The real estate market has shifted dramatically over the last few years, and many people still wonder whether we’re heading back to “normal” or facing something entirely new. The truth is somewhere in the middle.
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Learn three key strategies to respond to lowball offers and negotiate a better deal on your home sale.
Here are three ways to determine what your property is really worth.
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...
Here are the top three reasons your home may not be selling and what to do about them: The first is pricing problems. This is a very common issue, as many homeowners price their homes too high in hopes it will leave room for them to negotiate down. However, this may end up turning buyers away and losing you money in the end. Today’s buyers are smart, so listen to the feedback you’re...
Here are our three tips how to increase the value of your home: To start, it’s important to make a good first impression. The first look can make or break your sale. Potential buyers have already judged your house before they walk in the door—and in today’s market, they’ve even made judgments before that when they saw photos online. Therefore, ensure you have high-quality, professional...
As we begin 2024 it’s an even better time to buy as interest rates have decreased from the highs we experienced last year. This improves affordability, and for anyone considering purchasing a home, there is a lending product that can lower the rates even further: 2-1 buydowns. A 2-1 buydown works by putting money upfront to lower your mortgage interest rate for the first two years of your...
As we enter a new year, many of our clients and friends are asking what we are anticipating for the real estate market. There's a record amount of uncertainty with interest rates, growing mortgage payments, loan qualifications, fluctuating home prices, and ways to get a property ready to sell. We are available to answer your questions anytime at no charge and are always happy to schedule a call...
This video covers the top 3 things home inspectors look for, and before you sell your property, we recommend you fix them! The first is to have the HVAC serviced and maintained; as a property owner this really should be scheduled twice a year, in the fall and in the spring. If you’re selling in the winter and had the system serviced in the fall, providing the receipt from the HVAC company is...
Three things not to spend much money on or fix when preparing your house for sale. The first is to not invest heavily in a complete beautification of your yard. While a tasteful landscaping project does increase curb appeal, it does not increase the sales price of your house. Instead of overspending on a landscaping project, ensure the yard is cleaned and maintained before photographing...