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
If you needed any more evidence that the times have changed, this is it. Continue reading
has approved a new version of the tax incentive for home purchases. 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
Buyers who keep shopping now will be able to take advantage of any extension of the tax credit program that is enacted, and by moving sooner rather than later they’ll be able to capitalize on today’s lower prices and interest rates as well. 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.
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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