HSH.com did a survey of 2,000 home buyers over the age of 25 who recently purchased a home and found a staggering 80% were dissatisfied with their home! This number came as a shock to us, as 98% (or more) of our buyer clients are super happy with their homes, even years after their purchase. […]
Buyer Beware!
What should buyers be aware of during their home search? Any land mines they should watch out for? Find out some of our best buyer cautionary tips on our Buyer Beware Blog.
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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 […]
Working with the Seller’s Agent? Consider This!
If the Austin real estate agent you are working with does not represent you, they represents the other party. The terms “working through” and “working with” do not have the same meaning as “working for.” Many Austin home buyers wrongly assume that working with an agent means the agent is working for them – protecting […]
Why You Need Your Own Agent When Buying a New Home
Several readers of our recent blog Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction in Austin have asked about the risks of buying a new home directly from the Builder/Developer. Apparently, many Austin home buyers are unaware of the disadvantages of buying through the “agent on duty” at the model home sales office. One reader in […]