There are many financial benefits to homeownership, but probably none more important than its ability to create family wealth. How Housing Matters is a joint project of the Urban Land Institute and the MacArthur Foundation. It is an online resource for research and information on how homeownership contributes to individual and community success. Their article, The First Rung on the Ladder to...
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Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 4.8% over the next year. Home values will continue to appreciate. Waiting may no longer makes...
Some Highlights: June is National Homeownership Month! Now is a great time to reflect on the many benefits of homeownership that go way beyond the financial. What reasons do you have to own your own...
There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what that means. On a monthly basis, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), produces a Housing Affordability Index. According to NAR, the...
As loved ones start to get older, we start to wonder: how long will they be able to live alone? Will they need someone there to help them with daily life? There’s a reason to ask those questions now more than ever, as the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 78 years old! As a result, 41% of Americans in the market are searching for a home that can accommodate a multigenerational...
Buying a home is one of the essential investments you will ever make. It is, therefore, necessary to dedicate your time and energy into searching for your dream home. Fortunately, you can browse the homes for sale in Austin, TX, in the comfort of your home and identify the best. Asking the seller a few questions about the house and reading blog posts online can provide valuable information that can guide...
Leander, Texas is the fourth fastest growing city in the state. With a population jump of 29,000 between the 2010 and 2017 censuses, Leander has quickly become one of the most popular areas for people looking to move to the Lone Star State. As a suburb of Austin, Texas, Leander offers the "small town" feel many people are looking for with all the amenities of big city life. If you're looking for something...
Kyle, Texas is full of small-town charm while carefully and strategically growing to be one of the fastest growing communities in Texas. Also, known as the "Pie Capital of Texas", Kyle is located about 20 miles south of Austin. In addition to pie, you will also find historic landmarks, shopping, entertainment, and beautiful weather throughout the year. Affordable housing and good public schools make...
North Austin Draws in Music, Film and Nature Lovers Alike North Austin has experienced tremendous growth in the last few years. The Austin Metro area has over 2 millions residents. With Austin's almost year-round warm weather, spectacular outdoors and big-name companies that have located to the city, Austin is one of the most appealing plans in the country to live. Known for being in the "Live...
Before the 1980’s, West Austin was pretty much nothing but forest. But since then, West Austin has become home to some of the most expensive real estate in the Austin metro area. There’s a lot to love about the West Austin area, including the Lake Austin waterfront and beautiful Texas Hill Country scenery. It’s also still pretty close to downtown Austin and their school system is part of the Eanes...