Tag Archives: Austin

The Baby Boomer – Retirement Requirements?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by pg1116 1 Comment

Are you a Baby Boomer? Planning for retirement? Many of us are nearing the magic age of 65 or 66 or whatever Social Security has deemed the retirement age. Okay, now what? Allstate says that there are 7 things you … Continue reading →

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Hot Housing Market – Are Austin home prices rising too fast?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by pg1116 2 Comments

The National Association of REALTORS recently suggested that homes prices are rising too fast and causing a Hot Housing Market . When brokers say the market may be TOO GOOD, that’s saying something! And they’re not the only ones. CNBC  … Continue reading →

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If interest rates rise will Austin home prices fall?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Sam Carroll 1 Comment

Interest Rates – Austin Boom or Bust? The news is full of speculation about interest rates, what effect the Federal Reserve’s QE program is having on the economy and when the Quantitative Easing will end. Through the QE program, the … Continue reading →

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Austin Real Estate – Sellers’ Market or Buyers Panic?

Posted on January 25, 2013 by pg1116 Leave a comment

Austin Real Estate – Low Supply – High Demand If you’re a buyer in the Austin real estate market, you probably have encountered a bid battle in recent months. High demand and low supply are making it tough for home … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Loans – Which big bank are actively seeking them?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Hangover problems from past Mortgage Loans are creating winners and losers among big banks, catapulting Wells Fargo  to the #1 spot in mortgage lending today, in my opinion. As recently as  July, Forbes ranked the top mortgage lenders in the … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff – Did Homeowners in Austin Survive?

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

We avoided going over the Fiscal Cliff – for a little while.  And the news is full of up-to-the-minute reporting from the smoke-filled rooms on the legislative compromise that keeps us poised at the edge. The question for us, as … Continue reading →

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How to Reduce Your Property Taxes

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Reduce Your Property Taxes and Save Now that we are closing in on the end of the year, I am reminded of the most common question I get from clients relocating from out of state. “Why are your property taxes … Continue reading →

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First-time home buyers are down but not out

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Recent reports from NBC News relate that first-time home buyers are being left behind by the housing market revival. First-time home buyers usually account for 40% of the market, but lately their share of the market has fallen to 34%. … Continue reading →

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Thankful to be in Austin!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Now that the elections are over, now that Sandy has blown itself out, we are certainly thankful to be in Austin.  With it’s great economy and endless supply of incoming home buyers, Austin is the place to be. Looking forward, … Continue reading →

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New Trends In Real Estate

Posted on October 26, 2012 by pg1116 Leave a comment

MSN recently featured eight trends in home building/buying, so I decided to customize the list for New Trends In Real Estate Austin Style. Here is my truth-tested list of trends to watch. http://on-msn.com/P6dB5J Easy access. As boomers age – homes, … Continue reading →

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