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Reviewing condo association rules early prevents fines and sale delays due to advertising or approval restrictions. Hiring a REALTOR® experienced with condos avoids costly mistakes related to association rules and unique financing.

The U.S. short-term rental market faces evolving challenges and increasing competition—what’s next in 2025? Pandemic-fueled growth led to new hosts, but competition and scrutiny have intensified across the market.

Inventory has jumped ~30–50%, giving buyers more leverage. Median price around $330K is down ~2% year-over-year. Forecasts predict 3–9% sales growth in 2025 amid robust job creation. New home construction is up ~2.5%, easing tight supply. Mortgage rates in the mid‑6% range keep affordability in check.

The Federal Reserve is in "wait and see" mode but preparing for possible summer interest rate cuts. If economic conditions worsen, the Fed could lower interest rates as early as June.

Texas, once considered a budget-friendly option, is seeing a steep rise in living costs. Housing prices are soaring in cities like Austin and Dallas, and rent increases outpace the national avg. Grocery bills are creeping up, and property taxes are rising as well. Inflation has become a growing concern across the state. Families are finding…

Spring 2025 brings slower home price growth, more listings, and slightly easing mortgage rates for buyers. Sellers are making more concessions—covering closing costs, reducing rates, and accepting offers below list prices.

Goldman Sachs raised US recession risk from 35% to 45% amid escalating global trade tensions. At least seven major banks now warn of recession, with some placing odds as high as 60%.

Si la inflación sube, las tasas hipotecarias también tienden a subir. La Fed sube tasas para frenar la inflación y las baja cuando la economía se enfría.