If you wait to only swing at pitches that look like they will be home runs then you will strike out a lot more than necessary.

@John Warren I don't think i have ever witnessed balanced conditions either, maybe just cyclical nature of r.e. or something else, but the trend line for appreciation just keeps up with inflation outside of the big, multi year market swings

I thought it might be fun to go to Top Golf or a great restaurant and chat about Austin Real Estate.

Ouch.. but we still made a bunch on it.. but those things happen.In one subdivision I was building in the neighboring builder went with the cheapo framer.. and when you went in the house it look like the TREES of MYSTERY house along the Northern CA coast.. yup built it out of plumb drop a golf ball at the back of the house and it will roll right out the front door on its own  LOL.. not sure how much he lost as he sold it as is.. but no one in there right mind would pay close to retail for that.

There will be ups and downs and market swings based on both internal and external factors beyond our control but I expect your home will continue to outperform inflation rates.

They did not learn much from the 2008 crash and are beginning to swing back into a dangerous zone.

We would like to try and get as much right on the first swing as possible.

The primary has a small amount of equity (lower rate) and we could swing the payment on my current salary.

Keep end mind appraisals can swing + or - 10%

There is HOA of $640, but includes water, sewer, trash, gated, and 24 security who drives around on golf carts.This one I manage and do not have property manager.