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Austin First Time Home Buyer Resources

Navigating the Austin real estate market as a first-time home buyer can be daunting. Our comprehensive resources provide essential tips and insights tailored for new buyers, including guidance on remote home buying, neighborhood selection, and financing options. From understanding the home inspection process to knowing when to get pre-approved, our expert advice helps you make informed decisions every step of the way. Discover the best neighborhoods, learn about foreclosure opportunities, and gain valuable insights to ensure a smooth buying experience in Austin.

How to Determine What to Offer for a Home

October 21, 2015 By Chris Williamson

No buyer wants to pay more for a home than they have to. As Austin buyer’s agents, we will help you compose a purchase offer and negotiate hard on your behalf. How do we counsel our clients to make market appropriate purchase offers? Here’s how to determine what to offer for a home. Consider the […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Buying in a Seller's Market, First Time Home Buyers, Making Offers

Best Time to Think About Selling Your Home is Before You Buy It

September 19, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Very few home buyers think about an exit route. That is asking the question: “How easy or difficult will it be to sell this house when I’m ready?” Everyone thinks about what kind of house they need and how much they can afford, but very few consider the saleability of the identified property? Smart Austin […]

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

Characteristics of a Great Austin Neighborhood

September 17, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Identifying the best Austin neighborhoods is relatively easy once you know what characteristics to look for since superior neighborhoods have several things in common. Austinite’s who recognize the importance location plays in preserving home value will zero in on these and generally pay a price premium to land the right property. Characteristics of a Great […]

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

How to Evaluate Which Condo is Right for You

August 31, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Finding the perfect condominium is an unrealistic expectation, but finding the right condominium for you is realistic when you pay attention to the details. The key question to ask yourself before buying a condo is: “How much will I enjoy living in this unit?” How to Evaluate Which Condo is Right for You? The Downtown […]

Filed Under: Condos Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, How To, Questions to Ask

Think Condo Owners Don’t Need Insurance? Think Again!

August 29, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

One of the benefits to buying a condo is you won’t have to worry about some of the major things homeowners do. You pay your HOA dues every month and exterior maintenance and insurance is taken care of. But, what many condo owners don’t realize is the insurance the HOA carries does not cover some […]

Filed Under: Condos Tagged With: Buying Condos, First Time Home Buyers, HOAs

Guide to Buying a Home in Austin

August 24, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

We’ve had several requests for a comprehensive guide to home buying. Though our Austin Home Buyer Blog is packed full of home buyer tips, there is no step by step guide. To help Austin home buyers looking for some guidance, we’re pleased to introduce our Austin Home Buyer’s Guide. What Can You Expect to Learn […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Closing Costs, First Time Home Buyers, Getting a Loan, Researching Your Move

7 Top Reasons Buyers Choose a Home in Austin

August 7, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

When selling your Austin home, you want to understand the top reasons buyers choose a home. This way, you can maximize the return on your time and money when preparing your home to sell. To help you prioritize, the National Association of Home Builders’ 2013 American Housing Survey ranked the most important reasons buyer’s cited […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, New Construction, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar, Updating to Sell

Austin Realtor for First Time Home Buyers

June 15, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

If you are like most first time home buyers in Austin, you’re probably a bit wary, a tad anxious and more than a smidgen uncertain about the rules, laws and customs that govern the home buying process. A vague fear of the unknown seems to be relentlessly hovering in the recesses of your mind and […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer's Agent, First Time Home Buyers

Why Our Buyer Clients Never Experience Buyer’s Remorse

April 30, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Beware, Buyer Mistakes, Buyer Tips, Choosing the Right Neighborhood, First Time Home Buyers

Why Experts Say 2015 is the Year to Buy a Home in Austin

January 21, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Growth, Interpreting the Market, Job Market, Timing the Market

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