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Buying new construction from a builder is not the same as buying from a traditional seller. Builders are professional home sellers and know how to keep the most money on their side of the table - cause they do it everyday! If you're thinking of buying new construction in Austin, you don't want to miss our Austin New Homes Blog where you'll find countless tips to help save you money.

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16 Mission Critical Questions to Ask Before Buying a Lot

March 23, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’re thinking of buying a lot in Austin, it is probably because you have a very specific vision of your next home. You might have looked at resale homes, but found they don’t give you exactly what you want. Even though it can take months, even years, to build a house from scratch, you […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Choosing the Right Neighborhood, HOAs, Questions to Ask, Surveys, Water Availability

16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home

September 16, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home versus a used home, you know how overwhelming a decision like that can be. There are pros and cons of buying new construction in Austin, and you might see yourself leaning towards one type or the other. If you’re still confused, here are 16 signs you […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Builders, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, New Construction, Researching Your Move, Saving Money, Versus

Should I Inspect a New Home?

August 31, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

Should I inspect a new home in Austin? Buying new construction from a developer does not necessarily mean a problem-free home. Don’t assume that a brand-new home was built right or well. A home is an expensive purchase and the cost to repair the other guy’s mistakes can be expensive as well. Why Inspect? Far […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Buyer Beware, First Time Home Buyers, Home Inspections, New Construction

Top 20 Questions to Ask Before Buying New Construction

March 22, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

https://charlestonroofingexperts.com/ Buying new construction can be a very appealing option for many Austin home buyers. Selecting your finishes, paint colors, tile, flooring and floorplan means you probably won’t have to make any changes to the house before moving in. If you’re enticed by the thought of living in a home no one has lived in, […]

Filed Under: Buyers, New Homes Tagged With: New Construction, Questions to Ask, Top 10 Lists

New Construction Near Downtown Austin

August 18, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

New construction near downtown Austin is one of the most desirable category of homes. If you’ve tried looking for one though, you know the search can be difficult. This is because there are very few new neighborhoods, so the majority of newly constructed homes are scattered within existing neighborhoods. The good news is that there […]

Filed Under: Buyers, New Homes Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, New Construction

10 Tips for Buying an Infill Home in Austin

July 30, 2016 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Buyer Tips, New Construction, Questions to Ask, Top 10 Lists, Urban Homes

Do’s and Don’ts of Buying New Construction

June 25, 2016 By Raymond Stoklosa

I usually don’t write such a lengthy and detailed commentary, but this one is important. So here are the “Do’s and Don’ts When Buying New Construction in Austin” I’ve compiled over the years. Do’s of Buying New Construction in Austin Use Your Own Agent DO Use your own contractor, personally I fully recommend to take […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Buyer Mistakes, Buyer Tips, New Construction

Austin Home Builders

December 29, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Builders, New Construction

5 Advantages & Disadvantages of Buying New Construction

December 5, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Prospective home buyers in the Austin area have the choice whether to buy new construction from a Custom Home Builder 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 […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Buyer Beware, Buyer Tips, New Construction

Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction in Austin

July 26, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: New Homes Tagged With: Buyer Beware, Buyer Tips, New Construction

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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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