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From an investment perspective, higher end homes are often not as good as modest 3 to 4-bedroom homes simply because of lower demand for high end homes. When comparing real estate vs. stocks, just remember you get leverage with real estate (actually I.D.E.A.L.) e.g. you put down $200k on a $1M...

No one knows when the market will bottom with 100% confidence/accuracy. I mean NO ONE. If anyone throws out a time, I'd love to hear the facts and numbers backing up the claim. Buy when the numbers make sense for you personally. Unless you are flipping, it really makes little difference when the...

That's quite short sighted and unfortunate. Hopefully your friend has something in writing and can use that to go after him. Assuming he promised to rebate 50% ($15k). He could have easily made that back through a referral or future sale.

100%? That's called getting your broker license. A realtor is another human trying to make a living just like yourself. Be nice and he might give you more.  ;)

If anyone is looking to buy a new home and interested in getting the biggest rebate possible, hit me up, I will beat any agent's rebate in Irvine...guaranteed. ?????

Real estate is a long term investment and we should absolutely focus on 10, 20, 30 years from now. If you are not an investor and simply looking for your primary residence, of course, do what best suits your personal situation. Maybe the best option is to rent, especially if you are not planning...

Unless you are trading real estate like stocks, maybe we should focus on longer term? Where do you think Irvine real estate prices are heading in 10, 20, 30 years?

But there are no 99 Ranch, H Mart, Zion, or Mitsuwa in South OC...yet

That's if both agents are Realtors but not all agents are Realtors. Everything is negotiable in real estate as long as all parties agree.

2-2.5% usually. I'd offer 2.5% to the buyer's agent just to stay competitive.

Are you in Stonegate? I literally read an identical comment in the Stonegate wechat group yesterday.

Hello fellow Irvine residents (and future residents)! I am a licensed realtor in Irvine and would love the opportunity to work with anyone looking to purchase a new home in the area. My contact info is below. :)