The market is surely not what is used to be despite Austin’s general resilience to national economic turbulence. Buyers are out for amazing deals and expecting sellers to give the world. A deal requires a happy medium from both buyer & seller. The Anatomy of a Healthy Real Estate Transaction 2 parties who are both [...]
Study Estimates Tax Credit Added 357,000 First-Time Buyers By AUSTIN KILGORE September 22, 2009 10:16 AM CST [Update 1: Clarifies location of Campbell Communications] A new study estimates the $8,000 first-time homebuyer federal tax credit resulted in 357,000 additional home sales so far in 2009. The study, released by Campbell Surveys, a division of Washington, [...]
If you’ve been wanting to take advantage of the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit don’t put it off much longer! You must use this credit by December 1st, but don’t wait until the last minute because you must CLOSE on your new home by December 1st! Here’s the basics, you can read more in-depth [...]
Rumors aren’t facts and you need facts. The National Assocation of Home Buiders wants to help you understand the new legislation. Here are the basics of the up to $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers: Only “first time home buyers” are eligible, but if you or your spouse haven’t owned a home (“principal residence”) [...]
Renters have a different view of real estate economy than homeowners. Source: PEW Research Center It seems that renters are much more pessimistic about rising home prices. I’m not sure of the participants in this study were planning on buying a home in the near future, but this study does show something interesting about how [...]
I’m at it with my numbers again! While I was logged into MLS to update my listings, I decided to do a quick search for the most expensive home sale for 2008 to date (as of 4/14/2008). With so much unfounded real estate panic floating around, wouldn’t the rich and famous be weary of making [...]
CenTex Foundation Repair has released data of where they have been hired to repair foundations in Austin. These areas may be some to watch out for when buying a new home. Of course, always hire an inspector before closing! CenTex Foundation Repair’s Top 20 Zip Codes List: NOTE: Inspections from FY 2007 North Austin 78758 [...]
