When buying a home, the decision often boils down to two critical factors: the neighborhood and the house itself. Each has unique advantages that can impact your lifestyle and long-term satisfaction. Deciding which to prioritize involves evaluating your personal preferences, daily routines, and future goals. Here’s a breakdown to help you make an informed choice. […]
Do Buyers Need to Attend a Home Inspection if They’re Getting a Written Report?
Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll likely make in your lifetime. It can be exciting, nerve-racking, and—for first-time buyers especially—a bit overwhelming. One key step in the home-buying process that often sparks questions is the home inspection. Is it really necessary to attend the inspection, especially when you’ll receive a […]
16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home
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 […]
Should I Hire the Agent Who Thinks My House is Worth the Most?
If that agent has the money to buy your home at the listing appointment, then yes, absolutely! If they’re willing to put their money where their mouth is, take the money and run. But, 99.99 times out of 100, that isn’t going to be the case. If you’re pondering the question, “should I hire the […]
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
When buying a home in Austin, a home inspection is one of the most important parts of the process. Not only can a home inspection reveal defects that cannot be seen with an untrained eye, but it will also teach you a lot about home ownership. Plan to attend your home inspection, even if that […]
3 Things No Home Buyer Thinks to Check Out, But Should
Three issues will powerfully impact how satisfied you are living in a home and how much you can sell it for when you are ready to move. Not many Austin home buyers spend too much time researching these issues. Ignore these important issues and you might find yourself in a home you no longer enjoy […]
Ego Alert: 8 Mistakes Home Sellers Make
Ego can play a huge role in the home sales process and is something we coach our sellers to keep in check when they decide to sell their home. Unbridled ego kills more deals and takes money out of the seller’s pocket. 8 Mistakes Home Sellers Make Let’s take a look at some of the […]
The Two Scariest Words in Home Buying: Inspection and Appraisal
Buying a home is scary, especially if you don’t know what to expect. For most, the scariest events are the home inspection and appraisal. Inspections and appraisal evoke feelings of doubt, anxiety, and uncertainty in both home buyers and sellers. Fear of the unknown is a fairly common human condition, especially when it involves large […]
11 Most Underrated Austin Neighborhoods
Like any city, Austin has some neighborhoods with big PR machines that keep them top of mind. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean those are the ONLY great neighborhoods in Austin. It just means they are the most well known. Scroll Down to Read Our List of the 11 Most Underrated Austin Neighborhoods. When we moved […]
24/7 Guard Gated Communities in Austin
For those Austin home buyers looking for additional security, you might be considering homes in 24/7 guard gated communities. In your Austin home search, you’ve probably found it is difficult to determine which luxury gated communities are guard gated. That’s because there is no field on MLS that easily allows filtering of homes in 24/7 […]
Austin Neighborhoods with Lake Access
With Lake Austin and Lake Travis located in the City of Austin, it makes boating super convenient for nearly all Austin residents. If you are an avid boater and want even easier access to your boat, but aren’t quite ready to go to the step of buying a waterfront home, living in a neighborhood with […]