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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.

Single Women Home Buyers: What If I Have to Move?

September 21, 2017 By Cassandra Stoklosa

I bought my first home as a single woman in Austin in January 2017. Despite the large percentage of single women home buyers, there is very little information geared towards this growing segment. That’s why we’ve created our Single Women Home Buyers Series. We’ll be covering a long list of common concerns and questions, but […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Researching Your Move, Single Woman Buyer

Single Women Home Buyers: Deciding To Buy

September 14, 2017 By Cassandra Stoklosa

I bought my first home as a single woman in Austin in January 2017. Despite the large percentage of single women home buyers, there is very little information geared towards this growing segment. That’s why we’ve created our Single Women Home Buyers Series. We’ll be covering a long list of common concerns and questions, but […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Researching Your Move, Single Woman Buyer

Buying a Home as a Single Woman in Austin

September 7, 2017 By Cassandra Stoklosa

If you’re a single woman in Austin looking to buy a house, like I was earlier this year, you probably think you’re in a very small group. Looking around at friends and family, I saw very few people like myself who owned their own home, but through my research I found that perception was not […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Researching Your Move, Single Woman Buyer

8 Insider Home Buying Tips for Austin’s Hot Summer Market

July 5, 2017 By Raymond Stoklosa

Spring is in our rear view mirror, and Summer is almost here; so is our peak home buying season. Austin’s 2017 Summer housing market is heating up faster than the temperatures. If you’ve been looking for a home long, you’ve likely seen multiple offers on some of the homes you’ve liked. And, you may have […]

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

Strategies for Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market

April 25, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

As we head into the busy season, we’re expecting this summer to be incredibly competitive in the Austin real estate market. Last year it was not uncommon to see multiple offers or homes sell for over list price in hours. With this amount of competition for desirable homes, Austin home buyers need to be strategic […]

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

5 Step Time Saving Systems to Make Your Home Search Efficient and Effective

February 22, 2016 By Raymond Stoklosa

Let’s face it, with family and work commitments we all have very limited time. Admittedly, home buying can be a pretty time consuming process if not handled efficiently. If you’ve been putting off your home search because you don’t have the time to devote to it, there is a better way. We have developed an […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Researching Your Move

How Long Does it Take to Close a Home in Austin

January 5, 2016 By Rebecca Jacks

With the new TRID lending and disclosure requirements, it is taking longer to close a home in Austin. In some parts of the country, we’re hearing it is taking double the time it took before the new disclosure rules went into effect. Just how long does it take in Austin to close on a home? […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Making Offers, Researching Your Move, Timing Your Relocation

Best Places to Buy a Home in Austin

January 4, 2016 By Rebecca Jacks

If you want to protect your investment, you want to make sure you buy a home in the best possible neighborhood you can comfortably afford. What makes a great neighborhood? What other factors should you consider? I’m glad you asked. Here are some tips we give our Austin home buyer clients. How Do You Determine […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Best Neighborhoods, Buyer Tips, First Time Home Buyers, Home Values, Researching Your Move

Understanding Home Warranty Coverage

December 11, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Home Warranty policies are contractual guarantees to repair or replace certain systems and/or components that malfunction within the time limits set forth in the contract with the payment of a premium and deductible. Essentially, home warranty protection programs are insurance against the limited risk of loss due to the malfunction or breakdown of specifically described […]

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

What Can a Buyer Expect to Learn from Seller Disclosure

November 29, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Disclosure is the law in most residential real estate transactions, but there are nuances that every informed Austin home buyer should know. In Texas, the Seller’s Disclosure Notice applies only to sellers of property comprising “not more than one dwelling unit.” Prudent home buyers should not expect every matter of personal importance to be made […]

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