Realty Texas Blog

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"Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home? Key Factors to Consider Before Making a Move"

Deciding on the best time to buy a home involves more than market trends—it's about aligning with your financial situation, lifestyle goals, and local real estate insights. Explore this guide to navigate your home-buying journey...

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By Renee B. Alvarado

06-17-2025 01:35:35 CST

Navigating 2025 Real Estate: Interest Rate Trends & Their Impact on Buyers and Sellers

As we journey through 2025, understanding the nuances of interest rates is essential for anyone involved in real estate. This blog unravels how these rates shape the market, affecting everything from mortgage affordability to buying...

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By Jeffrey Nurradin

06-06-2025 07:32:36 CST

Why Buying a Home Now is a Smart Move Despite Higher Interest Rates

Navigating today's real estate market can be challenging, especially with fluctuating interest rates. Discover why buying a home now, despite higher rates, might be a smart move. From appreciation and tax benefits to equity building...

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By Brandon Taylor

06-05-2025 07:23:00 CST

When to Sell Your Home: Key Insights from Realty Texas to Maximize Your Sale

Deciding when to sell your home can greatly impact the offers you receive. With insights from Realty Texas experts, explore market conditions, interest rates, and personal readiness to determine if it's better to sell now...

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By Grace Roth

05-29-2025 11:47:20 CST

Austin Real Estate Market Outlook 2025: Trends, Technology, and Demographic Shifts

Explore the dynamic real estate market of 2025, where interest rates, tech advancements, and urban demographic shifts shape opportunities and challenges. Discover how experts like Renee Alvarado from Realty Texas can guide you through this...

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By Renee B. Alvarado

05-29-2025 01:55:06 CST

Buying a Home in 2024: New vs. Resale

The verdict is in, and the market is back. Are you one of the millions of Americans who held off buying your new home in 2023 because of interest rates?

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By Jason Hamilton

02-13-2024 08:40:01 CST

Interest Rates, Mortgages, and Magic Carpets: Your Journey to Home Ownership!

Did you know that buying a house can feel as magical as riding a carpet through the night sky? It's true! But before we hop on our magical carpet (or mortgage), we need to chat...

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