It's been three years since the United States began facing its highest inflation surge since 1981, which peaked at 9.1% in mid-2022. Although progress has been made in reducing the inflation rate through increased interest rates, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which tracks the annual price changes of various goods and services, indicates that the inflation rate remains at 3.4%. This is relatively unchanged from the rate a year ago. Since May 2023, the inflation rate has fluctuated between 3.0% and 3.7%.

Are you looking to buy a home in Austin but want to offset the cost of your mortgage? Consider a house hack! House hacking is a strategy where you purchase a property with income potential, such as an ADU or guest house, or by renting out your primary home as a short-term rental. With mortgage rates at an all-time high, house hacking can be an excellent way to offset your monthly expenses and even turn a profit.

If you're looking to buy new construction in Austin, there's no better value than the Bouldin Creek neighborhood and the larger 78704 zip code. With its unbeatable location, world-class entertainment districts, and easy access to some of Austin's most iconic landmarks, it's no wonder that so many people are flocking to this area to put down roots.

If you're looking to buy new construction in Austin, there's no better value than the Bouldin Creek neighborhood and the larger 78704 zip code. With its unbeatable location, world-class entertainment districts, and easy access to some of Austin's most iconic landmarks, it's no wonder that so many people are flocking to this area to put down roots.

Is Rainey Street the new mecca for luxury living in Austin? We think so and 44 East has set the new bar for the area!

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Have you heard the phrase ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket?’ This is a very handy tid bit of advice when it comes to investing. Diversification is an important characteristic of any investment portfolio. Real Estate is ideal because it has a very low correlation with the other major asset classes. This means it can lower the volatility or risk of your portfolio. Less risk, big gains!