Irvine Real Estate

Geez has it only been 6 months of 2020? Feels like we have been slaying dragons for a year now. Looking back at my younger self - you know the clean shaven guy from a couple months ago - it seems like I must have grown by a factor of years, but no it has just been a few months. The post-apocalyptic real estate market doesn’t look too bad moving forward. Here is some research I dug-up from people smarter than me.

Who do you know that would love this move-in-ready premium lake view condo in Irvine? . The view is spectacular and the sounds of running water is amazing. So peaceful. If you thought you had to spend a million dollars for a view like this in Irvine, think again. We are priced at $355,800. Check out the rest of the photos here: http://242Pineview.com . Richard Wamsat | CalRE#01345167 | Coldwell Banker Realty

Geez has it only been 6 months of 2020? Feels like we have been slaying dragons for a year now. Looking back at my younger self - you know the clean shaven guy from a couple months ago - it seems like I must have grown by a factor of years, but no it has just been a few months. The post-apocalyptic real estate market doesn’t look too bad moving forward. Here is some research I dug-up from people smarter than me.

Who do you know that would love this move-in-ready premium lake view condo in Irvine? . The view is spectacular and the sounds of running water is amazing. So peaceful. If you thought you had to spend a million dollars for a view like this in Irvine, think again. We are priced at $355,800. Check out the rest of the photos here: http://242Pineview.com . Richard Wamsat | CalRE#01345167 | Coldwell Banker Realty

Like many, when the shut down started, I spent a lot of time on the couch binge-watching TV. I gained 15 lbs (still hadn't fully lost the weight I gained over Christmas), and was drinking daily. That all got old quick. I am thankful to be back to work even if my command center is moved from my office to my kitchen table. If you listen to the news, you might think that everything is doom and gloom, but I am seeing a lot of activity in real estate. Home buyers are taking adva...ntage of today's low-interest rates. Here is a quick look at average interest rates through the decades. https://ocluxehomes.com/interest-rates-hover-near-historic/ There are a few buyers that rushed to the market thinking that there would be huge discounts in real estate like we saw in 2008, but that has not been the case. Prices have not dropped. Here is more on why https://ocluxehomes.com/think-this-is-a-housing-crisis-thi/. There was a short pause in real estate, but now our Southern California market is heating up in spite of the Coronavirus. Agents have been deemed essential and we are taking the necessary precautions and leveraging technology to help you buy and sell. Stay safe, and know that I am here for you and thankful for your support. It feels good to be busy again. See more

1 Bedroom PLUS an office for under $500k in Irvine. Move-in ready and ready to sell. It's amazing, check it out! http://10Lakepines.com

Coldwell Banker Realty’s President and CEO Ryan Gorman is hosting a State of the Real Estate Union tomorrow, and it is open to the public. You are welcome to join, details below. ~Richard ... Click below to join online via Microsoft Teams on 4/16 @ 4pm EST. https://bit.ly/3dWuwGp Ryan will speak directly to home buyers and home sellers, discussing what consumers want to know during COVID-19. He’ll cover the CARES Act, the market, as well as the tech and tools that the Coldwell Banker brand has in place to keep business moving. Ryan will present for 15-minutes, followed by a 15-minute home buyer and seller Q+A.

We may be facing challenging economic times today, but the housing market is poised to help the economy recover, not drag it down. Expert insights are painting a bright future for housing when the economy bounces back and it will.

Scary headlines sell newspapers and clicks but make sure you are getting the full story. Here are a couple of examples.

The 2008 recession was caused by housing. This slow down is caused by an outside force (coronavirus). Similarly, the experts are comparing it to the market slow down after 9/11. Back then there was fear and anxiety among the general public. People avoided crowds as we are instructed to do now.

Home. It’s a part of our DNA. Has been since we were founded over 114 years ago. But so has the unexpected. It’s part of our founding story and over our histor...y we’ve seen the unexpected change our business, our mindset and our homes. The unexpected has come once again. It’s changing our normal lives, and reminding us of the importance of home. Not just the place where we reside, but the communities and people we love. In this time of change Coldwell Banker and our tens of thousands of agents across the globe are still actively working to serve our communities in whatever way we can, even as many of us do so from our living rooms, kitchen tables and spare bedrooms. If there’s one thing we understand more than most, it’s the value of home.

This too shall pass... I’m here for you if you need me. If you or someone you know is concerned about being out in public, I’m happy to pick up your prescriptions, water, pet-food, whatever you need... Let me know. Just call or text me.... 949-864-6480, I mean it! ~Richard

Demand for homes in Irvine has increased and there is not enough inventory. If you are thinking about selling your Irvine home let's talk so we can strategize on how to take advantage of the market. . . . Richard Wamsat | 949-864-6480 ... CalRE #01345167 | Coldwell Banker Realty See more

Where is everyone going? Hint: it is not California.