A small but growing share of Gen Zers managing to buy a home despite historically unaffordable prices, and when the average age of first-time buyers has climbed to 40. They are outpacing millennials, many of whom also struggled to buy at the same age. They're less likely to use help from parents and far more likely to be single buyers, especially women. Full article here: More Gen Z are buying...

  Whether you’re seeking to buy or sell a home in the Austin area, this real estate tracker can help you understand and navigate the housing market here and across Texas. The map shows which ZIP codes have the highest home values, current sales prices and largest sale-to-list ratios. Full article here: See the most (and least) expensive ZIP codes for Austin home buyers and sellers (512) 853-0110...

  Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. Full article here: The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale (512) 853-0110...

  You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again. But this isn’t a repeat of what happened back then. Full article here: What the Foreclosure...

  For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through co-buying. The Dream Is Still Alive. The Math Just Isn’t Working for Everyone. Young people haven’t given up on the dream of owning a home – not even close. Full article here: Could...

  Hutto’s economic development arm has signed a deal with Houston-based Fidelis to build what officials say would be the city’s largest shopping center. Like many Austin suburbs, Hutto, a city of roughly 50,000 east of Round Rock, has seen rapid residential growth in recent years. Full article here: Hutto lands biggest shopping center yet despite lawsuit (512) 853-0110...

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here’s what you need to realize. In every market right now, there’s one clear exception. Full article here: The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the...

  Every year, millions of people purchase homes or refinance existing mortgages. These mortgages—often of 30-year duration—allow households to reach the American dream of homeownership. This is a long, detailed article but it will answer most of your questions about mortgages. Full article here: Where Do Mortgage Rates Come From Anyway? (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If...

The U.S. housing market showed mixed but generally improving conditions in March, as new home sales strengthened and price pressures continued to ease. Full article here: New Home Sales Rise, Supported by Limited Existing Inventory  (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I can get it to you another...

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...