It’s no secret the Austin real estate market is booming. Buyers are having to make more concessions than sellers, and many buyers think sellers will make absolutely no concessions for them. In practice, it is not as one sided as you might think. Though we are still in a seller’s market, buyers are still able […]
How to Choose a Lender When Buying a Home
The best practice for choosing a lender when buying a home in Austin is a bit counterintuitive. Most buyers start their search by checking mortgage rates at different banks or lending institutions and choose the lender who posts the best rates online. Though rates are a piece of the puzzle (and a large piece considering […]
How to Determine Whether it is a Seller’s Market or Buyer’s Market
We often hear the term seller’s market or buyer’s market but it may not always be clear how agents determine what type of market we are currently experiencing. Here, we’ll show you how to determine whether it is a seller’s market or buyer’s market and what metrics agents use to distinguish between the two types […]
Step by Step Guide to Relocating to Austin
Relocating to a new city can be an overwhelming task. We know, we made the move from San Francisco to Austin 9 years ago. Ideally you’d take several trips to your new city to get to know the place and find out exactly where you want to live. Realistically, though, that probably won’t happen. Our […]
How Do I Find My Mailbox and Keys?
Finding your mailbox and how to get access to the mailbox is not the most self explanatory thing in Austin. When we bought our first home in Austin, we had no idea how to get our mail. If you’re one of the lucky homeowners who have a mailbox at the edge of their driveway, this […]
How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter
You’ve probably heard the best time to sell a home in Austin is during the busy spring/summer buying season. But, what if you can’t wait until spring? How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter How can you get your home sold faster and for more money during the slow winter months? Expose Your Home […]
How to Find a Foreclosure in Austin
Not too many years ago, foreclosures made up about 8% of home sales in Austin. Now foreclosures make up under 0.5%. Bank owned homes and foreclosures in Austin, even though scarce, still attract many home buyers looking for a deal. We’ve not only helped several buyers buy foreclosures over the years, we’ve also bought them […]
Infographic: 6 Steps to Selling a Home in Austin
We are frequently asked what are the steps to selling a home in Austin. Below we’ve included an infographic of the 6 steps to selling your Austin home. Step 1: Understand the Market Figuring out what’s fact and what’s fiction about the Austin market is important. Determine your bottom line and see if the market […]
Tackling Your Home Search When Relocating to Austin
Relocating your family is tough duty with a multitude of tasks and decisions. A major decision is where to live and what to buy. If you are moving to an unfamiliar area, along with life’s daily challenges (e.g., jobs, family, pets, cars, medical services), finding the right home can seem overwhelming. This 3 part series […]
How to Evaluate Which Condo is Right for You
Finding the perfect condominium is an unrealistic expectation, but finding the right condominium for you is realistic when you pay attention to the details. The key question to ask yourself before buying a condo is: “How much will I enjoy living in this unit?” How to Evaluate Which Condo is Right for You? The Downtown […]