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Austin-Area Home Sales Up 20 Percent

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According to the Austin Board of Realtors home sales rose 20 percent in July in Austin, marking the 14th straight month of year-over year increases. The board reported the sale of 2,344 single-family homes in Austin during July of this … Continue reading

MCE Class for Realtors – March 15, 2012

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The Six Pillars of Residential Home Values DATE: Thursday March 15, 2012 TIME:  9:00 am – 12:30 pm Lunch to be served directly following class. LOCATION: Mission Mortgage Training Center 901 S. Mopac Expressway, Building V, Suite 210 Austin, Texas 78746 For … Continue reading

Least And Most Expensive Houses For Sale In Austin Today

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How much does it cost to own a home in Austin? If you ask most realtors, they will probably say something like, “The median home price in Austin last month was $xxx,xxx.” The median sales price is a good figure … Continue reading

Payroll Tax Deduction Fee Update

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As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, there are new fees on the horizon for the vast majority of mortgage loans. When legislators and President Obama agreed upon the temporary, 2-month extension of the Payroll Tax Deduction, they tied the deduction … Continue reading

Wildfires and Real Estate

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With the recent devastation due to wildfires in the Central Texas region, we thought it would be appropriate to outline the impact wildfires can have on real estate and the housing market. While not specific to the most recent fires, these are common effects a wildfire can have on a local market. Continue reading

Austin’s Housing Market Trends – Q&A with Mark Sprague

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Mark Sprague, Director of Business Development at Mission Mortage of Texas, Inc, was recently asked questions regarding the housing market in Austin. We are sharing the questions and Sprague’s answers to the most recent questions. To learn more about new home starts, top builders, most popular subdivisions, and more, please read the full story… Continue reading

July Austin Resales, Mark Sprague Quoted

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Mark Sprague is quoted in a recent Austin American-Statesman article about the state of the Austin housing market and the July resales results. Mark provides his comments about affordability and the stregth of Austin’s economy. July saw a slight downtick in sales from June and a significant (tax credit influenced) increase over last July. Continue reading

Home Buyers Less Satisfied, Home Sellers More

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Buyer satisfaction is down. Seller satisfaction is up. This despite some of the lowest mortgage interest rates in history and an abundance of inventory. The primary factor in buyer satisfaction is the real estate agent. The primary factor in seller satisfaction is additional services provided. Continue reading