Real Estate
Freddie Mac: New Year Brings Lower Rates
January 4, 2019
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…
Austin Extends Public Comment Period For Affordable Housing Blueprint Implementation Plan
January 1, 2019
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…
Mortgage Rates Ending Year On Downward Trend
December 28, 2018
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…
Livin’ Large – Texas’ Robust Luxury Home Market
December 25, 2018
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…
Texas Property Taxes Soar As Homeowners Confront Rising Values
December 21, 2018
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…
Mortgage Rates Move…Barely
December 21, 2018
Mortgage Rates Move…Barely
“The response to the recent decline in mortgage rates is already being felt in the housing market. After declining for…
Central Texas Hotels Finding Appeal With International And Out-of-State Buyers
December 19, 2018
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…
The Major Challenge Of Inadequate U.S. Housing Supply
December 15, 2018
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…
Mortgage Rates Drop To Lowest Point In Three Months
December 14, 2018
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…
Mortgage Matters: Apartment Sizes Shrinking While Rent Prices Are Growing
December 12, 2018
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…