A mortgage payment on a typical home is forecast to be affordable in 20 major metropolitan areas by the end of the year, the most since 2022. Trifecta of slow-growing prices, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes inform Zillow’s forecast. Full article here: Typical Home Should be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by End of 2026, the Most Since 2022 (512) 853-0110...
National Association of REALTORS® leaders voiced measured optimism that federal policymakers are taking meaningful steps to address the shortage of single-family homes for sale. Full article here: White House Focuses on Affordability, Homeownership (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...
or the third year in a row, Texas’ population increased more than any other state, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. As of July 1, 2025, an estimated 31,709,821 people live in the state, making Texas the second-most populous state behind California, which has more than 39.3 million residents. The new estimates show Texas’ population grew by 391,243 since July 2024, or about...
If you've ever lived in a college town, you know they can be great places to get your start as a single person and to raise a family. But that's not all college towns have to offer folks. These places can be a great place for investors to find an income-generating property that can help pay for their bills or lower their financial stress. Austin is #3 on the list. Full article here: Realtors...
Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it's worth it to tackle repairs now and make sure your house is set up to stand out. Full article here: Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When...
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. Full article here: You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the...
If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear. Full article here: Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market (512) 853-0110...
An Austin-based artificial intelligence chipmaker has secured $110 million in new funding, thanks in part to backing from Microsoft Corp. Neurophos Inc. said Thursday it plans to expand its North Austin headquarters and hire 80 employees locally. The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $118 million. Full article here: Austin AI chipmaker to expand, hire locally (512)...
You’ve thought about selling your home—but it’s a big step. You’re not sure whether it’s the right time. These seven discussion questions can help you think through the decision. Full article here: Consumer Guide: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above, please let me know so I...
Below is a simple chart where a home buyer can determine how much mortgage payment they can afford. Find the intersection of that number (the colored lines) and what the current interest rates are (at bottom of chart) and see how much home you can afford to purchase. For example, using the current 30-year rate of 6.10% (as of 1/29/26) a home buyer who can afford $2,500/mo could afford to buy a...
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