Gift Funds and Real Estate Investing

Gift Funds and Real Estate Investing

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...
How Can Mortgage Interest Rates Be This Low?

How Can Mortgage Interest Rates Be This Low?

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....
October 2020 Real Estate Market Report

October 2020 Real Estate Market Report

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...
Our Crazy Real Estate Investing Market Right Now

Our Crazy Real Estate Investing Market Right Now

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...
Capitalizing on the Great Migration

Capitalizing on the Great Migration

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...