•  First-Time Buyers Down.  Cash Buyers Up. The Market Is Shifting.,Albert Chen

    First-Time Buyers Down. Cash Buyers Up. The Market Is Shifting.

    According to the latest NAR housing market update, the real estate landscape looks very different than even a few years ago:   ➡️ Only 21% of recent buyers were first-time buyers — the lowest share since 1981. ➡️ The median age of first-time buyers jumped to 40. ➡️ Cash buyers hit a record high, wit

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  •  Thinking of waiting until spring to sell? Think again! ,Albert Chen

     Thinking of waiting until spring to sell? Think again! 

    The truth is — seasonality doesn’t matter like it used to in today’s real estate market.  In Central Texas, buyer demand stays strong year-round, thanks to steady population growth, relocation activity, and a healthy job market. Many sellers believe spring is the “best time” to list, but that often

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  •  Solar Panels – A Cautionary Tale from the Central Texas Market ,Albert Chen

    Solar Panels – A Cautionary Tale from the Central Texas Market

    As a seasoned Central Texas realtor who's helped sell nearly 10 homes with solar panels, here’s the honest truth I’ve yet to see solar panels add actual value to the resale of a home in our area. Between wind, hail, and insurance claims, solar can complicate roof replacements—you'll need a licensed

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