When buying a home, understanding housing market conditions isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. Market conditions, specifically the availability of housing inventory, are the biggest factor in determining how aggressive or conservative a buyer should be during negotiations. Here’s what you need to know to craft a smarter negotiation strategy tailored to the current market in Austin. […]
Is the Austin Real Estate Market Slowing?
We’ve been seeing a lot of changes to the Austin housing market over the past 3 months. Interest rates that were promising to go up finally did. Central Texas county assessors increased assessed values more than they have in years past, drastically increasing property taxes. Homeowners insurance rates have also sharply increased. Combine those factors […]
Building Boom Planned for Southeast Austin
Until recently, Southeast Austin has been one of the more undesirable and forgotten parts of town to live. What used to be a pass through for travelers heading to the airport or a place for a commercial or industrial office building, has slowly transformed itself into a great place for someone looking to be close […]