Real Estate
Pending home sales slip 10.6% in February across the U.S.
April 7, 2021
Pending home sales slip 10.6% in February across the U.S.
“The demand for a home purchase is widespread, multiple offers are prevalent, and days-on-market are swift but contracts are not…
Housing affordability, homelessness in Texas
April 6, 2021
Housing affordability, homelessness in Texas
People become homeless for a variety of reasons. Unemployment and poverty are major contributors, as are untreated mental illness...
Central Texas home sales dip following winter storms
March 23, 2021
Central Texas home sales dip following winter storms
“Although the winter storms slowed activity in February, this does not indicate a market slowdown. We’re still very much in…
Mortgage rates continue to rise
March 18, 2021
Mortgage rates continue to rise
“As expected, mortgage rates continued to inch up but are still hovering around three percent, keeping...
Mortgage rates continue to rise
March 11, 2021
Mortgage rates continue to rise
MCLEAN, Va. – Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing that the 30-year fixed-rate…
San Marcos rent lower than state average
March 10, 2021
San Marcos rent lower than state average
The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings in February 2021 across 8 metro cities...
Pending home sales retreat 2.8% in January, but climb from last year
March 9, 2021
Pending home sales retreat 2.8% in January, but climb from last year
Key Highlights Nationally, pending home sales decreased 2.8% in January from the prior month. Pending home sales were 13%…
Texas home sales, median price break records while housing inventory hits all-time low
March 2, 2021
Texas home sales, median price break records while housing inventory hits all-time low
“Texas real estate sales broke records despite being in the middle of a pandemic...”
New report from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds over 11 million families at risk of losing housing
March 1, 2021
New report from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds over 11 million families at risk of losing housing
We know small landlords are struggling, too, with many dipping into savings or using credit cards to make it through…
Mortgage Rates Average 2.97 Percent This Week
February 26, 2021
Mortgage Rates Average 2.97 Percent This Week
“Optimism continues as the economy slowly regains its footing, thus affecting mortgage rates,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist.