Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Tumble This Week
October 11, 2019
Mortgage Rates Tumble This Week
“Despite the economic slowdown due to weakening manufacturing and corporate investment, the consumer side of the economy remains on solid…
Mortgage Rates Slightly Increase
October 4, 2019
Mortgage Rates Slightly Increase
“While mortgage rates generally held steady this week, overall mortgage demand remained very strong, rising over fifty percent from a…
San Marcos City Council Denies CUP For Downtown Purpose-Built Student-Housing Project
October 2, 2019
San Marcos City Council Denies CUP For Downtown Purpose-Built Student-Housing Project
“I was really disappointed; I think that all of us really wanted to try instead of just feeling like we’re…
International Homebuyer Activity Adds $7.8 Billion To Texas Economy From 2018-2019
September 28, 2019
International Homebuyer Activity Adds $7.8 Billion To Texas Economy From 2018-2019
Texas ranked third in the nation for homes sold to international buyers, behind Florida and California. Texas accounted for 10% of all homes purchased by international…
September Marks The Most Volatile Month Of Fixed Rate Mortgage Since March
September 27, 2019
September Marks The Most Volatile Month Of Fixed Rate Mortgage Since March
September has been the most volatile month since March, in terms of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, averaging a weekly movement…
San Marcos P&Z Approve Zoning Change For Single-Family Development
September 26, 2019
San Marcos P&Z Approve Zoning Change For Single-Family Development
Baker said they did not plan to build what the commission defined as snout houses; the alternative compliance request was…
San Marcos Ranked As Most Affordable Rental Cost In Austin Metro Report
September 26, 2019
San Marcos Ranked As Most Affordable Rental Cost In Austin Metro Report
The Zumper Austin Metro Area Report analyzed active listings in August 2019 across 6 metro cities to show the most…
Mortgage Rates Jump This Week
September 20, 2019
Mortgage Rates Jump This Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist says, “Despite the rise in mortgage rates, economic data improved this week – particularly…
Homebuying: 5 Surefire Ways To Save For Your Down Payment
September 18, 2019
Homebuying: 5 Surefire Ways To Save For Your Down Payment
There is a saying that states that you must first pay yourself before you pay anyone. Thus, whenever you get…
Mortgage Rates Rise This Week
September 13, 2019
Mortgage Rates Rise This Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist says, “Pipeline purchase demand continues to improve heading into the late fall with purchase…