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My clients, and those who follow my blog, know that I often describe the real estate business as “hyper-local.” I didn’t invent that term, but it applies spectacularly in this industry. This is the first in a series of blog posts that will discuss this differentiating fact about real estate from different perspectives.
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This website does a good job of outlining the steps in a Texas foreclosure, and in providing good general information about some alternatives. Continue reading
As we enter the growth phase in our next market cycle, the number of properties attracting multiple offers is likely to increase. Continue reading
There is always a reason when a property is priced below market …. Continue reading
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Your credit score can affect you in ways that most people would never imagine. Here are some great resources to help you avoid surprises. Continue reading
I am pleased to see Austin among the 25 best, but I am equally happy to see us near the bottom of that list … for a number of reasons. Continue reading
In Travis County, much like the rest of the Austin metropolitan area, the average value of a single family home is down in 2010 compared to 2009, but gains from new construction and the commercial sector help to keep total taxable property values very near last year’s number. Continue reading
Last week the U.S. Commerce Dept. announced that new home sales were up 27% in March 2010 compared to February. The surge was described as the strongest (in units) since July 2009, and the largest percentage month-to-month increase in 47 years. How did Austin compare? Continue reading
There is a new program available for homeowners in financial distress — HAFA. Continue reading
The good news is that the “odds of selling” rebounded nicely last month. One month does not make a trend, but unless tax incentives have accelerated too much of what would have been Summer demand, we should see solid sales performance in our market in the next few months with modest increases in sales values. Continue reading
Bill Morris on Austin Real Estate 