Stand in a model home in one of Austin’s newer master planned communities and ask the sales representative if the price on the sign is negotiable, and you will usually hear some version of the same answer. The price is the price. Incentives are available, but the number itself does not move. The closed sales […]
Buying New Construction in Austin TX: What You Must Know Before Signing with a Builder
You’ve walked through a beautiful model home in a brand-new community in Georgetown or Leander. The sales rep has been friendly and helpful, the finishes are gorgeous, and the builder is dangling some attractive incentives. Before you sign anything, there are things you need to know — because buying new construction is fundamentally different from […]
Best Austin Neighborhoods Under 400k
Finding a home in Austin for under $400,000 is harder than it was a few years ago, but it is not impossible. You just need to know where to look. The neighborhoods on this list are all within Austin city limits and all had a median sale price at or below $400,000 over the past […]
Southeast Austin Master Planned Communities
Southeast Austin has become one of the most practical parts of the metro for buyers looking for a master planned community without a long commute. The communities here sit 8 to 15 minutes from downtown Austin, just minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and alongside some of the best green space in the city, including the […]
Austin Resale vs. New Construction Homes: Pros, Cons & Costs
Buying a home in Austin has never offered more options—or more decisions to make. One of the biggest questions buyers face is: Should I buy a resale home or a new construction home? With Austin’s growth stretching from downtown high-rises to sprawling suburban communities in Leander, Liberty Hill, and Kyle, you have two very distinct […]
Should You Inspect a New Home in Austin? Expert Advice
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 […]
Why You Need Your Own Agent When Buying a New Home
Buying a new construction home sounds simple: you pick a floor plan, choose your finishes, and sign with the builder. So why would you need a real estate agent? Because the builder has one — and that agent is not on your side. The Builder’s Agent Works for the Builder When you walk into a […]
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 […]
16 Signs You Should Buy a New Home Over a Used Home
If you’ve been thinking about buying a new home versus a used home, you know how overwhelming a decision like that can be. There are pros and cons of buying new construction in Austin, and you might see yourself leaning towards one type or the other. If you’re still confused, here are 16 signs you […]
10 Austin Neighborhoods with Modern Farmhouses
HGTV shows have become all the rage when it comes to real estate styles. Shows like Love It or List It and Fixer Upper have made the modern farmhouse style popular to home buyers, but not as easy to find in Austin. We’re starting to see the style come up in a lot of new […]
