Strategy & Market Observations

articles on strategy & market observations meant to articulate the impact of different economic forces.when considering strategy, and income and home property ownership and optimization.

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Home Buyer More Homes, Slower Price Growth The pendulum is swinging in your favor.  Buying a home during the 0ctober to February period favors buyers and this year, we are getting back to a normal amount of homes listed on the market. Many folks were waiting for the “right time to sell” or the “right time to buy”.  If you’ve had any […]
Strategy & Market Observations Recessions! What Happens to Housing during Recessions? Here’s an article from a few years ago that deserves attention, repeatedly.  Recessions, economic downturns are not always bad. But we have to be prepared to act when that time comes. The market swells and contracts.  Regardless of the state of the market, there are folks closing deals every day.  Recessions? While that makes most […]
Home Buyer How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle Homeownership is a great and reliable way to stabilize your finances.  If you’re flexible, mobile, and can move every 1 or 2 years, do so.  Each time you move, keep your property and rent it out.  At first, these properties may not produce a lot of income, but you’ll enjoy equity growth and tax benefits.  […]
Strategy & Market Observations Market Snapshot for Klein TX (77379) Klein TX (77379) is consistently one of the highest volume zip codes in the Houston marketplace. This market snapshot below is a quick overview of the top 15 most active neighborhoods over the past 30days to September 26, 2024.     And here’s an active link that will show you all active properties in this […]
Home Buyer Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run Patience.  Grab the assets and hold for the long term. Buying now may be worth it.  To help clarify this article, visit this quick read that discusses the importance of owning assets, and how long you own them…the time spent in the market.  Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a […]
Home Buyer The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About Down Payment Assistance programs are out there.  You have access to more resources than you may know.  This is another reason you should hire a professional to help you buy and sell property.  There are things in the industry that insiders know. Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but […]
Home Buyer What To Know About Closing Costs Closing Costs vary depending on the title company chosen, the lender, the time of year, specific location, time of the month, the hoa if any.  Reach out to me anytime so we can talk shop and be sure you have a plan in place so your eyes are wide open when buying properties. Now that […]
Strategy & Market Observations How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates There are a lot of factors affecting mortgage rates, the housing and property investing market, and the economy as a whole.  It’s important to have a good understanding of how job growth, unemployment, inflation, and the federal funds rate influences our daily life and long term plans. As someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably […]
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Specialty & Investment Property Your Home Is a Powerful Investment Owning a home (or several properties) is one of the few consistently reliable means to build generational wealth.  Over the long term, the facts are supported by data:  your home is a powerful investment Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in […]
Strategy & Market Observations Focus on Time in the Market, Not Timing the Market Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a big question on many people’s minds today. And while what timing is right for you will depend on a lot of other personal factors, here’s something you may not have considered. If you’re able to buy at today’s rates and prices, it may be better to focus on time in […]
Strategy & Market Observations Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? A nice read below with some clear graphics so you can be informed. The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural […]

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