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Best neighborhoods in Austin
Explore the best neighborhoods in Austin for families, professionals, and retirees, from downtown living to suburban options. Compare walkability, amenities, schools in Austin TX, and safety considerations, with practical tips to help you narrow down the best areas to live in Austin.
First-time homebuyer programs in Austin
Explore first-time homebuyer programs in Austin, including AHFC options, TSAHC and TDHCA assistance, FHA loans, and key tax incentives. Learn eligibility requirements, practical application tips, and where to apply for down payment and closing cost help across Central Texas.
Best neighborhoods in Austin
Explore the best neighborhoods in Austin for families, professionals, and retirees, from downtown living to suburban options. Compare walkability, amenities, schools in Austin TX, and safety considerations, with practical tips to help you narrow down the best areas to live in Austin.
More Texas Markets Trucking Along
There have been doubts and fears about markets in real estate. But when doing my regular market updates I found some that are doing really well.
Smaller markets have been less impacted by the currency devaluation a couple of years ago, so they didn’t experience big swings, and currently they’re not going backwards.
Out-of-State Buyer Influx
Texas is seeing a major influx of out-of-state buyers, with over 25% coming from beyond state lines. Learn what’s driving the Texas relocation trend, how it’s impacting housing demand, and practical steps to buy or sell confidently.
Home staging tips for Austin sellers
Get seller-focused home staging tips tailored to the Austin market, from popular design styles to staging ROI and timing. Learn room-by-room strategies, real estate photography prep, open house essentials, and when to hire the best home stagers Austin sellers trust.
The Evolution of Texas Downtown Living After the Pandemic
The Evolution of Texas Downtown Living After the Pandemic Why downtown living in Texas looks different now From Austin’s high-rise condo boom to...
Can you Finance a Manufactured Home?
A common question I usually get is about manufactured home transactions. The finance is number one thing in these kinds of transactions. If the property structure is not attached legally to the land, lenders will treat it differently, mobile homes are not able to be purchased with conventional financing, and if you’re purchasing the “land only” the financial terms available to you are going to be very different. Interest rates are also going to be higher. So, to get the best financing you can, I suggest reaching this extra entity that helps regulate manufactured homes: TDHCA.
Useful links:
TDHCA Website:
https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/
To search the status of a manufactured home:
https://mhweb.tdhca.state.tx.us/mhweb…
Statement of Ownership App
https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/mh/docs…
FHAs Manufactured Homes Selling Guide:
https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/S…
Affordable Housing in Corpus Christi
Learn how to find affordable housing in Corpus Christi, including where to look, how to budget for true monthly costs, and which Texas and local programs can help with down payments and closing costs. Includes FHA, VA, USDA, and TSAHC resources with links.
Tal Alexander calls himself ‘victim’ in divorce proceedings
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Central Park Tower’s priciest penthouse removed from market
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Lubbock, TX – Newly Discovered Growing Real Estate Market?
In my preparations of doing my regular day job, I stumbled across something that I have NOT seen in any other real estate market in Texas; a market where the average home price is STILL GOING UP. Not only still going up, but they never dipped. Was shocked to come across this.
I have 2 theories as to why this might of happened:
1. When the entire market took off, this market did not see the same highs as pretty much every other region, so they had less to fall down from. Also the polar opposite situation as Austin.
2. This market is still below the national average, and it could be playing catch up.
I used 3 different sources of data in my research, all showing the same trends, so I’m fairly confident this is truly happening. Whether it’s a slow squeeze, a function of rising costs, or a combination of both, it was truly surprising and refreshing to come across this.
If you you would like to see some of the reports I was able to pull together, please feel free to reach out.