Deciding to move from renting to buying a home in Austin is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make. Leasing comes with many perks: less commitment, fewer responsibilities, easy to move around...the list goes on. However, renting costs you more than you think. While the months of rent payments have bought you a laid back lifestyle, that money has been going into someone else's...
Maybe you're ready to settle down in your city, or perhaps you want to invest in a property that will pay for itself. Either way, if you're thinking about becoming a homeowner, then read on to see if you qualify! 1. You have a good credit score. A credit score over 600 is a sign you might be ready to be a homeowner. This is the last item lenders look at when you get pre-approved for a loan....
Austin is a unique city that poses a good problem for its residents -- choosing where to live! The city itself is vibrant and eclectic, but with so many booming suburbs with varying commute times into the city, it can be hard to narrow down where you want to live. If you find yourself debating where you should live, check out some of the important factors to consider when living in the city vs. living in...
In real estate, it’s often you’ll hear things like, “it’s a hot market,” “we’re seeing low inventory,” and “buyers are receiving multiple offers,” but what does that mean? Well, low inventory refers to the number of homes on the market, which can create a hot seller’s market if there are more buyers than sellers. This hot seller’s market makes buyers more competitive, and the...
Deciding to move from renting to buying a home in Austin is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. Leasing has come with many perks: less commitment, fewer responsibilities, easy to move around...the list goes on. However, renting a home has cost you more than you think. While the months of rent payments have bought you a laid back lifestyle, that money has been going into...
It’s easy to want to jump into searching for homes, but there are some steps you should take before beginning to hunt for your dream home. Perhaps one of the most important steps to take is to search for the right mortgage and the right lender to finance your home. Loans don’t come easily and not everyone will be approved, so where do you start? Let’s take a look! Shop around - No lender is like...