Recently the Kenan Institute, in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, launched the American Growth Project, which aims to provide economic data, analysis and forecasting for cities and counties across the US. This project supports government officials, business leaders and decision makers, in near real time, short-, medium- and long-term economic forecasts. Why is this […]
If I Pay Cash for a Home Can I Get a Lower Price?
If I pay cash for a home can I get a lower price? At most price levels, especially the bottom 50% of the housing market, the answer is probably “no.” Even when a lender is financing the purchase, the seller is going to get 100% of the agreed upon sales price. Today, qualified buyers can […]
How Many Offers are Cash Offers in Austin?
Multiple offer situations can be incredibly frustrating for buyers, especially those who have been outbid more than once. It can be even more frustrating if your offers are beat out by cash buyers simply because they are cash. If you need to get a loan to purchase your home, you might be wondering if you […]