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If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know.  The housing market is moderating…

Bloomberg reported that it had obtained documents that showed Elon Musk's Boring Company had pitched eight plans for projects in Texas. The documents, which stretch back over a year, included plans for connecting I-35 and MoPaC; a tunnel between Tesla's Giga Texas factory,…

If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you’re likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you’ll go when you sell, and today’s mortgage rates in…

A proposed major development in Manor, TX would bring a Lowe’s, HEB grocery store, Kohl’s, possibly Home Depot and other stores to the community.  Big box retail and commerce have been lagging in the fast-growing city of Manor for years so this is a big positive…

June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home.  If you’re considering homeownership, know that it can give you privacy, comfort, and a place to express yourself. It can also provide financial stability…

Blink and you’ll miss your dream home. So few single-family homes are for sale in America that just two months of inventory is available across the top 100 metro areas in the country, a historic low.  That’s according to Black Knight, which just released a white…

Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before.  The…

Take a bow, Georgetown. The U.S. Census Bureau has named the city the fastest-growing in the country by percentage among those with populations of at least 50,000. Leander came in second on the same list.  A variety of housing options at various prices are “fueling…

If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the answer for your summer plans. With homes continuing to get multiple offers, this could be your moment to get the contract you’re…

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans on…

A father’s tears and fears are never seen, his love remains behind his tough nature, but his care and protection is above everything.  Being a father isn’t always smooth sailing. But every bit of the journey, the ups and downs and in-betweens, makes it…

Here are the May Single-family Home Sales Statistics for the Austin, TX metro: The Bad:  More red categories for our Austin home sales market in May which is the most we’ve had in over 4 years, so there is definitely cause for concern.  Listings and inventory…