the Unicorns List of Austin, Texas per Broker Associate George Vance McGee 512.657.9281 georgevance@gmail.com as a locally born Austinite, and practicing real estate agent/broker for circa 15 years plus, here are a few recommendations of places, service providers, venues, contractors, etc. Local Professional Services Lawyering;  Claiborne Cowan and Associates Tree Service:  Happy Trees Accounting: Brian Weber and Associates Lenders: Joel Richardson /  Chad Mullenix Handyman:  Clay Weatherford Tax Protest:  Texas Pro-Tax Appraisal: Marshall Kuykendall Inspector:  Don Barker Precision Title:  Chicago Title Westbank Tabitha Hart Auto Repair: Tarrytown Texaco / Leonard’s News:  Nabil Remadna KXAN News Mopeds:  Urban Moto  /  Scooter 911 Visitor friendly Locales in the ATX. Bar: Deep Eddy Cabaret /  DayDreamer Live Music:  the Continental Club Coffee: Jo’s SoCo / Mozarts Lake Austin Exercise:  Sukha Yoga Austin Cemetery:  The Texas State Cemetery Brewery:  Vacancy  /  St. Elmo Outdoor Tra

  Reviewing July, you can see we’ve had a ½ point reduction in rate! That’s the 30yr conventional and that’s what 99% of the market thinks when we mention rates. I’ll take it! On a $500K loan, that is a $166/mo savings which helps folks get into homes!   Rates on July 1: 30yr fixed Conventional: 6.99% (APR= 7.128%) 15yr fixed Conventional: 5.99% (APR= 6.107%) 30yr fixed FHA/VA: 6.375% (APR= 7.288%) 30yr fixed Jumbo: 7.375% (APR= 7.516%) Investor- Conventional 30yr fixed: 7.625% (APR= 7.867%)  Rates on July 31: 30yr fixed Conventional: 6.49% (APR= 6.617%) 15yr fixed Conventional: 5.75% (APR= 5.904%) 30yr fixed FHA/VA: 6.0% (APR= 6.991%) 30yr fixed Jumbo: 7.0% (APR= 7.184%) Investor- Conventional 30yr fixed: 7.0% (APR= 7.288%)  What’s driving this? First, Treasury yields have come down. The demand for US-backed debt helps drive mortgage rates. So, if there is more demand, bond yields/rates go lower. If no demand, yields move higher to attract investors/buyers Secondly, we’re seeing defla

 Howie Day Live Concert Experience @ the 04 Center in Central South Austin . It's a venue inside of a church... the 78704 Live Music Center, is an Intimate, Live Music venue, in operation since 2018. It was my 1st time attending as a local. The Venue is inside a church. There is air conditioning, great powerful sound, a full-bar, bathrooms, and cushiony seating. A grown-up, adult style Live Music experience in Austin, Texas. no kids, no dogs, It was awesome!  Howie Day's performance was excellent! I especially like the insight talk and insight into each song he spoke about. Very singer/songwriter. Like a VH1, "Behind the Music." https://www.howieday.com/

  Real Estate Rollercoaster 7 'Boomtowns' Set to Decline by 2025 During the pandemic, while many areas faced a downturn, certain cities experienced a significant boom. These "boomtowns" attracted remote workers seeking more affordable living, which led to a surge in housing prices. However, experts now predict that home values in some of these cities will significantly decline by the end of 2025. Confused about the Housing Market? Watch our 5 min video to cut the confusion!  Click here:  Housing Market Deadlock 1. Austin, TX Austin saw a population surge due to its lively arts scene and thriving tech industry. The current median home price is about $549,733. However, with tech industry slowdowns, Austin's housing market has cooled, resulting in nearly a 10% decrease in median price per square foot since the pandemic's peak. 2. Tampa, FL Tampa's Gulf Coast allure made it a pandemic hotspot. The median home price stands at approximately $419,000. Rapid growt