TJ Theis - Austin Real Estate Broker

06/15/2026

Waiting for rates to drop sounds like a safe strategy.
But when you factor in appreciation, missed equity, and future purchase price, waiting can sometimes cost more than buyers expect.

06/13/2026

In today’s market, buyers may have more room to negotiate than they realize.
Seller concessions can potentially help cover closing costs, prepaid items, or even discount points — but the limits depend on the loan type and scenario.

06/11/2026

A lower rate can help.
But waiting is not the only way to get there.
In some cases, seller concessions or a rate buydown may help create the lower payment buyers are hoping for — without waiting on the market to change.

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

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05/13/2026

"Should I wait?" Take a look at 50 years of data — national, state, and local. Long stretches of growth, occasional and short-lived declines. Past performance doesn't guarantee the future, but the pattern is hard to ignore. Let's talk about what this means for you.

05/11/2026

Every second counts in the housing market when there's so much demand for a relatively low supply of homes. DM me to learn more about how getting pre-approved before starting your home search will make you agile enough to sn**ch up your dream home before anyone else can.

05/09/2026

"I'm waiting for rates to drop." Here's the truth: you don't have to wait for the market to move — you just need the right strategy. Negotiating the price down today can deliver the same monthly payment as waiting for rates to fall. And you skip the bidding wars that come when rates finally do drop.Let's talk strategy.

04/15/2026

There are certain windows in real estate that tend to create better momentum than others.
For many sellers, the next few months may be the sweet spot between buyer activity, timing, and market opportunity.

04/11/2026

Small monthly habits can have a bigger impact than people realize.
Sometimes the gap between the home you want and the home you think you can afford is hiding in plain sight.