Six Items for Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

February 21, 2022Buying, Selling, Tips

Keeping a list of yearly home maintenance tasks can keep your home’s value up, give peace of mind that your residence is safe and healthy, and be a big leg up on your to-do list if you decide to move. Consider this the spring cleaning checklist for your home. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Make … Read More

How We Can Help You Find the Perfect Home

November 30, 2021Buying, Tips
When you look for a real estate agent, it's important to find someone who can help you with every aspect of the search. That starts with defining the type of home style that meets your preferences and budget. When it comes to location, you can receive listings for one or more neighborhoods that match your [...]

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home

October 25, 2021Buying, Tips

There are a few things you should know prior to buying your first home. These tips will help you make the changes needed in your financial life to avoid pitfalls that could haunt you down the road. While some of these steps are completed outside the relationship you have with your real estate agent, don’t … Read More

Expenses that Buyers Often Forget About

September 16, 2021Buying, Tips

For current or prospective homeowners considering a home purchase, it’s important to understand all the costs associated with buying a home. Extra costs to look out for include home insurance, mortgage insurance, earnest money and life insurance (required by some lenders), property taxes and appraisal fees. Learn more about these expenses and how to budget … Read More

Top Neighborhoods in the Austin Metro Area

August 26, 2021Buying, Selling, Tips

Located in some of the most beautiful natural areas of the Texas Hill Country, Austin and the surrounding areas offer a range of neighborhoods to choose from. With national magazines such as Forbes and Money touting the quality of life here, the Austin region has continued to grow and blossom. Let’s take a look at … Read More

Lessons Learned: Buying and Selling a Home in the Austin Area

July 20, 2021Buying, Selling, Tips
Because of the fluctuating economy, many buyers and sellers are scratching their heads wondering what's next in real estate. The Austin real estate market is super-heated right now. However, available homes for sale in Austin fall far short of the demand. This means that buyers need a bit of patience and may need to temper [...]

5 Things Sellers Should Look for in an Agent

June 24, 2021Selling, Tips
If you own a home in Austin, it’s a great time to sell. Inventories and interest rates remain low and the average sales price is $500K, up 11.4% over the past year. With the right real estate agent by your side, how can you go wrong? Besides showing the property and listing your home for [...]

5 Reasons Why NOW Is a Great Time to Sell

May 10, 2021Selling, Tips

Now is a great time to sell your home in Austin, TX. Major employers such as Tesla and Apple are expanding their operations, bringing thousands of workers to the area, all of whom need a place to live. The national average home price soared 17.2% year over year in April to $375,000. However, the average … Read More

Having Patience as a Homebuyer

March 26, 2021Buying, Tips

During the past 12 months, everyone has been impacted. This includes individuals, families, and small businesses. Many people have been forced to work from home. Kids have not been able to set foot in the classroom and many families have had loved ones personally impacted by the virus. It’s been a turbulent time for the … Read More