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Myth-busting: 5 House Hacking Mistakes to Avoid

Staci Hanrahan and her husband Tyson are currently house-hacking their way through wealth-building here in Austin. The term “house hacking” was coined by Brandon Turner of Bigger Pockets and has…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 19, 2018

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Out-Of-State Investing Opportunities: St. Louis Deals at $50K

Eager to start investing in real estate, but can’t afford the high home prices in Austin? You might be surprised to know there are plenty of cash flowing rental properties…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 19, 2018

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The Not-So-Tiny Opportunity with Tiny Home Investing

Curious how tiny home developments could benefit your investment strategy? Tune in to find out what is considered a tiny home, revenue opportunities with this exploding trend, how to navigate…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 19, 2018

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Getting Pre-Approved Should Always Be Your First Step

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 17, 2018

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 10, 2018

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House Prices: Simply a Matter of Supply & Demand

Why are home prices still rising? It is a simple answer. There are more purchasers in the market right now than there are available homes for them to buy. This…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 5, 2018

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NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part…

Written by Heather Schuck

April 3, 2018

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Buyer Demand Still Outpacing the Supply of Homes for Sale

The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home…

Written by Heather Schuck

March 29, 2018

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20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring

Written by Heather Schuck

March 27, 2018

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Freddie Mac: Rising Mortgage Rates DO NOT Lead to Falling Home Prices

Recently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on…

Written by Heather Schuck

March 22, 2018

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