Is now a good time to buy a house in Austin? Specifically south about 15 min from downtown (78745, 78749 zip codes)

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I would recommend exploring the bastrop area as well if you're looking down south. A lot of new builders are giving flex cash for a rate buydown as an incentive

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I am a loan officer & realtor serving the Austin area. Message me. Will take a look at your scenario and give you a recommendation.

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Yes as long as you can afford the current rates, just refi in a year or 2 when they drop by a few points. Also try your best to pay off the loan earlier that can make a big difference

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lol in a year or two

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You should look southwest, it’s so much nicer the farther you get out the city. Also lots of houses sitting in my community of big sky ranch in dripping springs. You can negotiate for these new homes out this way.

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As long as you’re not thirsty

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Those zip codes are going to build a lot of equity in the next 10 years. Brodie Oaks development will be big for the area + proximity to downtown/ easy commute also make it a solid investment.

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Prices are down 14% over last year, I read. Buy now, refi when interest rates go down.

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No, overpriced homes are all over, also high interest rates, those zip codes are overpriced.

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