Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

By |2023-12-20T09:13:50-06:00December 20, 2023|Real Estate, Uncategorized|

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here's what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled One of the Fed’s primary goals is to lower inflation. In order to do that, they started raising the Federal Funds Rate to slow down the economy. Even though this doesn’t directly dictate what happens with mortgage rates, it does have an impact. Recently inflation has started to cool, a signal those increases worked and are [...]

Austin Residential Market Trends

By |2023-07-17T11:18:10-05:00July 17, 2023|Market Reports|

June 2023 Market Update for Austin, Texas  The Austin real estate market is sizzling, and here are the latest market trends you need to know: 1️⃣ Inventory Update: Currently, there are only 4.47 months supply of inventory in Austin. This means there is high demand and limited supply. 2️⃣ Inventory Growth: Over the last 12 months, the Months Supply of Inventory has surged by an impressive +92.67%. This indicates a rapidly evolving market. 3️⃣ List to Sold Price: The List to Sold Price percentage stands strong at 97.7%. This shows that sellers are receiving close to their asking price, giving [...]

Austin- Round Rock January 2023 Housing Report

By |2023-06-18T10:05:23-05:00January 18, 2023|Market Reports|

As we look at the January Austin-Round Rock Housing Report, it's clear that the local real estate market is shifting in the new year. The infographic provides a snapshot of the key data take-aways, including the median home price, number of active listings, days on the market, closed sales, and months of inventory. If you have any questions about the data or want to know more about the January Austin-Round Rock Housing Report, I'm here to help. As a local area expert, I have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with valuable insights and guidance. Whether you're a first-time [...]

2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)

By |2023-04-28T17:58:46-05:00January 3, 2023|Real Estate|

Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market has reacted accordingly. Both demand and price appreciation have tapered, as the primary challenge for homebuyers has shifted from availability to affordability. And although this higher-mortgage rate environment has been a painful adjustment for many buyers and sellers, it should ultimately lead to a more stable and balanced real [...]

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