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I am concerned with the number of sellers that I am working with that are simply unwilling to reduce their prices. Their state of mind with regard to the asking price is as if the economic environment was as strong as it has been in past years. They believe that their home is special in some way ...
06/05/2009
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In visiting with a well known builder the other day, I discovered that Kyle is considered to be rural property; therefore, USDA loans are not only allowed but are encouraged. The program targets first time buyers in particular, but I was very impressed with some of the incentive packages that the...
03/13/2009
The spring buying season has started. The prices are lowered and people are starting to come, both locally and nationally, to buy in Austin. Investors are coming back. I urge anyone that has the means to buy in Austin now. It truly is a money maker!
03/13/2009
I am already planning for the first Tuesday in February, which, believe it or not -- is next Tuesday! I have been tracking foreclosures in Travis, Williamson, Harris and Galveston counties for quite some time. This is such a wonderful way to buy properties for as often as 4% of their market value...
01/29/2009
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The Austin economy is one of the strongest in the nation; however, it has succumbed to a slowdown following the national trend. The interest rates are at historical lows. The problem that I foresee for the upcoming seasonal spike in activity is inactivity on the part of the buyers. If you are in ...
01/14/2009
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