Austin is undergoing a period of tremendous growth and development. Where vacant parcels once lay unused, contractors are building anew. In a city like Austin where large vacant parcels are rare, new construction takes the form of tearing out the old and building the new. We call this process “infilling” and it is based on […]
30 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Austin Condo
Buying condos are a bit different than buying single family homes. With a condo, you own the walls in and the HOA owns and governs the structure and common grounds. Not understanding the rules, responsibilities and health of the condo’s HOA is the #1 reason people decide to sell their condos. We’ve found if condo […]
Top 10 Things to Do on Your First Visit to Austin
When you Google top things to do in Austin, you’ll get 100 different results of the fun things to do and the exciting places to see. If you’re relocating to Austin and you’ll want to visit the city before you make your decision. If you want to know what it’s like to be a real […]
10 Reasons Why Your Home Is Not Selling
Recently a couple contacted me because they were considering making a change of REALTORS to sell their home. Their listing was about to expire and their home had not sold. They didn’t get one offer during the listing period and they were frustrated and confused. Their REALTOR told them the price per square foot was […]
6 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market
Even in this holiday season, Austin’s housing market is still very active. A spiking increase in population coupled with a strong job market and low interest rates is making home buying very, very competitive. The best homes sell quickly and sometimes with multiple offers. So, just how does a serious home buyer stand out from […]
7 Tips for Selling in an Inventory Starved Market
Austin’s inventory of active homes for sale is at historically low levels. Surprisingly, given the scarce supply and high demand, I’m seeing sellers missing opportunities to capitalize on the state of the market. There are bidding wars going on well-priced, well located homes. Thoughtless mistakes are costing sellers a lot of money preventing them from […]
North Austin Zip Code Lands Top 10 Hottest Zip Codes in the US List
Earlier this week, Realtor.com released their report of the top 10 hottest zip codes in the US. Realtor.com analyzed data from the first 6 months of 2015 and, not surprisingly, one of Northwest Austin’s zip codes made the list. The study cited healthy local economics, job opportunities and affordability as top considerations for zip codes […]
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 […]
15 Best School Districts in Austin
Schools are a major factor in determining where you want to buy a home in Austin. Even if you don’t have school age children, or your kids attend private schools, the quality of schools is something to consider. In Austin, the resale market is driven largely by quality of schools. The better the school district, […]
Buying a Foreclosure at Auction? Better Do These 8 Things First
Before attempting to purchase a foreclosure at auction in Travis County through a Trustee’s Sale, you’ll want to make sure you know what you’re buying. Here are 8 things successful foreclosure investors do before they even think about buying a foreclosure at auction. #1: Do Your Due Diligence – Research, Research, Research The goal of […]