5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are
Key Terms to Know in the Homebuying Process
Some Highlights Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the
Shapiro Real Estate Group Update | November 2020
It's been a long battle but Austin finally approved Project Connect, a comprehensive transit plan that will help create a more equitable and livable city. Now it's time to move forward with the Initial Investment portion of the Project Connect System
Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year?
Will Mortgage Rates Remain Low Next Year? In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. According to Freddie Mac, rates hit all-time lows 12 times this year, dipping below 3% for the first time ever while
Why Working from Home May Spark Your Next Move
Why Working from Home May Spark Your Next Move If you’ve been working from home this year, chances are you’ve been at it a little longer than you initially expected. Businesses all over the country have figured out how to operate remotely to
Homes Are More Affordable Right Now Than They Have Been in Years
Today, home prices are appreciating. When we hear prices are going up, it’s normal to think a home will cost more as the trend continues. The way the housing market is positioned today, however, low mortgage rates are actually making
The Latest Unemployment Report: Slow and Steady Improvement
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest Employment Situation Summary. Going into the release, the expert consensus was for 1.58 million jobs to be added in July, and for the unemployment rate to fall to 10.5%. When the official report came out,
Worsening traffic is inevitable, so how to cope with it?
Another notable company potentially opening in the Austin metro area and bringing thousands of jobs. Some people see these headlines and think
How To Prepare For SXSW 2020
Hey guys, what is your strategy for SXSW? To be completely honest I don't think you need a badge to get the most out of SXSW and I also prefer to do the free events. Check out my video for
Sustainability Guide To SXSW 2020
Hey - it's me again! What's on your agenda for SXSW this year? I wanted to share some sustainable related topics that will be covered at SXSW this year - some of them are weird but I wouldn't expect anything