Unemployment and Job Growth in Austin

Here are the latest numbers for the Austin Area brought to us from our friends at Austin Chamber of Commerce. 

Latest Market Information

Here is the latest market information brought to us courtesy of our friends at Austin Title!!

Housing Market Expected to “Spring Forward”

Housing Market Expected to “Spring Forward”

How much Down Payment do I need?

Many of my first time home buyer are hesitant to purchase their first home because they have heard you need a huge down payment or perfect credit score. Well, while there are guidelines, they may not be as stringent as you may have been told.

Here is a quick article I came across on REALTOR.com to give you a bit of an insight. With my husband, Eli Ontiveroz, being one of Austin's premier lenders, we make quite a team in assisting our clients achieve their real estate goals be it buying, selling or investing.

25 Things You Must Do in Austin This March

25 Things You Must Do in Austin This March: You'll be kicking yourself if you miss these 25 events this month.

Ben Carson - NewSecretary of Housing and Urban Development

It has been confirmed. What does this mean? How does the National Association of Realtor feel about this? What affect will it have on us?

Here a short article by JON BOUGHTIN at NAR to give us a bit more information. As always, you can text CONTACTME to 79564 for more information and specifics to our area.

Should you buy now or wait?

I am asked this question all the time. My go to answer is "let schedule a time for us to meet to discuss your real estate goals and perhaps draw up an action plan to help you achieve them." It is my philosophy that an educated consumer is makes the wises choices. No I will not take you out to see the house you just drove by without us discussing your wants and needs first. In this fast paced market there is little time to waist, your time is valuable and I respect that. I am not a mega agent churning out buyers and seller and getting on to the next one. I respect my clients too much to treat them just like a number to help me reach my personal goals. Deciding to purchase a home, as a homeowner or investor, is a big decision, one of the biggest you will make in your life, why rush through it! 

Here is a great little article (by Cathie Ericson at realtor.com) that may assist you in deciding if now is the right time to purchase a home. Look it over, when you are done, text CONTACTME to 79564 and we can set up a time to meet for a free no obligation consultation. 

January Market Report

Seems like the Austin real estate market is still going strong. With a 7% year over year increase in single family homes in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, you may have questions on how this could affect you. If so, text CONTACT ME to 79564 to schedule a free no obligation consultation with me to discuss your goals and needs, then we can draw up a plan of action to assist you in achieving them.

Here are the complete statistics, provided by the Austin Board of Realtors. Look them over and reach out to me if you have any questions.

Your Real Estate Ally!

Maria Alfaro-Ontiveroz