If you have been following the Austin real estate market over the past few years, you know the stories of intense bidding wars, waived inspections, and sky-high premiums. But the market has officially shifted. Right now, Austin is leaning heavily into a buyer-friendly environment. But what exactly does that mean for your house hunt, and how can you use it to your financial advantage? JJ Kennemer, an...
If you own a home in Austin, Texas, chances are you have checked Zillow at least once to see your home's "Zestimate." It is incredibly tempting to look at that single, authoritative number and assume it represents the exact market value of your property. But in a highly nuanced, rapidly shifting real estate market like Austin, relying on an automated algorithm to price your most valuable asset can be...
https://youtu.be/DbRzKFq5CB4 If you are looking for a classic Austin neighborhood that seamlessly blends towering heritage oak trees, elegant estates, and immediate access to the water, look no further than Tarrytown. Located just west of downtown and bordered by the scenic shores of Lake Austin, Tarrytown is widely considered one of the city's most prestigious and highly...
https://youtu.be/HDT1d3ZEoxY Selling your home while still living in it can be a challenging endeavor. Balancing daily life with the demands of staging and showing your property requires careful planning and execution. In this guide, we'll explore effective strategies to help you navigate this process smoothly. Declutter and DepersonalizeBegin by removing personal items such as family photos,...
https://youtu.be/6ZJYVLpg4i4 Today we’re going to talk about whether you are fully insured for your property. Questions to ask yourself are- Have you recently made any improvements, like a kitchen remodel or adding a deck? These improvements increase the value of your property, and your insurance should reflect this. Also, have you acquired any new valuables? Your property insurance may not be...
https://youtu.be/R-a_amU3Ry8 Whether you’re considering selling your home or continue living in it, there is a good chance there are things on your to do list that you have been planning for years. It very likely involves decluttering; it is on my list. Decluttering can be overwhelming, and here are three tips on how to prepare to declutter. First, set out three bins. One...
https://youtu.be/Ul9zo0ah1U4 Today we’re going to share tips to refresh your home. The first recommendation is to paint. You can paint inexpensively, and it immediately makes your home feel newer. The top color right now is white, bright white, Chantilly Lace, White Dove are color recommendations. Snowbound and Alabaster by Sherwin Williams are clean and fresh. The second is wallpaper. ...
https://youtu.be/rPo3w6OHXY4 Today I’d like to talk with you about our fantastically thorough contractor directory we have created. When you have a home improvement or a home maintenance project, we have a list of contractors we’ve worked with ourselves or our clients have worked with. These contractors are professionals. We have great roofers, insurance companies, plumbers,...
https://youtu.be/uKj8hcwTRYo Today we’re talking all about rent, and we’re looking at it from two different aspects. We’re going to look at it from the perspective of the tenant and also from the landlord. Let’s start with tenants. What will renting continue to look like for you? What do future rental prices look like for you? Right now here in the Austin area it could make sense to...
This video explains when you can expect to receive your money after your property sells. In Texas a seller can expect to receive the proceeds from their sale relatively quickly after the buyer and seller sign the closing documents. The closing documents are signed with a notary, most frequently at a title company. If a seller is all right with the title company wiring the proceeds to their bank...
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