Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Tick Up
January 14, 2021
Mortgage Rates Tick Up
“As Treasury yields have risen, it is putting pressure on mortgage rates to move up,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s…
City Of Austin Opens Application Process For Affordable Housing Applications
January 13, 2021
City Of Austin Opens Application Process For Affordable Housing Applications
The application seeks basic information on a proposed development so that HPD staff can make the appropriate recommendations
Mortgage Rates Hit A New Record Low The First Week Of 2021
January 7, 2021
Mortgage Rates Hit A New Record Low The First Week Of 2021
“A new year, a new record low mortgage rate,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Despite a full percentage…
Zoning Request For Manufactured Home Park Fails At Council
January 6, 2021
Zoning Request For Manufactured Home Park Fails At Council
Staff Reports On Tuesday, the San Marcos City Council held a public hearing and considered a rezoning request for 72.85…
NEW REGULATION: San Marcos Rental Property Registration Goes Into Effect
January 5, 2021
NEW REGULATION: San Marcos Rental Property Registration Goes Into Effect
San Marcos Neighborhood Enhancement Department is reminding owners of rental property located within...
The Dreaded Property Tax Payment Deadline Approaching
January 4, 2021
The Dreaded Property Tax Payment Deadline Approaching
Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector Jenifer O’Kane reminds property owners that the 2020 property tax payment deadline...
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady At Near Record Lows Going Into 2021
January 4, 2021
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady At Near Record Lows Going Into 2021
“All eyes have been on mortgage rates this year, especially the 30-year fixed-rate, which has dropped...
COVID-19 Fuels Sudden, Surging Demand For Suburban Housing
December 30, 2020
COVID-19 Fuels Sudden, Surging Demand For Suburban Housing
New listings simultaneously began soaring, indicating an increasing number of city-center homeowners looking to sell...
New Single-Family Homes Sold Not As Large As They Used To Be
December 29, 2020
New Single-Family Homes Sold Not As Large As They Used To Be
Characteristics include square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, types of wall material, parking, sales prices, and more...
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Low At The Year’s End
December 28, 2020
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Low At The Year’s End
“The housing market is poised to finish the year strong as low mortgage rates continue to fuel homebuyer demand and…