Identifying the best Austin neighborhoods is relatively easy once you know what characteristics to look for since superior neighborhoods have several things in common. Austinite’s who recognize the importance location plays in preserving home value will zero in on these and generally pay a price premium to land the right property. Characteristics of a Great […]
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Experts Say September is Best Month to Buy a Home in Austin
Chief Economist of Realtor.com, Jonathan Smoke, recently released analysis showing why he thinks September will be the best month to buy a home in 2015. Most of these reports are usually only supported with anecdotal data best. In Jonathan’s analysis, he backed it up with numbers, which as an Engineer, you know I love. His […]
Guide to Buying a Home in Austin
We’ve had several requests for a comprehensive guide to home buying. Though our Austin Home Buyer Blog is packed full of home buyer tips, there is no step by step guide. To help Austin home buyers looking for some guidance, we’re pleased to introduce our Austin Home Buyer’s Guide. What Can You Expect to Learn […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Much is Homeowners Insurance in Austin?
Homeowners insurance is one of those costs that is not really understood by most home buyers. A lender might go over the general concept and include an estimate of what homeowner’s insurance might be, but that’s about it until the home buyer actually shops for home insurance a week or so before closing. The cost […]
Gave Up on Your Home Search During Spring? Time to Get Started Again!
There were more than a few home buyers who got frustrated and decided to put off their home search last Spring. Experiencing that frenzied market myself with multiple offers, overbids and cash buyers, I can completely understand why a buyer would want to take a break. It was emotionally draining, especially if you weren’t successful. […]
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 […]
#1 Reason Why Austin Housing Market is so Hot
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. They’re why the Austin housing market is so hot. Austin, Texas continues to create new jobs at a remarkable pace. New jobs draw newcomers, and those new arrivals need places to live. The jobs that are being created in Austin are primarily of the white-collar type and many of them are centered […]