Fortunately, buying a home in Austin isn't affected by snow, as this article states, but the rest of it is very applicable. The normal selling season is heating up early this year, thanks to the extended $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 repeat buyer tax credit.
The USA Today article notes that it's now taking on average eight weeks to get a home loan processed (according to the National Asscoation of Realtors), so it's important for buyers to act soon in order to take advantage of the credits. Buyers must close (not just find a home, but CLOSE) by April 30 to get the tax credit.
Link to full article: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/2010-01-19-spring-home-buyers_N.htm

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