Is Using a 401K for an Austin Home Purchase a Good Idea?

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I recently got a question from a viewer about whether it was a good idea to buy a home with money from a 401K. Keep in mind that I am not a CPA, and I'm not licensed to give any advice on this, so I'll just give my opinion.

What I would think about right now is how low interest rates are. They are quite possibly the lowest that they've ever been. There is a high likelihood that if you buy a home now, you can save tens of thousands of dollars (in interest) over the lifetime of a loan. 

I wouldn't be too concerned about a home losing value once rates do eventually rise again, but I would keep in mind that real estate prices have only risen in the last few decades. 

So, again, if you're thinking of pulling funds from your 401K to buy a home, I'd really want you to talk to a financial adviser, but now really is a great time to buy a home. 

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any other questions you might have about real estate in Austin!

Is Starbucks Affecting Your Home's Value?

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Hey everyone, thanks for joining us. Today I want to talk to you about "The Starbucks Effect" and what it has to do with your home's value. 

Whether you are a coffee drinker or not, if there is a Starbucks located near your home, the chances of your home going up in value are far greater if you have a Starbucks located within close proximity of your home. 

If you're in an outlying area of Austin, such as Liberty Hill or Kyle, whenever you see a Starbucks pop up in your area, you can expect to start to see home values on the rise. 

I just wanted to share this fun, interesting fact with you today and I hope it's useful to you. If you have any questions for us, or are thinking about buying or selling in Austin, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!

What to Do If You Need to Move Out of a Home You Just Bought

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I recently had a client ask me what happens if he moves into his home and after 12 months he decides that he doesn't like it, or if he's relocated or loses his job.

This is a tough situation, but we have a rare program that allows us to deal with this problem. We like to call it the 'Love It or Leave It' program, and this allows you to move out of your home if you don't like it after a year.

We will sell your home at no cost and help you get out from underneath your home if you have a life event occur.

Please be sure to ask us about this program because as a former client of ours, it will come at no cost to you!

As always, if you need to buy or sell in the Greater Austin area, please don't hesitate to contact us!