentiment […]
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Irvine PD’s e-Commerce Exchange Zone
Like many, I entered the fray as zoom meeting, dog interrupting, dishwasher beeping, work from home business person in 2020. Last year at the beginning of the lockdown orders I met a man in the parking lot of a corner gas station to buy two used computer monitors for my makeshift home office since the State […]
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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth over time. This ‘wealth’ is built, in large part, through the creation of […]
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Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the current market conditions are truly making this winter an ideal time to make a move. Here’s a dive into some […]
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3 Must-Do’s When Selling Your Irvine Home in 2021
If you are like most people who are thinking about selling your home it is easy to start daydreaming about your new life in your new space. However, it is also common to have deep sentimental feelings about the home that you are leaving behind. These emotions can either help or hurt your home sale […]
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Here’s to a Wonderful 2021!
From my family to yours, we wish you happiness, health, and success in the new year. Happy 2021! ~The Wamsat’s
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What Do The Experts Say About The 2021 Housing Market?
For all of 2020’s challenges, the housing market provided a shining star helping to fuel the economic recovery across the nation. California took the lead; Orange County, CA issued “Stay-At-Home” orders on March 17, 2020, followed by the entire state being ordered into lockdown two days later. Initially, real estate was not classified as an […]
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Why Selling Your Irvine, CA Home on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake
There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your home. This is true in Irvine, CA as it is all across Orange County. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert you trust to help guide you through the process. If […]
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More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year
This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with our extended families, near and far. In some cases, we […]
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