by Brian Johnson | Jan 11, 2021 | Finance
What EVERY investor needs to know about gift funds and real estate investing, before buying a property. This is an issue that trips up investors time and time again (oftentimes at the 11th hour before closing), and DEFINITELY warrants a good understanding if you have...
by Brian Johnson | Dec 2, 2020 | Finance
Real estate mortgage interest rates are at unprecedented lows despite a booming stock market. I follow a really good mortgage blog, and today’s topic was a deeper discussion on real estate interest rates and their non-correlation to today’s stock market....
by Brian Johnson | Nov 24, 2020 | Market Reports
The latest Austin real estate market report is out. Median sales price continues to climb. Median Sales Price Austin is typically around 6%, so at 13% annual growth, we’re definitely seeing strong price appreciation, and consequently the value of our investments...
by Brian Johnson | Nov 11, 2020 | General
A year ago builders were practically giving away homes, with ultra-low prices, and huge incentives. What a difference a year makes for real estate investing! I was researching new construction in East Austin for a client today, and thought I’d share how crazy...
by Brian Johnson | Nov 2, 2020 | General
Apple and Tesla are coming to Austin, but have very different strategies for real estate investing. There was once a time when prospectors flocked to California to make money. Now the money is flocking back, in the prospect (you like how I did that?) of again making...