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...
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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...
As a buyer, achieving your desired price on a home comes down to the negotiation tactics you employ. Today we’ll talk about three tactics in particular.
Friends and Clients — Real estate investing is hotter than ever, and it’s no wonder why. Mortgage rates are low, home prices continue to grow, and demand for rentals is strong. But if you're interested in investing in real estate, where do you start? Here are four crucial tips I've gathered from successful real estate investors to help you out:...
If you’re selling your home, expect to go through these nine emotions.
Home sellers are often told to make upgrades to their house before they sell ... but when is the best time to get those home improvements underway, in terms of scoring the best ROI? Here are a few recommendations on what that timeline should look like. 7 to 10 years out: If you’re the type of person to plan ahead, now would be a good time to redo your landscaping, update the garage door, replace your...