Should Inflation Change Your Homebuying Plans?
Shared from My Home by Freddie Mac® 2/1/2022 Inflation has reached a 40-year high. What does that mean for you as you consider whether or not to buy a home in 2022? You’ve likely noticed that life grew more expensive in 2021. A combination of government aid, demand for goods and bottlenecked supply chains has increased […]
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Reasons FSBO’s Fail & Why You Need a Realtor®
February 3, 2021, By FastExpert Here is a great article why selling your home on your own (For Sale by Owner – FSBO) might not be the best option: Reasons FSBO Home Sellers Fail Not Understanding the Process Selling a house is not as easy as selling a car. It’s an extensive process that demands a lot […]
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Will Solar Add Value to Your Home When You Sell?
Slapping solar panels on the roof may save homeowners some money on their electric bill, but will it also raise their home’s value when they sell it? Many homeowners consider adding solar panels for one (or a combination) of three reasons: They’re environmentally conscious. They’re looking to save money. They think it will add value […]
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Over 10 Years, Homeowners Obtained $240K in Equity
As prices climb, homeowners who’ve owned their homes for a while have seen a boost in appreciation. Over the past decade, a homeowner who purchased a single-family existing home would have gained $229,400 in home equity if the home were sold at the median price in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a new […]
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How HOA Laws are Changing in Texas
New Realtor® supported laws in Texas in 2021 bring more balance between property owners and their homeowner associations.
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Austin Area School Information
Here are some resources to search Austin Texas Schools: NICHE Best School Districts in Texas Central Texas School Guide School Digger – Find a Great School anywhere in the US More School information provided by Independence Title: Austin Area School Guide Greater Austin Area District Map Private and Charter Schools in Greater Austin More […]
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Fact Vs Fiction: The Truth About Today’s Housing Market
Here are some of the biggest misconceptions about today’s housing market and the facts. #1: WE’RE IN A HOUSING BUBBLE The Facts While today’s housing market is anything but normal, it’s not because of the same circumstances surrounding the housing bubble of the early 2000s that caused the crash. Back then, new construction single-family homes flooded […]
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Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop
Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning veterans used the benefits afforded by […]
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The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession
A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines a recession this way: A recession is […]
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