Check out Mark’s advice first.
Tired of too many talking heads offering guaranteed money-saving super-duper real estate hacks? In a complex home-buying market like Austin, it helps to have clear advice from someone who is on the roller coaster with you and has lived through the ups and downs. Mark’s experience with thousands of homeowners is just part of his knowledge base. He’s also a homeowner and investor with the same hopes and fears as anyone else. When making a purchase as big as real estate, it’s a huge advantage to get guidance straight from the horse’s mouth.
So give Mark a call. He’s the Sy Sperling of mortgage.
He’s not only a lender, he’s also a client.
Don’t take summer break when it comes to school.
Give your future Einstein a head start. For those of you who have school-age kids, choosing a home is more than just bedrooms and mancaves. It’s about choosing a location in a great school district. Fortunately, there are search tools you can use to narrow down your prospective locations and find the right ones for your little ones. But get started soon! Summer home buying competition is heating up and waiting can cost money, time, and that house.
Make your kid pay dividends.
Yes, your children are the biggest drain on your bank account (but we love the darlings, anyway). When young Mark, Jr.* went to college, Mark, Sr. made the smart decision to purchase a home near campus. “Too rich for my blood,” you may think. But here’s where strategy and market insight counts. Mark, Jr. recruited roommates who split the mortgage payment while Mark, Sr. builds equity. After graduation, they can sell the property (at a profit, because home prices almost always go up) or continue to rent it out.
Pro tip: Locations by colleges are some of the most sought-after in any market.
*name changed to protect the innocent.