Home Buyers

  Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now. No repairs, no property taxes, no worrying about mortgage rates – you just pay the bill and move on with your life. But here’s the part people don’t talk about enough: renting doesn’t help you build your financial future. Meanwhile, homeowners grow their net worth just by owning a home. Full...

  Despite the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown, the housing market didn’t stall last month. Existing-home sales eked out a 1.2% increase, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. That momentum is likely to carry into 2026, especially as mortgage rates are predicted to become less of a barrier for buyers. Full article here: Buyers Reemerge: Lower Mortgage Rates Lift Fall...

  Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while. Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic – and, more willing to negotiate. And that’s where the savviest buyers are finding homes other buyers overlook. Full article here: How To Find the Best Deal Possible...

  More buyers are jumping into the housing market this fall. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Pending Home Sales Index—a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings—rose nationally by about 2% in October. Full article here: More Home Buyers Go Under Contract (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article above,...

  Zillow's home trends expert Amanda Pendleton notes that some young homebuyers are finding a workaround — by asking friends and family to help them fund a home purchase. "Spoiler alert, they're not doing it alone. Thirty-eight percent of all buyers today are getting some kind of gift or loan from a family member or friend. Full article here: Forget wedding registries — many newlyweds would...

  Buying a home for the first time can be a rewarding experience. A home is an investment and place for you and your family to call your own. There are many steps involved in purchasing a home. Before you fall in love with a property or contact a real estate agent, it is important to make sure your finances are in order.  Full article here: 5 key steps before you begin a home search (512)...

  If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to one of the most powerful homebuying tools out there. The chance to buy a home without having a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans (that's 7 out of every 10) don’t know about this benefit, according to Veterans United. Full article here: The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right...

  Scroll through your feed and you’ll see plenty of finger-pointing about why homes cost so much. And according to a national survey, a lot of people believe big investors are to blame. Even though data shows that’s not true, nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) think investors are the top reason housing feels so expensive (see graph in article). Full article here: The Reason Homes Feel Like...

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look. With more homes to choose from, prices leveling off in many areas, and mortgage rates easing, today’s market is offering something you haven’t had in a while: options. Experts agree, buyers are in a better spot...

For generations, owning a home symbolized stability, success, and the fulfillment of the “American Dream”. But in 2025, that dream feels increasingly out of reach for millions as affordability has reached a generational low—and even well-employed individuals struggle to break into the market. Meanwhile, traditional paths to ownership are being replaced by newer alternatives. Full article here:...