After years of historically-low housing supply, housing inventory is finally rising across much of the United States. This recent increase — largely driven by the construction boom during the COVID-19 years, when mortgage rates hovered at record lows — has led to modest improvement in affordability in several markets. Full article here: Housing Affordability and Supply (512) 853-0110...
Your home journey is unique. Our personalized tools and resources are tailored to fit your specific needs and can help you make informed decisions each step along the way. Prepare for homebuying and homeownership with these calculators and worksheets. Full article here: Calculators & Worksheets to Help Home Buyers (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to...
If you think you need to make a down payment of at least 20% to buy a home, you're not alone. In fact, a Freddie Mac survey found that nearly one-third of prospective homebuyers think the same. Contrary to popular belief, the typical homebuyer makes a down payment between 5% and 20% of the purchase price, and some mortgage programs make it possible to put down as little as 3%. Full article here: Do...
If one day you aspire to be a homeowner, keep your long-term goals in mind. The transition from renting to buying is a big step that requires patience and lots of planning. Here are three ways you can prepare to become a homeowner while renting. Full article here: Renting with the goal of buying (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.com If you are unable to open the link/article...
The real estate market constantly shifts, and knowing whether conditions favor buyers or sellers can help you make smarter, more confident decisions. Here’s how to recognize which type of market you’re in and what each means for you. Full article here: Consumer Guide: Buyer's vs. Seller's Market (512) 853-0110 or robert@AustinTxHomeSales.comIf you are unable to open the link/article...
Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest barriers to buying a home, but it doesn’t have to be with a Home Possible® mortgage from Freddie Mac. Home Possible offers a low down payment solution, as well as other options and benefits, that may help you buy a home. Learn more about how the Home Possible mortgage could be your key to homeownership. Full article here: Unlock Homeownership with...
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...
Contract signings for home sales jumped in March, which could indicate a reversal of slowing many markets have experienced this spring. Pending home sales—a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings—climbed 6.1% in March compared to February. The rise in pending home sales could hint at a turnaround, says Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist. Full article here: Signs...
A record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. While college-age and young adults make up the largest subset of house sharers (close to 41%), this type of living arrangement is gaining popularity among older householders fastest, with the 55+ segment accounting for 30% of all house-sharing households in 2023. Full article here:...
Before 1974, women couldn’t secure a mortgage without a male co-signer. That was before passage of the Fair Housing Act’s prohibitions against sex discrimination and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. But today, single women have emerged as a major segment of homebuyers. In fact, single women have outpaced single men in homebuying for more than 40 consecutive years. Full article here: Single...
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