Austin Housing: More Expensive…Or Just More? By Chad Proctor
There\'s no denying it. Housing costs more than it used to. In Austin, as in much of the country, home prices have risen substantially over the past several decades. Higher mortgage rates, increased construction costs, labor shortages, insurance premiums, land values, and inflation have all contributed to that reality. But…
Rent vs. Buy: The Debate That Never Ends
I\'ve heard the rent-versus-buy debate for most of my real estate career. Depending on who is making the argument, renting is either the smarter financial decisio because it frees up money for investing, or homeownership is the single greatest wealth-building tool available to the average American. The reality is that…
