Real Estate

Freddie Mac: New Year Brings Lower Rates

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, says, “Mortgage rates declined to start the new year with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage…

6 years ago

Austin Extends Public Comment Period For Affordable Housing Blueprint Implementation Plan

The extension provides an opportunity for Austinites to give input on aligning resources, facilitating community partnerships, and unifying strategic directions to…

6 years ago

Mortgage Rates Ending Year On Downward Trend

Yesterday, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing that mortgage rates continued their downward trend…

6 years ago

Livin’ Large – Texas’ Robust Luxury Home Market

Of the state's four major metros, Austin contains the highest overall prices in terms of both sale price and price…

6 years ago

Texas Property Taxes Soar As Homeowners Confront Rising Values

The situation has begged the question of whether these developments have jeopardized Texas’ status as a relatively low-tax state, potentially…

6 years ago

Mortgage Rates Move…Barely

“The response to the recent decline in mortgage rates is already being felt in the housing market. After declining for…

6 years ago

Central Texas Hotels Finding Appeal With International And Out-of-State Buyers

Buyers find opportunity to enter Central Texas markets as some local owners are diversifying out. Austin, TX – With strong…

6 years ago

The Major Challenge Of Inadequate U.S. Housing Supply

"Until construction ramps up, housing costs will likely continue rising above income, constricting household formation and preventing homeownership for millions…

6 years ago

Mortgage Rates Drop To Lowest Point In Three Months

“The 30-year fixed fell to 4.63 percent this week – the lowest it has been since mid-September. Mortgage rates have…

6 years ago

Mortgage Matters: Apartment Sizes Shrinking While Rent Prices Are Growing

Micro-units are becoming more popular, following on the tiny-house trend, as millennials tend to be more environmentally conscious than previous…

6 years ago

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