Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning […]
April Showers Bring May flowers in Austin! We love rainy days as Austin has plenty of fabulous rainy-day activities! 1. Try your hand at axe throwing at Hatchet Alley. It’s BYOB and located in East Austin between the Airport and Downtown Austin. Hatchet Alley’s Texas-sized indoor space of over 12,000 square feet is suitable for […]
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that […]
Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Peter Warden, Editor of The Mortgage Reports, explains: “The lender will check […]
Life events can have a major impact on what you need from your home, and retirement is one of the biggest changes many of us face. This period of your life can mean doing more of the things you enjoy, like traveling, visiting with loved ones, or taking on new hobbies. But what does that […]
Some Highlights If you have additional loved ones coming to live with you but don’t have enough space, it may be time to consider a larger, multigenerational home. Some key benefits of multigenerational living include a combined homebuying budget, shared caregiving duties, enhanced relationships, and more. These benefits might be why more people are choosing […]
If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you move? To help answer both of those questions, let’s turn […]
Farm-to-table restaurants in Austin are some of the best Austin restaurants to try! Why? You’ll be eating the cuisine that naturally grows in our area of the country, supporting the local farmers and ranchers, and enjoying food prepared by kind, passionate chefs who are doing their best to show some love to the food providers […]
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more specifically, if you’re a real estate economist mortgage rates, because you will always […]
Here are some fun things to do this month! 1. Austin Reggae Festival When: 4/22/22 – 4/24/22 Where: Auditorium Shores The Reggae Fest features three days of reggae, along with more than 50 vendors selling food, plus arts and crafts. 2. Moontower Comedy Festival When: 4/13/22 – 4/24/22 Where: The Paramount Theatre & Stateside Theatre […]
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