The aspects of living in Austin that have always attracted and kept people living here, coupled with tax incentives for home purchases are making apartment rental less attractive. Continue reading
As always, Austin must grapple with managing the positives of that growth while preserving the culture and the environment that are the basis for the “Austin Lifestyle” that attracts and keeps so many people here. Continue reading
“Worker productivity surged at the fastest pace in six years ….” Continue reading
As the Fed stops buying its own bonds, will mortgage interest rates rise? Some think so. Continue reading
Good news on manufacturing, construction, and home sales today. (See http://www.AustinMarketInfo.com.) The national economy is showing strength, and more economists are optimistic that the recovery is sustainable. Continue reading
Market dashboard expanded, and explanation now available at http://www.AustinMarketDashboard.com.
Continue reading
In a number of blog posts and messages to my clients I have commented on how dramatically supply, demand, pricing, and time on market can vary from one neighborhood to another. I decided to assemble some examples for specific discussion. Continue reading
The only way to recognize a market bottom is when you can look back at it 6 or 12 months in the past. However, history can provide some hints.
Continue reading
More than any time over the past several years, now is when the detailed market knowledge of a real estate professional is very important. Continue reading
Understanding a local real estate market still requires a human being dealing with “hyper-local” market detail. Continue reading