On August 28, 2013
By: Whitney Clark
Under When Buying
Here is a link to a great tool that illustrates whether buying is better than renting. You always hear Realtors say this but this simple tool allows you to play with numbers and make the decision for yourself. Have fun and call 787 Realty when you decide to buy a new home in Austin, Texas. [...]
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On August 28, 2013
By: Whitney Clark
Under Lending
Financing is an important part of the home buying process for the majority of purchasers. Interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages have risen over recent weeks and this increase has made adjustable-rate mortgages very tempting for buyers as they typically come with a lower interest rate in the beginning years of the loan. The New York [...]
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On August 20, 2013
By: Whitney Clark
Under Housing Statistics
35% increase in home sales! What rate increase? Austin-area home sales up 35 percent, most home sales on record Austin Board of REALTORS® releases real estate statistics for July 2013 AUSTIN, Texas – August 20, 2013 – According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), the Austin housing [...]
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