The November 2024 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows stable housing prices in the Austin metro as we approach end of year.

I’m seeking guidance on how best to approach this situation and would appreciate your thoughts on what you would do if you were in my shoes.Here are the details: My current home loan is $242,000, and the property is estimated to be worth approximately $420,000 (± $5,000).

With the right approach, you can turn these opportunities into great wins!

Please assist me in exploring this approach. 

This is the first home I've ever (possibly) bought and my first investment property.Any advice on how I should approach with my counteroffer? 

This approach undermines the trust that should exist in a lending relationship.

Would have to be appreciation which would not be a good approach starting at that level.  

Well that is a good approach.

Case law supports him.I don't even know where to begin with a comment like that, other than I suggest you start building a legal defense fund, to deal with that mistaken approach to contracts. 

Even if you have to travel a couple of hours, you have a much better chance of finding someone.How to approach a mentorOnce you've found a likely candidate, it's time to reach out and ask.