Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but finding the perfect neighborhood that checks all the right boxes can feel overwhelming. Austin, with its unique charm and booming growth, offers plenty of options for first-time homebuyers who want affordability without sacrificing lifestyle or access to city amenities. From tree-lined streets to modern master-planned communities, […]
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Everything You Need to Know: Austin Luxury Home Property Taxes
For Austin luxury homebuyers, navigating property taxes can feel overwhelming, but understanding the basics can make a significant difference in managing costs and planning effectively. Property taxes in Texas are a crucial aspect of homeownership, especially as tax assessments and bills continue to rise annually, posing a financial challenge for many. This post aims to […]
How to Find a Foreclosure in Austin
Not too many years ago, foreclosures made up about 8% of home sales in Austin. Now foreclosures make up under 0.5%. Bank owned homes and foreclosures in Austin, even though scarce, still attract many home buyers looking for a deal. We’ve not only helped several buyers buy foreclosures over the years, we’ve also bought them […]
How Market Conditions Affect a Buyer’s Negotiation Strategy
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 […]
What Should a Buyer Look for in the Final Walk Through?
Before you close escrow on a house, you’ll want to perform a final walk through. Typically, there are no issues that arise, but because there are no guarantees in life, we always want to double check. Here, we’ll answer a frequent buyer question, what should a buyer look for in the final walk through? What’s […]
What Response Can I Expect After Making an Offer?
What response can I expect after making an offer on an Austin home? There are 5 possible reactions from the seller when your Austin buyer’s agent presents your offer. #1: The Seller Can Formally Reject Your Offer The seller or their agent can inform you that your offer is unacceptable and the seller will not […]
Tips for Women Home Buyers
Women are becoming a larger and larger percentage of the Austin home buyer population. When you’re a single woman planning to live alone or about to start a family looking for single family homes, you want to pay special attention to the safety and security of the area. Here are some tips for women home […]
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 […]