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How to Effectively Negotiate Closing Costs in a Sellers Market

January 13, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buying in a Seller's Market, Closing Costs, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, How To, Making Offers

How to Choose a Lender When Buying a Home

January 11, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Getting a Loan, How To

How to Determine Whether it is a Seller’s Market or Buyer’s Market

December 10, 2022 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Real Estate Price Reports Tagged With: Frequent Buyer Questions, Frequent Seller Questions, How To, Real Estate Terms

Step by Step Guide to Relocating to Austin

March 25, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: How To, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move, Timing Your Relocation

How Do I Find My Mailbox and Keys?

October 13, 2021 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: After You Move, Buyer Tips, Closing, First Time Home Buyers, How To, Renting

How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter

December 11, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: How To, Preparing to Sell, Pricing Your Home, Selling in Winter, Timing the Market

How to Find a Foreclosure in Austin

October 1, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buying Foreclosures, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, How To

Infographic: 6 Steps to Selling a Home in Austin

May 19, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: First Time Home Sellers, Frequent Seller Questions, How To, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips

Tackling Your Home Search When Relocating to Austin

December 23, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Relocation Tagged With: How To, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

How to Evaluate Which Condo is Right for You

August 31, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Condos Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, How To, Questions to Ask

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