Austin is growing faster every year and although there is becoming less and less land to build new construction, we still have areas of town where new homes are popping up daily. We often get asked, where can we find a list of builders in Austin? So, we put together the list below. These builders […]
5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Buying New Construction
Prospective home buyers in the Austin area have the choice whether to buy new construction or a resale. This post addresses the advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly constructed home from builder/developer. First, however, let me offer what I know is the soundest piece of advice about buying into a new sub-division: Discover the […]
Building Boom Planned for Southeast Austin
Until recently, Southeast Austin has been one of the more undesirable and forgotten parts of town to live. What used to be a pass through for travelers heading to the airport or a place for a commercial or industrial office building, has slowly transformed itself into a great place for someone looking to be close […]
7 Top Reasons Buyers Choose a Home in Austin
When selling your Austin home, you want to understand the top reasons buyers choose a home. This way, you can maximize the return on your time and money when preparing your home to sell. To help you prioritize, the National Association of Home Builders’ 2013 American Housing Survey ranked the most important reasons buyer’s cited […]
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 […]
Mueller Affordable Home Program
Built on the 700 acre site where the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport was once located, Mueller is one of East Austin’s most popular neighborhoods. Before the airport relocated in 1999, a task force was formed to determine what to do with the space. The task force had the forethought to create an urban, work/live/play community, […]
Downtown Austin’s New Seaholm District
The redevelopment of the Seaholm Power Plant District has been in discussions since the plant shut down back 1996. As discussion turned into plans and plans turned into action, the new urban oasis is finally taking shape. The project will encompass 7.8 acres with 143,151 sq ft being used for office space, 280 high rise […]
Downtown Austin’s New Library – Nation’s 1st Library of the Future
The Grand Opening of the Austin Central Library is set for November 2016. Why in the world are we talking about a new library a year and a half before it opens? Because it’s way more than that a building with books. With a $120MM price tag, this isn’t your run-of-the mill, brush the dust […]
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 […]
New Townhomes Near Barton Creek Square Mall Approved
Last month, the City of Austin approved a plan for a mixed use residential, retail and office development at the site of the vacant Cinemark near Barton Creek Square Mall. The first phase of development will be 86 residential townhomes, Tarlton 360 Townhomes, followed by 140 condominiums and finally office and retail space. The project’s […]