When you’re looking for a Buyer’s Agent to help you buy a home in Austin, it can be an overwhelming task. Finding someone who is experienced, knows the market and who will be an overall good fit is a process. Here are 10 questions to ask your Austin buyers agent. #1: How do you locate […]
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How Many Offers are Cash Offers in Austin?
Multiple offer situations can be incredibly frustrating for buyers, especially those who have been outbid more than once. It can be even more frustrating if your offers are beat out by cash buyers simply because they are cash. If you need to get a loan to purchase your home, you might be wondering if you […]
Austin Named Best City to Buy a Home in the US
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 […]
Why Our Buyer Clients Never Experience Buyer’s Remorse
Buyer’s remorse is a nasty condition and one that nearly 80% of buyers experience. If you’ve been there, you know it poisons almost everything about the house you thought you loved. The good news is buyer’s remorse can be avoided (and is with 99% of our buyer clients) with the right preparation and consideration. What […]
Why Teaching Made Me a Better Buyer’s Agent
I didn’t know it at the time, and I didn’t plan on being a REALTOR (Who does?), but it was my teaching experience that laid the foundation and added the building blocks to my real estate career. I don’t think I would have lasted as an agent all these years (37 & counting) without it. […]
Why Experts Say 2015 is the Year to Buy a Home in Austin
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 […]
Austin Named #1 on Best US Cities for Millennial Home Buyers
Millennial home buyers have been getting a bad rap in the press. Rising student loan debt, desire to live in expensive areas and lagging wage increases have been cited as reasons Millennials haven’t taken the plunge to being home owners. Many are reluctant to buy, which has led to the lowest homeownership rates for young […]
What 80% of Home Buyers Regret and How You Can Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
HSH.com did a survey of 2,000 home buyers over the age of 25 who recently purchased a home and found a staggering 80% were dissatisfied with their home! This number came as a shock to us, as 98% (or more) of our buyer clients are super happy with their homes, even years after their purchase. […]
How Much is Homeowners Insurance in Austin?
Homeowners insurance is one of those costs that is not really understood by most home buyers. A lender might go over the general concept and include an estimate of what homeowner’s insurance might be, but that’s about it until the home buyer actually shops for home insurance a week or so before closing. The cost […]
Gave Up on Your Home Search During Spring? Time to Get Started Again!
There were more than a few home buyers who got frustrated and decided to put off their home search last Spring. Experiencing that frenzied market myself with multiple offers, overbids and cash buyers, I can completely understand why a buyer would want to take a break. It was emotionally draining, especially if you weren’t successful. […]