Steve Crorey, 2018 ABoR president, said, "Austin-area housing market activity has bucked the trend of a cool-weather slowdown over the last several years, maintaining much of the momentum from the summer months through the end of the year.

@Brian Burke Good to see the president/CEO of Praxis on here parting knowledge from education and experience.

I passed on several in Odessa pre election.

Finally I tried a community bank (2 total branches, the president greets me with a handshake, everybody on a first name basis, etc) and everything became so much easier!  

However, you will still be able to find affordable ones.According to ABoR president, Kevin P.

Also based on the CCR's, it seems like we don't have the option of electing to choose another property manager or manage the property ourselves. 

I might even call the C.A.R president and ask them for the referral.

The presidents name is @Jeff Murray and he has been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process.

Dave,  Commercial banking will be just fine and this market will adjust after this election period. 

But, because of the job base - when the economy dipped the unemployment soared (seriously, the president-to-be stopped bye personally it was that bad) and houses like this were going for well under $20k.