David Mercier Real Estate

David Mercier Real Estate David is an Orange County native who has been invested in real estate since 2012.

In his free time he enjoys hiking, beach days, & spending time with his family. In addition to real estate, David has been an orphan advocate for over 15 years.

The math that makes some parents and grandparents do a double take: four years of dorm room and board now runs around $1...
06/18/2026

The math that makes some parents and grandparents do a double take: four years of dorm room and board now runs around $14,000 a year, money you never see again.

Buy a small condo in your student's college town instead and the story changes:

• Your student lives there, so you're housing them either way
• Roommates' rent can help cover the mortgage
• You're building equity instead of writing checks to the school

When they graduate, you can sell or keep it as a rental. Not financial advice, just math.

Curious whether the numbers work in your kid's college town? DM me and I'll run them with you.

Carson Park just got one of its cleanest turnkey listings of the year. 🏡If you've been waiting for a home where someone ...
06/16/2026

Carson Park just got one of its cleanest turnkey listings of the year. 🏡
If you've been waiting for a home where someone already did all the work, this renovated 3-bed in one of Long Beach's most loved neighborhoods is it.

Renovated top to bottom with fresh paint inside and out, recessed lighting, new laminate flooring, and a neutral palette throughout. The updated kitchen has warm oak cabinetry, tons of storage, and a full appliance package. Both bathrooms got a spa-inspired redesign, plus a brand new water heater for peace of mind.

🛏️ 3 Bed
🛁 2 Bath
📐 1,344 sq ft
🚗 2-car attached garage
🌳 Large backyard for entertaining, gardening, or play

Property Highlights:
📍 Carson Park, Long Beach
🏡 Single-family home, built 1953
📐 1,344 sq ft on a 5,100 sq ft lot
⛳ Near El Dorado Park, the golf course, and CSULB
💰 $1,049,000

Homes this move-in ready in Carson Park don't sit long. If you want the full details or a private tour, send me a message and let's talk.

Listed by Dave Pedneault

Turns out the fastest way to start a bidding war in 2026 is three little words: "assumable low rate." 😏Most sellers list...
06/11/2026

Turns out the fastest way to start a bidding war in 2026 is three little words: "assumable low rate." 😏
Most sellers list the kitchen remodel and the new roof. Almost nobody markets the one feature buyers actually lose sleep over, the loan itself.

With rates hovering near 6.5%, a buyer who can assume a 2.75% mortgage saves roughly $400 to $800 a month on a typical balance. That's not a perk, that's THE selling feature!

• VA and FHA loans are often assumable, and the buyer does NOT have to be a veteran
• A low locked-in rate can be your single biggest selling point, sometimes worth more than another price cut
• Marketed right, it pulls in buyers who'd never qualify at today's rates

If you've got a low-rate assumable loan, you're sitting on leverage most sellers don't even know they have. Let's talk about how to market it. 📩

Which type of first-time buyer are you? 👀Swipe through to find yourself (or your friend who's been "almost ready to buy"...
06/10/2026

Which type of first-time buyer are you? 👀

Swipe through to find yourself (or your friend who's been "almost ready to buy" for three years).

If you're ready to stop browsing and actually make a move, drop a 🏠 in the comments or DM me. I work with all eight types and more! 😂

Pride of ownership is real, and this Plaza neighborhood charmer proves it. 🏡Cared for by the same owner for three decade...
06/09/2026

Pride of ownership is real, and this Plaza neighborhood charmer proves it. 🏡
Cared for by the same owner for three decades, this 1952 mid-century gem blends original character with room to make it your own.

🛏️ 3 bed / 🛁 2 bath, all on a single level
🔥 Two floor-to-ceiling brick fireplaces
✨ Permitted bonus/family room with soaring vaulted wood-beam ceilings
🚪 Stained-glass front door, rich wood paneling, and a galley kitchen with breakfast bar
🏊 Kidney-shaped pool with a spacious patio for SoCal indoor-outdoor living

Property Highlights:
📍 Plaza neighborhood, a short stroll to El Dorado Park
🏡 Single-family, built 1952
📐 1,734 sq ft on a corner lot
🚗 Attached garage plus great storage
💰 $1,100,000

Homes with this much character and untapped potential are a rare find. If you have been waiting for a one-owner home with good bones and a pool, this one is worth a look.
Send me a DM and I'll get you the full details. 📩

Listed by Deidre Pfeifer

Saving your way to a million-dollar home in a market that won't stop moving is a bit like running on a treadmill to catc...
06/04/2026

Saving your way to a million-dollar home in a market that won't stop moving is a bit like running on a treadmill to catch a bus.

The buyers who actually got to their dream home usually didn't save their way there in one shot. They bought what they could afford, built equity, then used that equity to level up.

• A $600K home in a rising market builds real equity. That becomes your down payment on the next one.
• Every year you wait, the 20% target gets bigger. Every year you own, your equity grows instead.
• Renting while you wait means paying someone else's mortgage with nothing to show for it.

You don't have to start at the top of the ladder. You just have to get on it.

Thinking about what a step-one purchase could look like? DM me and let's run the numbers.

Your Enneagram says a lot about you...including your dream home.🏡✨ Swipe through to find yours, then drop your number in...
06/03/2026

Your Enneagram says a lot about you...including your dream home.
🏡✨ Swipe through to find yours, then drop your number in the comments! 👇

Tag a friend who needs to see their house 🔑

This East Long Beach pool home just hit the market, and it's checking every single box. 🏊Fully remodeled, move-in ready,...
06/02/2026

This East Long Beach pool home just hit the market, and it's checking every single box. 🏊

Fully remodeled, move-in ready, and sitting near Heartwell Park and the Heartwell Golf Course. Whether you're looking for your forever home or a showpiece you can actually live in, this one is worth a serious look.

🛏 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,242 sq ft on a 5,145 sq ft lot
🔥 Primary suite with cozy fireplace, plus new French doors opening to the backyard
🍳 Remodeled galley-style kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances
🏊 Saltwater pool with Orco stone decking and child safety fencing
🚗 Detached 2-car garage + central heat and air
🪴 Custom hardscape, LVP floors, dual-pane windows, full copper plumbing, new water heater

Property Highlights:
📍 East Long Beach, near Heartwell Park
🏡 Single-family home
📐 1,242 sq ft | 5,145 sq ft lot
🚗 Detached 2-car garage
💰 $1,199,000

This is the rare kind of pool home where nothing needs fixing. Fully updated, move-in ready, and priced to move. Send me a message if you want to get a showing scheduled before the weekend.
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Listed by Allison Haney

It sounds absurd when you say it out loud. But I hear it constantly.Here are the actual numbers on a typical OC home, bo...
05/28/2026

It sounds absurd when you say it out loud. But I hear it constantly.

Here are the actual numbers on a typical OC home, bought at the 2001 median price:

• Bought for ~$360,000. Worth today: ~$1,400,000.
• Total gain: $1,040,000
• $500,000 exits completely tax-free (married filing jointly)
• Taxable portion: $540,000. Combined fed + CA bill: ~$180,000.
• What you actually keep: ~$860,000 in profit

That's 83% of a million-dollar gain in your pocket.

Capital gains taxes are real. But so is $860,000. If the tax math has been keeping you in a house that stopped fitting your life, let's run your numbers together.

DM me or drop a comment.
(example uses median home prices)

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