Reinae Kessler's (rhkessler) Blog

Ok, I have to admit I learned a big lesson this week in karmic destiny.  And, I have my husband, Kurt, to thank for this.  This lesson for me was not easy, nor was it quick...it was actually several years in the making.  You may ask what in the world this has to do with a real estate blog?  Well...

Ok, I have to admit I learned a big lesson this week in karmic destiny.  And, I have my husband, Kurt, to thank for this.  This lesson for me was not easy, nor was it quick...it was actually several years in the making.  You may ask what in the world this has to do with a real estate blog?  Well ...

As most of us know mortgage insurance is required on all FHA loans, as the usual down payment is only 3.5%.    The current rate for mortgage insurance has been 1.75%.   This rate will be increasing to 2.2.5% on April 5th, 2010 and can mean 1000's of dollars out buyers pockets.  This is a great r...

Recently I have been trying to explain to my out of town clients why we need to make an offer immediately if we found a property that fit.  Most folks are still of the mind frame that we are in an economic downturn.  The south Austin housing market would beg to differ!  Recent statistics were jus...

So...yes...it appears the looming deadline for our tax credit will be extended!  HURRAY.  I have to admit I was a bit of a skeptic initially.  I knew first hand how the banks were struggling and weren't even able to process the offers they had because of the short sale crisis and foreclosures.  B...

I have many questions about the stimulus package just passed.  Instead of sitting by the sidelines, I am getting involved.  I challenge every one of you out there, to send your congressman your ideas, concerns, and I KNOW WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!   We must band together to get the system fixed...

I have a hard time listening or watching the news.  The sky is falling so they say.  Unemployment is up, home sales are down.  While this is true, on a national level and somewhat on a local level, my business is up, up, up!  Why is that?  HMMM...let me ponder a moment on our current state of aff...