Austin Luxury Homes

Buying a second home or vacation property in Texas may be more difficult today than it was during the boom but there are some guidelines to remember when buying in a volatile real estat market.  Economic conditions can change relatively quickly so what you may think as a sure bet, could turn out to be [...]

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The following four underlying conditions are the most common deal killers when it comes to real estate transactions:

Roofing Concerns: A new homeowner does not want the expense of roof replacement shortly after closing. Many sellers believe that if their roof is not presently leaking it is in acceptable condition. But an astute buyer knows that [...]

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The Climate
Yes, Austin gets hot in the summer. It is Texas, after all. But there’s usually a nice breeze blowing (especially near the lake), and there’s not as much humidity as the coastal cities like Houston. The rest of the year is milder than many places in the country. Austin winters are moderate by most [...]

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I would like to present a few real-life examples of bad Realtors that I have dealt with in the past.

If your method of pricing is “What would you like to get for this house?”….you might be a bad Realtor.

If your window for returning phone calls is one particular hour during the day and you specify [...]

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I have recently Read this article from jimolenbush.com taking about Texas Resident Benefits and here is the Article:
Although the Austin metro area is fairing well than most of the country in terms of foreclosures, the city of Austin as well as the State of Texas have decided not to sit back and simply “ride out” the [...]

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Home buying is more than just finding a house with a specific number of bedrooms and baths. Buying a home requires an intangible emotional connection with a home. So when preparing your for sale ask yourself, how will my house make someone feel. Is it cluttered and chaotic? Do the rooms feel small and dark? [...]

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While we can’t pretend to cover every topic when it comes to buying a house, the following links cover the basics. Call or email us anytime to begin your search for a home or investment property.

Pre-qualifying for a mortgage loan

Selecting area(s) of town – factors to consider

Buyer’s agents

Writing an offer

Negotiating the price

Inspection Process/ Repairs

Preparing to [...]

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Coming up with an asking price is one of the key decisions when selling your home. While there are many sources to help you derive your asking price, you should exercise some care.
You can visit several Web sites that provide an estimate of your home’s value. Some of them may even be pretty accurate. Then [...]

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Have you been thinking about it or even gradually saving up for a down payment or you are ready to buy your first home. Since you haven’t done this before, you may be asking yourself what to do?
It was said that there are 3 stages for first-time homebuyers to be familiar of and these are [...]

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Why is it a Known to be ideal time to be a buyer or seller in Austin, TX now?
Wonder  why Austin, TX real estate is still moving along very strong. It’s because Texas never had a real estate “bubble”, there was no “boom-crash” that took place like in many other areas of the country.
As what [...]

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