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Considering buying a home in Austin? Check out our home buyer tips, multiple offer strategies, how-to guides, home buyer mistakes and more in our Austin Home Buyer Blog.

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How Much are Property Taxes in Buda?

October 3, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Buda property taxes can contribute a significant amount to your monthly mortgage payment. Budgeting for property taxes can be difficult because there are two variables: property tax rate and assessed value of the property. Both can change from year to year. The property tax rate varies from neighborhood to neighborhood, so there is no set […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Cost of Living, Property Taxes, Researching Your Move, Suburbs

When Do I Have to Put a Deposit Down on a Home?

September 26, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

When you’re buying a home in Austin, you’ll be required to put down two deposits if your offer is accepted. There is often confusion as to what these deposits cover and when they are due. Here, we’ll explain the two deposits and tell you when they must be delivered. Earnest Money Deposit Buyers will be […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions

What are the Average Property Taxes in Austin?

July 12, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Buyers who want to budget their monthly housing payment frequently ask how much property taxes are in Austin. The short answer is property taxes vary based on several factors, so it is hard to say they are a certain percentage in the Austin metro area. School district, utility district, hospital districts and whether or not […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Cost of Living, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Property Taxes, Researching Your Move

What is a MUD and What Do Buyers Need to Know About Them?

May 28, 2019 By Raymond Stoklosa

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, drainage with the help of these residential septic services in lancaster pa. A MUD can levy taxes, charge for services and issue debt […]

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When It Comes to Home Buying, My Dad Had The Best Negotiation Advice

April 23, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

While haggling may be commonplace around the world, save for country fairs, open markets and occasional trips abroad, it is a skill not commonly utilized by Americans. While it is true that during those trips to the Moroccan souk, we gleefully delight in bringing the cost of an item down to half the offered price, […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Making Offers, Multiple Offers, Negotiation

Tips for Women Home Buyers

March 5, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Women are becoming a larger and larger percentage of the Austin home buyer population. When you’re a single woman planning to live alone or about to start a famiy looking for single family homes, you want to pay special attention to the safety and security of the area. Here are some tips for women home […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Home Safety

How to Research an Austin Neighborhood

March 2, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

When you’re looking to buy a new home, you’ll want to gather as much information about a particular neighborhood as possible. The more you can learn about the neighborhood before you buy, the higher the likelihood you’ll enjoy living there for longer. We’ve put together a guide to help you research Austin area neighborhoods. Here […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

Austin Neighborhoods with Lowest Property Tax Rates

February 6, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re new to Austin, the property tax rate can be an adjustment. While it is true we don’t have state income tax, we do have higher than average property taxes, usually 1.7-3.4% of the assessed value. With this much of a swing, the property tax rate can make a huge difference to your monthly […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Property Taxes

Does the Seller Have to Give a Buyer a Counter Offer

December 9, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

Does the seller have to give a buyer a counter offer? The short answer is no. The seller is under no obligation to respond in any shape, manner or form. Is it smart for a home seller not to respond even if the offer was very low? No. But is it in their right to […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Frequent Buyer Questions, Making Offers, Responding to Offers

Why Interest Rate Quoted During Pre-Approval Doesn’t Matter

December 7, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

When most people shop for a home loan, they lead with “please send me your rates” rather than interviewing the mortgage broker or loan officer to see what they’re going to do to work for them. What they don’t understand is the mortgage interest rate quoted during the pre-approval process before you have a signed […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Getting a Loan, Interest Rates

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Raymond Stoklosa – Broker/Owner, CRS

Raymond Stoklosa is the Chairman and Managing Broker of Eleven Oaks Realty. Raymond has been a respected authority in residential real estate since 1978. Having sold more than $150 million worth of real estate... Read More…

Rebecca Jacks – CRS, ABR, SFR

Rebecca Jacks is the Chief Operating Officer of Eleven Oaks Realty. She specializes in relocating buyers and home sales in South & Central Austin. Rebecca brings a passion for customer-service to the leadership team. Read More…

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Cassandra joined Eleven Oaks Realty following a successful career managing digital campaigns at several household brands including Walmart, L’Oreal, and Golfsmith. She has also worked in real estate marketing in three of the hottest markets in the U.S. – New York City, San Francisco and Austin. Read More…

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