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.

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)

I already know which one I am 😅 Which are you?Did this feel accurate… or not at all? 👀Comment your kitchen aesthetic ↓
05/27/2026

I already know which one I am 😅 Which are you?
Did this feel accurate… or not at all? 👀
Comment your kitchen aesthetic ↓

They didn't just update the kitchen. They replaced the roof, HVAC, plumbing, windows, flooring, doors, and garage door t...
05/26/2026

They didn't just update the kitchen. They replaced the roof, HVAC, plumbing, windows, flooring, doors, and garage door too. This is what "move-in ready" is supposed to mean. 🏡

A beautifully renovated 3 bed / 2 bath in one of Long Beach's most sought-after neighborhoods, and there is nothing left for you to do.

🛏 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,390 Sq Ft
✨ New kitchen: quartz counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances
🏠 Primary bedroom with open beam ceilings and a custom walk-in closet
🔧 New roof, HVAC, plumbing, windows, LVP flooring, and more
🚗 Detached 2-car garage with ADU potential (buyer to verify)
🌿 Private enclosed backyard with manicured yard

Property Highlights:
📍 Los Altos, Long Beach
🏡 Single-Family Home
📐 1,390 Sq Ft
💰 $1,195,000

If you're tired of buying a home and then immediately pulling out your checkbook for repairs, this is what you're looking for. It's priced at a premium, but so is not having to fix a single thing. DM me if you want to take a look.
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Listed by Judi Reimer

Except, well... everyone can figure out why.Selling a home is not a passive activity. The agents who consistently net th...
05/21/2026

Except, well... everyone can figure out why.

Selling a home is not a passive activity. The agents who consistently net their sellers top dollar are running a real operation: professional photography, targeted digital ads, a pre-launch buzz campaign, broker outreach, strategic pricing, and follow-up on every lead. It takes a professional, custom marketing plan to achieve those high sales prices!

• A wider buyer pool creates competition.
• Competition creates multiple offers.
• Multiple offers create leverage. Leverage creates a higher final sales price.

Cutting corners on commission usually means cutting corners on marketing. And in a market where buyers have options, that gap shows up fast in your net proceeds.

If you want to know what a real marketing plan looks like and what it's worth to your bottom line, let's talk.

A home in the Los Cerritos neighborhood of Long Beach that's been raised to a different standard. 🏡This isn't a flip. Ev...
05/19/2026

A home in the Los Cerritos neighborhood of Long Beach that's been raised to a different standard. 🏡

This isn't a flip. Every upgrade, from the smart home system, the sunken living room, the chef's kitchen, was added by owners who actually lived here and kept raising the bar. The result feels custom without feeling cold.

🛏 3 bedrooms, including TWO full primary suites,
🛁 3 full bathrooms
📐 2,758 sq ft | 6,550 sq ft lot

Property Highlights:
📍 Los Cerritos, Long Beach
🏡 Single family, 2 stories, fully updated
🔥 Sunken living room with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace
🍷 Kitchen with quartzite island, built-in wine fridge, and walk-in pantry
🖥 Full smart home: fiber 2.5 Gbps, hardwired ethernet, wall-mounted iPad, automated lighting, climate, AV, and security cameras
🚗 Detached 3-car garage with 220V EV charging
🍖 Outdoor entertaining area with professional 6-burner BBQ, Sunbrella awnings, and string lights
💰 $1,495,000

Appliances, washer/dryer, BBQ, Tesla charger, security cameras and more are all included.

Send me a message and I'll get you the full details.

A lot of couples said they'd jump in when prices came down. Well, Southern California condo prices just posted their big...
05/14/2026

A lot of couples said they'd jump in when prices came down. Well, Southern California condo prices just posted their biggest year-over-year drop in 14 years.

Here's what that actually looks like right now:

• Median condo prices are down 6% year-over-year, to around $656,000 across SoCal
• Sales volume is near a 20-year low for this time of year, meaning less competition and more room to negotiate
• The buyers sitting on the sidelines are the reason you have leverage right now

The market you were waiting for is here. The question is whether you're ready to move when it is.

If you want to run the numbers on a specific area or price point, send me a message.

A timeless Spanish-style retreat on Naples Island, just five houses from the open water of Alamitos Bay 🌴If you've been ...
05/12/2026

A timeless Spanish-style retreat on Naples Island, just five houses from the open water of Alamitos Bay 🌴
If you've been waiting for a Naples home with real character, this is the one. Barreled ceilings, stained-glass windows, a Dutch front door, and a Juliette balcony off the primary suite.

🛏️ 3 Bedrooms (all up)
🛁 3 Bathrooms (2 full, 1 half)
📐 1,786 sqft
✨ Primary suite with vaulted ceilings, freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, walk-in shower
🌅 Secondary bedroom with rooftop deck access
🔥 Gas fireplace and elegant formal dining room
🍳 Updated kitchen with granite counters
🚪 Dutch front door, stained-glass windows, wood floors

Property Highlights:
📍 Naples Island, Long Beach
🏡 1925 Spanish-style Single Family
📐 1,786 sqft on a 2,402 sqft lot
🚗 Attached 1-car garage
🌊 Across the road from Alamitos Bay
💰 $1,945,000

Homes this close to the water on Naples don't sit long. It's already trending to sell faster than 88% of nearby listings. If you want to walk through it (or know someone who should), send me a message and I'll set it up.

Listed by Melissa Phillips & Lauren Vece, First Team Real Estate

AI is genuinely useful in real estate, from market research and neighborhood comparisons to understanding basic terminol...
05/05/2026

AI is genuinely useful in real estate, from market research and neighborhood comparisons to understanding basic terminology. But it stops being useful right around the time the contracts start.

Buying a home is one of the most legally complex transactions most people will ever do. We're talking:

• Hundreds of pages of disclosures, contracts, and addenda, each with terms that can cost you thousands if misread
• Inspection findings that require experienced eyes to interpret (not just a summary)
• Negotiation nuance that shifts by neighborhood, seller motivation, and market conditions
• Coordination across escrow, title, lenders, inspectors, and agents. One missed step can delay or kill a deal.

AI can help you get smarter about the process. It can't protect you in it.

If you're thinking about buying, with or without AI in your corner, let's talk. I'll make sure the human part is covered.

Belmont Shore duplex just steps from 2nd Street, the beach, shops, and restaurants 👀This one is a rare find for someone ...
04/21/2026

Belmont Shore duplex just steps from 2nd Street, the beach, shops, and restaurants 👀

This one is a rare find for someone looking to owner-occupy, invest, or help offset a mortgage with rental income in one of Long Beach’s most desirable coastal neighborhoods.

Unit 1:
🏠 2 Beds
🛁 2 Baths
✨ Recently refurbished lower unit
🍽 Upgraded kitchen + new appliances
🔥 Living room fireplace
🌿 French doors opening to front balcony

Unit 2:
🏠 2 Beds
🛁 2 Baths
🪜 Split-level floor plan
🛋 Living room + upper dining/family room
🔥 Fireplace
🌿 Front balcony + natural light

Property Highlights:
📍 Belmont Shore
🏡 Duplex
📐 2,207 Sq Ft total
🚗 Rare subterranean parking with 2 spaces per unit
🧺 Enclosed washer + dryer in each unit
💰 $1,675,000

This is the kind of property that does not come around often in Belmont Shore, especially for buyers who want flexibility, location, and long-term upside.

DM me if you want the details & to set up a showing.
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Listed by Phillip Mazzocco

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04/15/2026

🔢 Which one is the worst? 
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