• 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Mortgage Lender In This Real Estate Market,Steph Douglass

    5 Questions You Should Ask Your Mortgage Lender In This Real Estate Market

    A mortgage lender is a bank or company that provides home loans to borrowers. So unless you have $500K lying around, you’ll likely find yourself working alongside a lender during the home-buying process.  A lender will do a thorough review of your spending habits, savings, and credit history. They’l

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  • 15 Things You Should Know Before Buying a House in Austin,Steph Douglass

    15 Things You Should Know Before Buying a House in Austin

    Are you paying a ton on rent? Do you plan on sticking around Austin for a while? Do you have a steady income?  If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you probably can and should consider buying. While a home is a large purchase, it is also a big investment in your future that builds equ

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  • Austin Short-Term Rental Owners: A New Permit Requirement Is Coming,Steph Douglass

    Austin Short-Term Rental Owners: A New Permit Requirement Is Coming

    If you own a short-term rental in Austin, there’s a regulatory change you need on your radar. Last September, the Austin City Council passed a new ordinance that will require all short-term rental (STR) listings to display a valid permit number by July 1, 2026. If you host on platforms like Airbnb o

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