Posts by Grant Dean

I just took over this property in Round Rock from another property management company. The owner called and had been dissatisfied with the lack of communication and follow through. I am excited to prove to the owner and tenants Broadstone Realty is not like the other firms. Quick response rate with immediate follow through and…

New Listing in Oakcreek – Round Rock! Spacious 5 bed / 4 bath home with two primary suites, soaring ceilings, and open living & dining areas perfect for entertaining. Surrounded by mature shade trees in a quiet, established neighborhood. Close to St. David’s Medical Center, H-E-B, Kalahari Resort & Dell Diamond, everything you need just minutes away! Round Rock ISD – Fern Bluff Elem, Chisholm Trail MS, Round Rock High. Do not miss this one!

Owning a home is more than just a place to live—it’s a long-term financial tool. Here are three things I often share with clients: • Routine maintenance can prevent expensive surprises down the road • Refinancing isn’t a one-time decision—interest rates shift, and so do opportunities • Equity isn’t just value—it can open doors for…

A quick way to find out what the interest rates is for mortgage loans is to follow the 10yr treasury yeild.   Notes: The mortgage spread is defined as the 30-year mortgage rate minus 10-year Treasury yield. Its typical range is 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent (150 to 175 basis points). Source: Freddie Mac, Board…

I attended the ABOR Housing Summit and a few key points I took away were: Consumer Savings rate is 4.4% (2013-2019 was 6%) and was 32% during COVID. Employment is softening – but still a healthy job market Wage growth exceeds pre-pandemic trend Inflation has slowed, but isn’t back to 2 % Rent and housing…