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Considering buying a home in Austin? Check out our home buyer tips, multiple offer strategies, how-to guides, home buyer mistakes and more in our Austin Home Buyer Blog.

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Texas vs. California Real Estate: Survey

August 18, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

Filed Under: Buyers, Relocation Tagged With: Buyer Tips, CA vs TX, Relocating from San Francisco, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

Texas vs. California Real Estate: The Purchase Contract

August 11, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Almost 15 years ago now, our family made the move from California to Texas. Since then, we’ve worked with countless clients relocating to Austin from the golden state. While real estate in California and Austin has a number of similarities, understanding the differences, and what they can mean for your transaction, can be the key […]

Filed Under: Buyers, Relocation Tagged With: Buyer Tips, CA vs TX, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

How to Research an Austin Neighborhood

July 10, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

When you’re looking to buy a new home, you’ll want to gather as much information about a particular neighborhood as possible. The more you can learn about the neighborhood before you buy, the higher the likelihood you’ll enjoy living there for longer. We’ve put together a guide to help you research Austin area neighborhoods. Here […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation Tips, Researching Your Move

Top 9 Locational Flaws that Affect Austin Home Values

May 18, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

We often say the best time to think about selling an Austin home is before you buy it. We spend a tremendous amount of time with our buyer clients evaluating an Austin home they’re interested in purchasing. We want them to know exactly what they’re getting into, especially if the home is going to be […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Home Values, Location, Top 10 Lists

Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent’s Commission in Austin?

May 16, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

It is a common myth among first time home buyers that they have to pay a buyer’s agent’s commission or that if they work with the listing agent, they will not have to pay a buyer’s agent’s commission. Here we’ll help explain how commissions work and answer the common question, who pays the buyer’s agent’s […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions

5 Most Expensive First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

April 17, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Let’s agree, buying a home can be emotional, unnerving and bewilderingly complex; avoiding the most expensive first time home buyer mistakes will make it less so. Here you’ll find the five most expensive mistakes Austin first time home buyers make and some tips for how to avoid making them in your home search. Mistake #1: […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Mistakes, Buyer Tips, Making Offers, Saving Money

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

March 25, 2022 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

What are Closing Costs and Who Pays Them in Austin?

March 23, 2022 By Raymond Stoklosa

Whether you are selling or buying a home, apartment building or vacant land, there will be closing costs associated with the transaction. That is, money due over and above the cost of the property. Closing costs are fees or charges imposed by certain 3rd parties – entities other than the buyer and seller – who […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Closing Costs, First Time Home Buyers

Best Historic Neighborhoods in Austin

March 14, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Whether you’re looking for an historic home in one of Austin’s designated Historic Districts, or just an older, unique home that can’t be replicated, there are certain neighborhoods in Austin where you’ll find more than others. Here we’ll list the best historic neighborhoods in Austin, show you where you can find them and give you […]

Filed Under: Buyers, Homes Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Downtown Austin, Historic Homes, Luxury Homes, Urban Homes

What Does Closing Escrow Mean?

March 3, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Closing escrow is a big, important and essential step along the road to buying a home in Austin.  For those who have never bought a home, closing is often viewed by many as an unexplained and overwhelming experience. It’s the final step in the process of transferring title (ownership) to the buyer. Become Familiar with […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Closing, In Contract, Real Estate Terms

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