Monthly Archives: July 2011

Mortgage Rates Likely to Rise if U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

The US credit rating already has been tarnished, according to some financial analysts, regardless of whether Washington reaches a compromise on raising the debt ceiling by the Aug. 2 deadline. These analysts say America’s creditworthiness has been damaged even if … Continue reading →

Buying Opportunity, Condos, Downtown Austin, First Time Home Buyer

Tips for First Time Homebuyers

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sam Carroll 1 Comment

Less than one-third of home purchases in June were made by first-time buyers, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. In the past, as much as one-half of all purchases were made by first-time buyers. So, what’s the problem? Financing! … Continue reading →

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Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms: Markets Reel, Lenders Tighten

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

The debt ceiling negotiations continue with President Obama and the Republican-controlled Congress at odds on the best course of action before the Aug. 2 deadline to raise the debt ceiling. The stalemate has even prompted foreign nations, such as China, … Continue reading →

Downtown Housing, Real Estate

Cool Austin Accolades

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sam Carroll 1 Comment

AUSTIN, EL PASO CRE MARKETS ON UPSWING NEW YORK (Real Estate Forum) – American Law Media’s Real Estate Forum magazine published its list of ten “up and coming” commercial real estate markets, and Austin and El Paso were among them. The magazine said … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons best pick of downtown Austin luxury condos

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Recent developments at the W luxury condos this week make it the least attractive of the high-end condos for sale in downtown Austin. Falling glass has closed the hotel part of the W building, prompted partial street closures and triggered … Continue reading →

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