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So, where is that “median” house?

You’ve decided to look for a home — either your first one, or a move-up. You’ve got good employment history, solid rental and/or mortgage payment history, you have managed your credit, and you have been preapproved for a mortgage loan. Where should you focus your search? Continue reading →

Are home prices falling?

When I see reports like those this week about how weak home prices are I feel the need to remind Austin/Central Texas consumers that we really are different. Renewed strength in other major metropolitan areas will obviously help us too, but so far the sky isn’t falling here. Continue reading →

Austin sales performance by price range

Obviously, this post offers no advice to any individual homeowner, but even without discussing specific prices of specific homes, I hope this snapshot of one month’s sales will provide a point of reference in thinking about positioning the home you wish to sell. Continue reading →

Quick comparison — Austin vs. Case-Shiller Index

Unlike many cities used in the Case-Shiller Index, Austin saw average home sale prices dip in December, but here’s a different view of that data. Continue reading →

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