Tom Choi Real Estate Agent - Los Angeles, Long Beach, South Bay, OC

Tom Choi Real Estate Agent - Los Angeles, Long Beach, South Bay, OC Your local real estate agent realtor here to answer all your real estate needs and questions.

09/12/2026

Trying to time the housing market is a game almost everyone loses. 📉
"I’m waiting for interest rates to drop."
"I’m waiting for prices to hit rock bottom."
It sounds smart, but real estate works just like the stock market: nobody can predict the top or the bottom. While you sit on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect" moment, life moves on and prices usually keep climbing.
Here’s the shift: Stop treating the home you live in like a day-trade stock. 🔑
Yes, real estate builds long-term wealth. But your primary residence isn't just an investment vehicle—it’s where you plant roots, raise a family, and build your life.
The best time to buy or sell isn't when the market reaches an arbitrary number. It’s when your life demands a change and your finances are ready.
Don't time the market. Time your life instead. 📈

Perks of living in Long Beach! Come on down!
07/18/2026

Perks of living in Long Beach! Come on down!

Oof! Gotta work on getting the kids of boomers homes!
06/28/2026

Oof! Gotta work on getting the kids of boomers homes!

06/09/2026

🏡 ✨ WELCOME HOME TO 1506 N NIAGARA ST, BURBANK! ✨ 🏡Looking for the ultimate blend of modern luxury and classic Burbank charm? This beautifully reimagined 3-bed, 2-bath retreat is officially ready for its close-up! 🎬👇🌟 WHY YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS PROPERTY: 🌟📍 Prime Location — Tucked away in a highly desired neighborhood, just minutes from the iconic Magnolia Park, local boutiques, and major studios! 🎬🛍️☕🌿 Backyard Paradise — Step outside into your own private oasis featuring a custom gazebo, serene water elements, and the ultimate setup for summer BBQs! 🍢🍹🌳🍽️ Chef's Kitchen — Cook in style with premium stainless steel appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and gorgeous custom cabinetry! 🧑‍🍳✨🪵 Premium Finishes — Beautiful engineered hardwood floors stretch throughout the seamless, open layout, flowing directly into a sunlit den! ☀️🛋️

Listed by Jonathon Chi

Text me to take a look.

📱213-864-9444

05/19/2026

Thinking about selling your home instead of turning it into a rental property? 🏡💸
While becoming a landlord sounds like the ultimate passive income dream, keeping your current home as a rental might actually cost you more than you think.
Here is why cashing out now could be the smarter financial move:
• 🏡 The Capital Gains Tax Trap: If you’ve lived in your home for 2 of the last 5 years, you can exclude up to $250k (single) or $500k (married) of profit from federal taxes. If you turn it into a rental for too long, you lose this massive tax-free windfall. Why give Uncle Sam a cut if you don’t have to?
• 📉 The Opportunity Cost of Capital: Keeping your equity locked up in one property means you can’t use it elsewhere. Cashing out allows you to reinvest that capital into higher-yielding investments, diversify your portfolio, or fund other major life goals.
• 📉 Buy Down Your Next Loan: Upgrading or moving? Taking the cash from your current home allows you to put a massive down payment on your next property. In a higher-interest-rate market, buying down that larger loan means significantly lower monthly payments and saving a fortune on interest.
• 🛠️ No Tenant Headaches: Being a landlord isn’t always “passive.” Between property management fees, midnight maintenance calls, uncooperative tenants, and vacancy periods, sometimes the cleanest return on investment is a done deal.
Before you commit to property management, let’s crunch the numbers to see which strategy actually puts more money in your pocket. 📊 Drop a comment or DM me to chat!
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05/07/2026

Walkthrough of 3807 Clark Ave in Burbank.

Listed by Lorena Sanchez

05/07/2026

Tour of 2120 Brighton in Burbank. new turnkey. Near the 5 freeway and burbank airport.

Listed by Geremy Yamamoto

04/27/2026

131 s. Virginia Ave. Burbank, ca

Duplex

2 bdrm 1.5 bath in front house and 1 bdrm 1bth in the back house. Both with private yards. 2 car garage in tact.

Message me to take a look. Great price at $1,099,000

If you ever wonder why home prices in Southern California are higher!
02/27/2026

If you ever wonder why home prices in Southern California are higher!

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Lakewood, CA
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