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11 April 2024 | 14 replies
Cash flow is difficult to come by even in Class C areas with higher interest rates.
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11 April 2024 | 1 reply
Appreciate any insights relative to safety, crime, schools, family friendly, etc. thank you BP team.
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10 April 2024 | 2 replies
Real Estate News in BriefWill stubbornly high mortgage rates hurt the spring selling season for the second straight year?
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14 April 2024 | 22 replies
General interior remodeling work $50,000 - $70,0002) Add for kitchenette & new bath & laundry $80,000 – $115,0003) Egress window well if necessary $10,000 - $18,000which is cleanly out of my price rate (to much money) and, here's another one The average cost of converting a typical basement to a legal rental unit will cost $85K - $ 95K and include:1.
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11 April 2024 | 1 reply
Close to schools and restaurants.
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10 April 2024 | 1 reply
As interest rate discussions continue to dominate financial headlines, investors in commercial real estate (CRE) and multifamily housing must understand a crucial truth: Interest rate drops alone will not solve the challenges facing this sector.
10 April 2024 | 17 replies
Can I pro rate the week and deduct this from his deposit?
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12 April 2024 | 0 replies
While still technically in slight seller’s market territory, inventory is well above extreme lows seen in recent years when inventory fell below 1 month for a sustained period.Here are the full stats for Austin and the greater metro:A 30-year fixed mortgage is sitting around 7.3% interest, which is the highest it has been in 2024 thus far:In addition to interest rates increasing the cost of real estate ownership, buyers are facing increased insurance premiums, maintenance costs, and rising property taxes.
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12 April 2024 | 7 replies
High interest rates make the costs of the construction loans very high (~10% at a bank) and with mortgage rates so high, there is little buyers out there which could lead to long holding times.
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11 April 2024 | 8 replies
What is your alternative during non-school seasons when units are vacant?