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7 Good Reasons to Sell Your Home During the Holidays

November 5, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

There is a wrong-headed notion out there that homes don’t sell during the Holiday season. If you buy that idea, you may miss a great opportunity to sell your home for top dollar, quickly. If you’re thinking of selling your home soon, but are hesitant because of the Holidays, here are 7 good reasons to […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Interpreting the Market, Preparing to Sell, Timing the Market

How Market Conditions Affect a Buyer’s Negotiation Strategy

September 2, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

Every residential real estate transaction is negotiable in varying degrees relative to the local housing market conditions. While it is true that the homeowner sets the asking price, it is the home buyer that truly determines the home’s value. Why? Because a home is only worth what a ready, willing and financially able buyer will […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buying in a Seller's Market, Housing Inventory, Interpreting the Market, Making Offers, Negotiation

3 Key Facts for Austin Home Buyers and Sellers in Spring 2018

April 11, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

You read all sorts of articles in the newspaper and online about the Austin real estate market. Some say Austin is a great place for home buyers. Others say we are in a bubble. Others say it makes sense for investors and some say not. What is really going on? Here we’ll share with your […]

Filed Under: Homes Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Housing Market, Interpreting the Market, Seller Tips

What is a Seller Looking for in a Multiple Offer Situation?

March 10, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

As we head into the busy Spring home buying season in Austin, we’re starting to see more multiple offers. As the season progresses, I would expect to see more. Buyers who want to eliminate the frustration of losing a home to another buyer need a carefully thought out multiple offer strategy. To be successful, the […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Closing Costs, Frequent Buyer Questions, Interpreting the Market, Making Offers, Multiple Offers, Negotiation

14 Things that Will Definitely Happen if You Put Off Your Home Search Until Spring

December 6, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

I know this is not the time of year most people think about buying a home. We are all distracted with the Holidays coming up, family obligations, travel and wrapping up 2017. But, if you’re looking to buy a home in Austin, putting off your home search until Spring may not be the best decision […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Buying in a Seller's Market, First Time Home Buyers, Interpreting the Market, Timing the Market

Experts Say September is Best Month to Buy a Home in Austin

September 3, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

Chief Economist of Realtor.com, Jonathan Smoke, recently released analysis showing why he thinks September will be the best month to buy a home in 2015. Most of these reports are usually only supported with anecdotal data best. In Jonathan’s analysis, he backed it up with numbers, which as an Engineer, you know I love. His […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Buying in Winter, Interpreting the Market, Predicting the Market, Timing the Market

Austin Named #16 on Hottest Real Estate Markets in US List

August 3, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

In a recent analysis of July 2015 sales data, Realtor.com made a list of the 20 hottest real estate markets in the US. Which cities made the list? Where did Austin fall? First, let’s look at how they analyzed the data to get the results. What Metrics Were Used to Determine the Hottest Real Estate […]

Filed Under: Real Estate Price Reports Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Growth, Housing Market, Interpreting the Market, Researching Your Move

Austin Named Best City to Buy a Home in the US

May 8, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

In a recent report by SelfStorage.com, Austin was named the best city to buy a home in the US in 2015. Though I’m sure home buyers experiencing multiple offers and overbids might be frustrated, they should rest assured that their efforts will pay off if this report by SelfStorage.com holds true. Criteria Used to Make […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Austin Accolades, Interpreting the Market, Predicting the Market, Researching Your Move

Why Experts Say 2015 is the Year to Buy a Home in Austin

January 21, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

In the past few weeks, I’ve seen a lot of experts on TV, radio and online tell Americans 2015 is the year to buy a home. These stories are more than your typical “how to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions stories”, as they actually cite reasons for their claim. If you’ve been reading our Austin […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Growth, Interpreting the Market, Job Market, Timing the Market

Where Austin Housing Prices Increased and Decreased Most in 2014

January 15, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

Gracy Title recently released their 2014 year end Austin Real Estate Market Report, which includes data for single family homes, condos and townhomes. There are some pretty interesting findings in these numbers, which we thought we’d share and dispel some of the big myths we are seeing in the media. For the most part, the […]

Filed Under: Real Estate Price Reports Tagged With: Choosing the Right Neighborhood, Housing Market, Interpreting the Market, Sold Data, Timing the Market

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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…

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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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