Driving around in Austin can be challenging unless you are aware of a few basic rules and quirks. A Lot of the major roads have a name as well as a highway number, so depending on who you are talking to you could be told either one.
Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home.
Gains. Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased at an average of 5.4 percent annually. And while there’s no guarantee of appreciation, a 2001 study [...]
Mortgages rates are low! 30 year fixed conventional is at 4.75%, FHA is at 5%; rates should be above 6% at this time of year.
If you are waiting until the market is stronger to buy, what you’re really doing is waiting for the prices and rates to go up, and keep in mind [...]