When homeowners in Travis County receive their next property tax bill this fall, they will likely noticing something different. The market value of their property will be the same as in 2019. That’s because Travis Central Appraisal District does not plan to reappraise residential properties this year. Contrast that with the significant climb in values in recent years, driven by one of the hottest...
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You need an agent by your side when buying new construction. Here’s why. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report When buying a new construction home, it’s imperative to have an agent represent you. We regularly hear new construction homebuyers tell us they don’t believe they need an agent to represent their best...
Before you spend thousands on a new home upgrade, make sure it’ll be worth the cost. Here’s what to avoid. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Whether you’re thinking about selling your home or simply remodeling it, it’s important to know which upgrades will give you a great return on your investment. Perhaps more...
Source: Austin Business Journal The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its final meeting of the year and officials signaled that they would wait to see how the economy fared before making another move. Officials penciled in no rate changes next year, according to their latest set of quarterly economic projections, and saw only one move in 2021, followed by a second in 2022. That...
Autumn brings pumpkins and—love 'em or hate 'em—pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather, and spooky skeletons. But most importantly, fall brings an end to a summer of outdoor adventures—and tedious yard tasks like weeding, mowing, and watering the lawn. But just because the weather's cooling off doesn't mean your to-do list will, too. Before busting out the cinnamon spice...
Are you waiting until spring to sell your home? Here are five reasons why you may want to reconsider. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t wait until spring to sell your home: 1. There’s less inventory. With less inventory, there’s less competition. This means that your house will stand...
If you’re a prospective homebuyer, there are three types of insurance that you must have. Here they are. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report There are three types of insurance that every homebuyer should have, and I’m going to talk about them in detail today: 1. Title insurance. This is necessary when you’re buying a home with a loan....
The cost of single-family homes in the metro is rising because of an imbalance between supply and demand. The Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) recorded 3,189 home sales through the MLS in August 2019, a 5.8 percent increase from last year. However, while home sales continued increasing, market listings continued to decrease. New listings dropped 7.1 percent year over year to 3,457 listings....
Home inspections are beneficial to both buyers and sellers—here’s why. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, a home inspection is very beneficial in terms of getting you the best deal possible. If you’re a buyer, it’s important to know any potential repairs your future house needs. If you’re...
Do you know what the “fastest-growing trend” in real estate is at the moment? Well, according to an article that just came out on CNBC, it's the "build-to-rent" movement. Let me explain. More and more home builders are now building new single-family homes—specifically so they can rent them out. Last year, about 43,000 single-family homes were built for rent, the largest number in nearly 40...