WOW! I’m amazed at how quickly a formerly depressed segment of the Austin real estate market can turn around. The Austin, Texas small unit (2-4 units) rental market is a textbook example. The notable drop in home ownership rates from 69% in 2005 to 66% in 2011 has created about 5 million new renter households. […]
Austin Top 5 Real Estate Market to Watch in 2012
Though not yet a major international player in the business market, Austin was named one of the Top 5 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012 in a report by PricewaterhouseCoppers and the Urban Land Institute. One of the main reasons Austin was chosen was because of the diversity of jobs and industries, which protects […]
Duplexes Near South Congress
Duplexes can be a great way for owner occupants to supplement their mortgages. Today, rents near South Congress are some of the highest in the city (not counting Downtown) while duplex prices have remained around average single family home prices. If you’re looking to live near SoCo and don’t mind being a landlord, a duplex […]
Get Out of the Stock Market – Invest in Austin Real Estate
The stock market is plunging, fixed income assets pay virtually nothing, inflation is rearing its ugly head and consumers are struggling to stay afloat. Not a pretty picture, but there is a bright side for investors. Tired of Losing Money in the Stock Market? Real estate investors are seeing better deals than at any time […]