The Austin real estate market has been in a stall mode while everyone was waiting for the election, lower interest rates and more inventory. The election is now over, interest rates are down, and there’s way more inventory. In fact, the number of homes for sale in October was the most in more than 4 years. No more excuses – time to make your move and make this your November to remember! A year ago,…
As we approach the final quarter of 2024, the upcoming Presidential Election is on many people’s minds, especially regarding its impact on the housing market. Is it a real concern or just noise? Typically, homes for sale and home sales peak in May-June in Texas, according to real estate appraisers and consultants. During election years, there’s usually no significant change in the housing market, except in November. Buyer and seller activity tends to slow down…
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I love July. Summer is in full swing and it can be a HOT month for real estate, believe it or not. Anxious buyers want to secure a place to live before school starts – mid August –so they’re out in full force. I’m busy opening doors for them, or setting up a search to find their perfect next home. Record number of Americans are travelling abroad this summer, especially to Europe, and Bob and…
No more excuses, no more waiting, no more stare downs. It’s time to make your move and change your tune. We finally have the inventory (more homes for sale than we’ve had in 13 years) at great prices with creative incentives from both lenders and sellers. The time is right to change your tune. And speaking of tunes, it’s also time to Tune In to June Happenings! Tune In to Real Estate News Want to…
April showers did bring May flowers and also more houses for sale! Housing inventory has more than doubled from two years ago but sellers want the price their neighbor got back then and buyers want lower prices (with a 3% loan.) Unfortunately, neither of those are realistic in this market. If you’re planning to sell, I’ve included some valuable and timely information about pricing. No telling where interest rates are going but I do know…
2024 is whizzing by but April 8th gave us a moment of pause (well, we got 3 minutes) with a total eclipse that proved to be a must see event. And now, let’s look at some other April Musts that are also worth taking a pause for. Read on! April “must read”-real estate news Biden Proposes $10,000 Tax Breaks for First-Time Homebuyers, ‘Starter Home’ Sellers President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s…
The Super Bowl is over–now it’s time to start the year! And it’s a short month, so let’s Get To It! Get To It…Get Back To Your Home Search. Interest rates are going down, inventory is going up, so get a jump on the market now. Pent-up buyer demand is ready to become unleashed – Get a jump on the other buyers, as you will have more negotiating power now than in the Spring! Homebuyers…