When you’re buying a newly constructed home in Austin, it’s easy to assume everything will be perfect. After all, it’s brand new—never lived in, with pristine appliances and fresh paint. This leads many buyers, especially first-time buyers, to ask: is a home inspection really necessary for new construction? The answer is a definitive yes, and […]
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Understanding Price Per Square Foot: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Buyers
When evaluating potential home purchases, many Austin home buyers instinctively gravitate toward using price per square foot as their primary comparison metric. This approach seems logical—after all, dividing a home’s sale price by its square footage should provide a straightforward way to assess value. However, relying solely on price per square foot when determining home […]
8 Crucial Things Home Buyers Overlook When Buying a Home
When searching for your dream home in Austin, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of beautiful interiors, modern finishes, and prime locations. However, experienced Austin home buyers know that the most impactful factors affecting daily life are often the details that go unnoticed during initial viewings. Understanding these overlooked elements can mean […]
What Should Buyers Look for in the Sellers Disclosure?
A Seller’s Disclosure is an essential document in any real estate transaction and serves as a key piece of the puzzle for first-time home buyers. It provides the seller’s knowledge about the property’s condition, enabling buyers to make informed decisions. However, it’s crucial to recognize that the disclosure is not a warranty or guarantee. It’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Biggest Complaint Among Austin Condo Owners
Intrusive noise is the biggest complaint among Austin condo owners. Occasionally, noise disturbance is inherent to the complex’s location in the city. Condos located next to a busy freeway or highly traveled intersection can expect more than moderate levels of noise penetration, especially in older buildings that are not as soundproof as newer construction. But, […]
13 Warning Signs You’re Buying the Wrong Austin Condo
Condominium ownership is a very special kind of home ownership. There are a myriad of issues affecting how much you’ll enjoy living in the unit and what you can sell it for when you are ready. Recognizing the early warning signs of trouble and researching the potential risks is an important first step in the […]
Why I Tell All My Buyers to Ignore Square Footage
Square footage is one of the metrics most buyers focus on when buying a home in Austin. They think about the places they’ve lived, how big they were, and come up with an arbitrary number as to the minimum square footage they can live in. Though this works to a point, it is not a […]
Do I Really Need a Survey?
Those of you relocating to Austin from other parts of the country might not be familiar with the idea of getting a property survey as part of your purchase documentation. Invariably, usually because of the cost, the question arises whether or not you really need a survey when you buy a home in Austin? The […]