One of the benefits to buying a condo is you won’t have to worry about some of the major things homeowners do. You pay your HOA dues every month and exterior maintenance and insurance is taken care of. But, what many condo owners don’t realize is the insurance the HOA carries does not cover some […]
Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction in Austin
Austin Realtors are often asked should we buy a pre-owned home (resale) or a brand new never lived-in home from a builder. Naturally, there are compelling reasons for and against each option. Let’s take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of buying new construction in Austin. Pros of New Construction It […]
Austin Realtor for First Time Home Buyers
If you are like most first time home buyers in Austin, you’re probably a bit wary, a tad anxious and more than a smidgen uncertain about the rules, laws and customs that govern the home buying process. A vague fear of the unknown seems to be relentlessly hovering in the recesses of your mind and […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Austin Buyers Agent
When you’re looking for a Buyer’s Agent to help you buy a home in Austin, it can be an overwhelming task. Finding someone who is experienced, knows the market and who will be an overall good fit is a process. Here are 10 questions to ask your Austin buyers agent. #1: How do you locate […]
Why Our Buyer Clients Never Experience Buyer’s Remorse
Buyer’s remorse is a nasty condition and one that nearly 80% of buyers experience. If you’ve been there, you know it poisons almost everything about the house you thought you loved. The good news is buyer’s remorse can be avoided (and is with 99% of our buyer clients) with the right preparation and consideration. What […]
Why Teaching Made Me a Better Buyer’s Agent
I didn’t know it at the time, and I didn’t plan on being a REALTOR (Who does?), but it was my teaching experience that laid the foundation and added the building blocks to my real estate career. I don’t think I would have lasted as an agent all these years (37 & counting) without it. […]
Insurance Coverage Your Condo HOA Should Have & Why You Should Care
One of a Homeowner Association’s (HOA’s) or Condominium Association’s most commonly overlooked and poorly monitored responsibility is the matter of insurance coverage. If disaster strikes, it can be a very costly oversight for each and every unit owner, as well as members of HOA Board of Directors individually. Here is the insurance coverage your condo […]
What are Luxury Home Buyers Looking for?
Do you have a luxury home you want to sell? What are luxury home buyers looking for in a luxury home? Adding some of the most desirable features that today’s luxury buyers are looking for will make your home more attractive and will likely translate to more money in your pocket. Luxury Home Buyers Seek […]
It Takes Time to Make a Thing Go Right
As the song goes, “it takes two to make a thing go right” but when buying real estate, it takes time (and preparation) to make buying a home go right. What can you do to prepare to purchase a home in Austin? Give Yourself Adequate Lead Time Allocate sufficient lead time to work through the […]
How Walkability Affects Home Values
Austin along with many other American cities is experiencing a fundamental shift in the way consumers view their housing wants. The demand for “drivable suburban” housing with larger lots and more habitable space appears to be abating in favor compact urban areas with shorter commutes and easier access to shopping, restaurants and community activities. Many […]
