There is a wrong-headed notion out there that homes don’t sell during the Holiday season. If you buy that idea, you may miss a great opportunity to sell your home for top dollar, quickly. If you’re thinking of selling your home soon, but are hesitant because of the Holidays, here are 7 good reasons to […]
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 […]
How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter
You’ve probably heard the best time to sell a home in Austin is during the busy spring/summer buying season. But, what if you can’t wait until spring? How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter How can you get your home sold faster and for more money during the slow winter months? Expose Your Home […]
Best Time to Buy a Home in Austin
We’re often asked by clients “When is the best time to buy a home in Austin?” How you answer this question should take into account your personal and financial situation. But, for the purposes of this post, we’re going to assume there is nothing in your personal life that will impede your choice to buy […]
Best Time to Sell a Home in Austin
It’s no secret sellers want to get the most money for their homes. When we’re talking to a seller who is considering selling, they always want to know “When is the best time to sell a home in Austin?” The answer is – it really depends on your situation. But, for this post, we’re going […]
14 Things that Will Definitely Happen if You Put Off Your Home Search Until Spring
I know this is not the time of year most people think about buying a home. We are all distracted with the Holidays coming up, family obligations, travel and wrapping up 2017. But, if you’re looking to buy a home in Austin, putting off your home search until Spring may not be the best decision […]
Experts Say September is Best Month to Buy a Home in Austin
Chief Economist of Realtor.com, Jonathan Smoke, recently released analysis showing why he thinks September will be the best month to buy a home in 2015. Most of these reports are usually only supported with anecdotal data best. In Jonathan’s analysis, he backed it up with numbers, which as an Engineer, you know I love. His […]
Best Day to List Austin Home
Recently, national real estate blog Redfin released a study on the best day of the week to list your home. They studied listings over a 21 month period in several major markets, including Travis County in Central Texas. What did the study find? Homes Listed on Friday are 12% More Likely to Sell in 90 […]
Why Experts Say 2015 is the Year to Buy a Home in Austin
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 […]
Where Austin Housing Prices Increased and Decreased Most in 2014
Gracy Title recently released their 2014 year end Austin Real Estate Market Report, which includes data for single family homes, condos and townhomes. There are some pretty interesting findings in these numbers, which we thought we’d share and dispel some of the big myths we are seeing in the media. For the most part, the […]