Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their February 2024 Austin Condo Price Report measuring activity in the Austin condo market. Our February 2024 Austin Condo Price Report covers all condominiums and townhomes in the City of Austin. The Austin Condo Market Still Hanging On to a Seller’s Market In February 2024, there was 4.75 […]
February 2024 Austin Real Estate Price Report
Eleven Oaks Realty is proud to present their February 2024 Austin Real Estate Price Report measuring activity in the single family home market. The Austin Real Estate Market is Trending Towards a Strong Seller’s Market After a strong start to 2024, February showed that was not just a fluke. We don’t typically see this increase […]
Assessed Value vs Appraised Value
When you are seriously considering making an offer on a house, it is likely you will look at the property tax records in an effort to determine the tax rate, schools and how much the property taxes will be. Another field on the property tax record is the property’s assessed value. This field causes a […]
When Should I Get Pre-Approved?
If you’re thinking about buying a home, there is a lot to do to get prepared. Studies show buyers are researching 12-18 months in advance of purchasing. With this much lead time, we often get the question … “When should I get pre-approved?” We advise our clients to use an experienced lender as a resource […]
Why Get a Home Inspection?
When you find your house and get in contract, it is an extremely exciting time and also a very busy time. The option period (usually the first 5-10 days of the escrow period) is when you bring out inspectors to help you learn exactly what you’re buying. It is not something buyers do frequently, so […]
How Much are Property Taxes in Austin
If you’re thinking about relocating to Austin, or if you have never bought a house, one of the things to pay attention to is the tax rate. Just how much are property taxes in Austin? The tax rate in Austin usually ranges anywhere from 1.4%-3.4% of your home’s assessed value and are due by January […]
What Should Buyers Look for in the Sellers Disclosure?
Texas state law requires that a Seller’s Disclosure Notice be delivered to the prospective home buyer as part of the contractual process. The idea of disclosure is simply to tell prospective buyers what the seller knows about a property. Most, but not all, single family home sales (several exceptions apply), require the seller and a […]
Austin Map with Neighborhoods
If you know the general area you’d like to live, but aren’t familiar with the neighborhoods around it, you’ve come to the right place. Finding a place to live, especially when relocating to a new city, can be very overwhelming. When we moved to Austin, our Realtor told us first time home buyers lived in […]
Tips for Living in Your Home When Trying to Sell
If your home on the market you know that selling a home is a little like living in a fish bowl. You probably feel as if you lost your privacy and your sanctuary has been invaded by people you’ve never met, and sometimes don’t want to. If you’re thinking about putting your home up for […]
Best Austin Luxury Golf Course Communities
Austin is one of Texas’ best cities when it comes to golf. Not only can you play almost all year round, but you have several quality choices located throughout the city. Luxury golf course communities sit on some of Austin’s best golf courses and most prestigious country clubs. Here is our list of Best Austin […]