Austin Texas Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Mason Propertieshttp://www.masonproperties.netThu, 23 Feb 2012 02:57:45 GMT9401 Quail Meadow DR, Austin 78758Great close-in location, garage, fence, washer/dryer conn. Friendly dogs under 60 lbs. and cats ok. Deposit can be made in 2 payments, if needed.]]>http://www.masonproperties.net/property/9401-Quail-Meadow-DR-Austin-Texashttp://www.masonproperties.net/property/9401-Quail-Meadow-DR-Austin-TexasThu, 16 Feb 2012 18:12:48 GMT106 Meteor DR # A, Austin 78745Make-ready in progress. Great neighborhood convenient to Wm. Cannon, IH35 or Mopac. Very well maintained property with large trees, carport, inside utility.]]>http://www.masonproperties.net/property/106-Meteor-DR-A-Austin-Texashttp://www.masonproperties.net/property/106-Meteor-DR-A-Austin-TexasWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:24:31 GMT1606 Nickerson ST # A, Austin 78704Remodeled Victorian home, dramatic staircase leads to loft with 1/2 bath, cut marble kitchen coutertop, yard care included. Heart of SoCo District, walk to neighborhood restaurants/shopping. Minutes to downtown]]>http://www.masonproperties.net/property/1606-Nickerson-ST-A-Austin-Texashttp://www.masonproperties.net/property/1606-Nickerson-ST-A-Austin-TexasFri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:04 GMT1062 W South ST, Leander 78641Beautifully redone home in quiet neighborhood with a great floor plan. Close to Shopping, Schools and Metro Rail. Great Family home]]>http://www.masonproperties.net/property/1062-W-South-ST-Leander-Texashttp://www.masonproperties.net/property/1062-W-South-ST-Leander-TexasThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:08 GMT1714 Rawhide Loop, Round Rock 78681Darling two bedroom with two full bath home with fresh paint, large yard on quiet street, close to shopping and schools]]>http://www.masonproperties.net/property/1714-Rawhide-Loop-Round-Rock-Texashttp://www.masonproperties.net/property/1714-Rawhide-Loop-Round-Rock-TexasThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:17:08 GMT609 Carismatic LN, Austin 78748Wonderful executive home with lots of living space. Huge upstairs living area, corian countertops, sprinkler, lg storage building. Lot backs up to greenbelt close to creek. Community pool.]]>http://www.masonproperties.net/property/609-Carismatic-LN-Austin-Texashttp://www.masonproperties.net/property/609-Carismatic-LN-Austin-TexasSat, 31 Dec 2011 18:10:53 GMTShould I Buy a Home Now?I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.

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