Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their January 2023 Austin Condo Price Report measuring activity in the Austin condo market. Our January 2023 Austin Condo Price Report covers all condominiums and townhomes in the City of Austin. Number of Austin Condos Sold Down 59% In January 2023, 88 condos sold in Austin compared to […]
January 2023 Austin Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their January 2023 Austin Real Estate Price Report measuring activity in the single family home market. Austin Median Home Price Saw No Change The biggest story this month: median home prices in Austin are holding flat. This is the third month in a row we have seen a […]
17 Pro Tips for Selling an Austin Home that Won’t Sell
If your Austin home has been on the market a while and you haven’t gotten an offer, it’s time to re-think your marketing strategy. Though I’m sure you are incredibly frustrated, the good news is many Austin homes that haven’t sold, sell quickly after they have a fresh marketing strategy. We specialize in selling Austin […]
What is a MUD and What Do Buyers Need to Know About Them?
A Municipal Utility District commonly referred to as a MUD is a special purpose political subdivision of the State of Texas authorized by the Texas Water Code (TWC) to provide water, sewage and drainage. A MUD can levy taxes, charge for services and issue debt for infrastructure within a well defined geographical area. MUD’s are […]
Game Plan to Prepare Your Home for Showings
When you’re selling your Austin home, you should have a set game plan for last minute showing requests. With a game plan, everyone in your household knows exactly what needs to be done to get your home ready to show quickly. To help you prepare your home for showings, here is a list of the […]
7 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell this Spring
Are you thinking of selling your home this Spring? Here are a few ideas you can start implementing now before your home goes on the market to preserve as much of your home’s equity as you can control. Follow these 7 tips for preparing your home to sell this Spring and you will get more […]
Austin Neighborhoods with 1 Acre Lots
Looking to live in Austin, but want more than a postage stamp size lot? Though you can search for lot size on the Austin home search portal, you won’t know if lots in the neighborhood are a similar size, or if the house you’re looking at is on an oversized lot. To help you filter […]
Best Round Rock Neighborhoods with No HOA
Are you looking for a place where you can have some flexibility to use your property as you see fit? Are you tired of getting letters in the mail because your trash can is out for one day after trash is collected? Or maybe you need to park a boat, trailer or RV at your […]
4 Misconceptions About Appraisals
One of the more puzzling pieces of the real estate process is actually part of the financing process: appraisals. Appraisals are without a doubt confusing, yet they are a key part of the mortgage loan underwriting process. As a home buyer, it’s important to have a basic understanding of their purpose and how they can […]
How to Effectively Negotiate Closing Costs in a Sellers Market
It’s no secret the Austin real estate market is booming. Buyers are having to make more concessions than sellers, and many buyers think sellers will make absolutely no concessions for them. In practice, it is not as one sided as you might think. Though we are still in a seller’s market, buyers are still able […]
How to Choose a Lender When Buying a Home
The best practice for choosing a lender when buying a home in Austin is a bit counterintuitive. Most buyers start their search by checking mortgage rates at different banks or lending institutions and choose the lender who posts the best rates online. Though rates are a piece of the puzzle (and a large piece considering […]