The debt ceiling stakes are high... kind of
It's almost like an odd financial holiday The debt ceiling needs to be raised again or the US will default on it's obligations and the...
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John Blackman
- Apr 12
- 5 min
Financial Sugar Crash
Everyone probably recognizes a good sugar crash This past weekend was a long one for holiday events. Not only did we have Easter, but...
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John Blackman
- Mar 17
- 4 min
How safe is my bank?
Is SVB a one off or is there worse to come? Here are the top 20 global banks (by size) This list is according to LexusNexus as of January...
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John Blackman
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Twist my ARM
With rates in the 6% to 7% range a lot of folks are just choosing to stay out of the housing market. Prices and rates are making many...
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John Blackman
- Jan 9
- 2 min
I love tax time!
2022 is behind us and it's tax time, but you don't have to be as anxious at this kitten! I expect most people probably hate tax time.
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John Blackman
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Inflation is still high - pass the champagne
Houses, not just for investing Last month we held our first in a series of house concerts for our friends and clients here in Austin. ...
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John Blackman
- Sep 7, 2021
- 6 min
Building your own home in Austin
UPDATED for 2022 So you've looked all over and can't find something that is just right for you and are now starting to think about...
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John Blackman
- Feb 8, 2019
- 3 min
Want to Air BnB or VRBO your home in Austin?
As a home owner it can seem frustrating that you can't just do whatever you want with your property. Texas law in general thinks you...
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John Blackman
- Dec 20, 2018
- 2 min
Hot or Not - Market Update November 2018
We're coming into the holidays and the Austin market continues to do some surprising things. Austin solds are down year over year by...
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John Blackman
- Nov 15, 2018
- 2 min
Hot or Not - Market Update October 2018
The Austin market continues to be interesting and different from the national market. South Austin is also distinctly different from the...
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