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Some say Austin’s rental market might collapse. That’s not reality

Housing Wire

What’s more, operating costs for apartment and SFR (single-family rental) operators are up significantly since 2019 due to higher property taxes, insurance, and payroll costs. The sheer amount of additional supply on the market has really given buyers more of a leg up,” she said. “I

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Down Payments: Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Will Springer Realtor

The reality is repeat buyers make a down payment of about 17% while first-timers put down about 6%-7% – figures that have been generally consistent for the last five years in the U.S. This knowledge is critical to have when saving for a home and estimating when buyers may reach their down payment goal. Let’s bust that myth right now!

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Expectations for 2025 in Seattle/King County Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

We just completed a year marked by great challenges for first-time home buyers and those with fading wishes. The King County market saw a welcome boost in sales in the early fall amid lower interest rates, indicating buyers were ready to jump into the market. boost in sales activity next year in King alone.

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Divergent paths: Housing market policies under a Trump or Harris administration

Housing Wire

But analysts believe that these sellers are likely to become buyers again and will continue to pressure the market. This means moving forward with projects to cut insurance premiums , reduce fees and provide new loan products, such as Freddie Mac’s closed-end second mortgages. FDIC) and the FHFA.