With a 40-year history of helping working residents attain the “American Dream of homeownership,” the nonprofit Habitat says it is now accepting applications for homes in Whisper Valley, a community recognized for its energy-efficient designs and cutting-edge technology. Full article here: Austin Habitat for Humanity is coming to Whisper Valley (512) 853-0110...

  Whether you are a first-time or established renter, it’s important for you to make financial decisions that will help you achieve your future goals — whatever they may be. Here, we’ve collected tips to help renters budget, save and grow their credit. Full article here: Personal Finance Tips for Renters (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the...

  Mortgage applications for home purchases—a gauge of future homebuying activity—were up 13% in the week ending May 2 compared to a year ago, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday. Mortgage rates have barely budged but home buyers appear to be jumping into the market this spring, despite elevated home prices in most markets Full article here: Following Rise in Pending Sales, Mortgage...

Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them."- Franklin D. Roosevelt Today is Memorial Day.  This is one of our most important national holidays as we pay  homage to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice--their life--so the rest of us can enjoy the incredible Freedoms this country has to give.  I hope you will take some time to honor our...

The home remodeling boom continues, as homeowners leverage their equity to take on a range of house projects, large and small. But are they choosing the best projects to help boost their home’s resale value? A fancy kitchen upgrade or bathroom renovation may have a significant impact on potential buyers. But for projects that recoup most or all of their cost, owners should think smaller, according to...

  Homeowners are the clear winners in the housing market, continuing to experience strong appreciation as home prices remain on a steady upward march nationwide. Some markets are still seeing double-digit gains. “Most metro markets continue to set new record highs for home prices,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, noting that more than 80% of metro areas saw home price increases in the first...

  We've put together a fun list of Austin's 25 best summer experiences. For starters, catch an outdoor concert in a park, kayak beautiful Lady Bird Lake, bike a scenic trail, sample a craft beer on a Texas Hill Country farm and sip cocktails on a rooftop with panoramic city views. Full article here: Top summer things to do in Austin (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are...

Since 2017, U.S. News & World Report has analyzed the 50 U.S. states across a variety of categories, including healthcare, education, natural environment, opportunity, economy, crime and corrections, infrastructure, and fiscal stability. Texas boasted the second-best economy in the country, behind Florida. Full article here: Texas has 2nd-best economy among states in 2025  (512) 853-0110...

Here are the April/2025 MLS single-family statistics for Austin, TX: No way to sugarcoat April’s home sales numbers as they were quite disappointing.  Front-end actively like pendings, sales and Activity Index all trending in the negative direction.  Home prices dropped, though by small percentages.  The last 6 months have seen a lot of turbulence from the presidential election, tariffs,...

Texas is still the top state for business, at least to some of the nation’s CEOs. Chief Executive magazine has ranked Texas as the best state for business for the 21st year in a row. The ranking is determined from an annual survey of the nation’s leading CEOs. Florida and Tennessee followed Texas respectively, with California ranking last. Full article here: Texas tops CEOs’ state business...