DOGE Just Cut $1 Billion in Housing Programs. Here’s the Real Impact on Austin Homebuyers and Renters
March 1, 2026
DOGE terminated a $1 billion HUD housing program and proposed cutting half of HUD staff. Here is what it actually…
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Mortgage Rates Just Dropped Below 6%. Here’s Exactly What That Means If You’re Buying in Austin Right Now
February 27, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit 5.98% -- the first time below 6% since 2022. Here…
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Rent vs. Buy in Austin 2026: The Real Math Behind the Decision
February 20, 2026
The monthly gap between renting and buying in Austin is real. But 2026 has changed the math in ways most…
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First-Time Homebuyer in Austin? Here Are the Programs That Actually Put Money in Your Pocket
February 19, 2026
Texas has 75+ down payment assistance programs. Here are the ones that actually work for Austin buyers in 2026, with…
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“Marry the House, Date the Rate” Was Always a Gamble. Here’s Why.
February 13, 2026
The popular real estate mantra promised easy refinancing later. Two years in, the math tells a different story.
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We Already Know How to Make Mortgages Portable
February 12, 2026
Everyone is talking about portable mortgages like it is some radical new invention. But in commercial real estate, we already…
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How Interest Rates Actually Affect Your Buying Power
December 22, 2025
Interest rates can have an enormous impact on the state of the housing market. A change of just one percentage…
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Forget the Fed: Why the Rate-Cut Obsession Is a Costly Distraction for Homebuyers
August 14, 2025
Forget the Fed: Why the Rate-Cut Obsession Is a Costly Distraction for Homebuyers By [email protected] August 14, 2025 In the…
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Renting Vs. Buying: What Makes Sense Right Now?
June 10, 2025
There will always be benefits and drawbacks to both owning and renting a home. In 2025, potential home buyers are…
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Understanding Bridge Loans: What They Are And When To Use Them
April 14, 2025
A bridge loan can be a helpful resource if you’re simultaneously selling your house and buying a new one. The…
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