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Most people dream of buying a home, and for some, the reasons go beyond the living experience. Homes and real estate are often seen as good financial investments. But is this really true? Is Buying Houses a Good Idea or Not? The answer to this question varies because a critical determining factor is
Austin, Texas October 2020 Housing Market Statistics Central Texas housing market continues strong sales growth AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) posted another strong month of sales growth, according to the October 2020 Central Texas Housing Market Report rel
'Tis the season to be jolly, and a home sale is one sure way to make it jollier. But beyond being a wonderful holiday present for buyers and a nice profit for sellers this time of year, there are other advantages to buying and selling real estate during the holidays that are worth considering. Thoug
When you put your home on the market, your mind races with thoughts of what your new funds will do. Each day you think about how much you will make and how long it will take to make it. But what happens if it just…never…sells? If a home stays on the market, the chance of […]
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If you are looking for homes for sale in Austin, TX, a recommended first step is to enlist the help of a realtor. But why? Is a realtor really necessary? Technically, realtors aren’t required for home purchases, but enlisting realtors when buying is standard procedure nationwide. According to the Na
You may have come across news stories and social media posts discussing how the coronavirus is affecting the housing market, and they may leave you cautious about selling or buying a home. But there is good news: not everything is as it seems, and this is particularly true in Austin. Recent national
Austin, Texas September 2020 Housing Market Statistics Central Texas housing market continues to soar despite low inventory AUSTIN, Texas—According to the latest Central Texas Housing Market Report released by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), the Central Texas housing market continues to exhibi
Are you thinking about buying a home in the beautiful city of Austin? This sprawling town is growing every year, and with all that it has to offer, it's no surprise you want to live there! Let's take a look at some crucial steps for a successful Austin home search. 1.Find Out What You Can […]
Austin, Texas August 2020 Housing Market Statistics Austin-area housing market remains undeterred amid ongoing pandemic AUSTIN, Texas—As the summer-selling season comes to a close, the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) latest Central Texas Housing Market Report indicates the Austin-area housing marke
Austin, Texas March 2020 Housing Market Statistics Housing market continues to bounce back; real estate is vital to early economic recovery AUSTIN, Texas—According to the latest Central Texas Housing Market Report released by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan S
Austin, Texas JUNE 2020 Housing Market Statistics June home sales rebound across Austin area; sales decline in first half of 2020 due to COVID-19 AUSTIN, Texas—Home sales in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) rebounded this June with a 9.3% increase year over year, which help
Austin, Texas May 2020 Housing Market Statistics COVID-19 exacerbates inventory shortage in Austin area; home sales drop AUSTIN, Texas—The Greater Austin area continued to feel the stark effects of COVID-19, as housing inventory dropped to critically low levels of less than 2 months of inventory in
Austin, Texas April 2020 Housing Market Statistics AUSTIN, Texas—Austin-area home sales declined across most of the region in April as the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and local shelter-in-place orders was felt in the housing market, according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) latest C
Austin, Texas February 2020 Housing Market Statistics Austin Board of REALTORS® released its February Central Texas Housing Market Report showing that housing sales were strong, REALTORS® are adapting amid #COVID19, and historically low-interest rates add another variable to the housing market. Sale
Austin, Texas March 2020 Housing Market Statistics Austin Board of REALTORS® released its March Central Texas Housing Market Report showing that local shelter-in-place orders that went into effect on March 24 had little impact on March home sales. For most of March, it was still ‘business as usual,’
Austin, Texas January 2020 Housing Market Statistics Austin Board of REALTORS® recently released the first Central Texas Housing Market Report for the year showing housing inventory––which fell to 1.6 months––was driven to critically low levels due to drops in both new and active listings. At the sa
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This video includes 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying with a home in Austin, Texas with cash. In this video, we touch on strategy & approach when buying a house in Austin, Texas with cash.
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So you've completed the process of buying a home in Austin. Being a homeowner is exciting, it can also be a big responsibility. We've compiled this list of items to take a look at when you're done buying a house in Austin, TX. Security It’s important for you and your family to feel secure from [&hel
So you want to buy a home in Austin, congrats! Austin is well-known for being an environmentally-friendly city, one of the top cities in Texas to raise a family, and one of America’s most bike-friendly cities. With the Austin-area economy booming and being a city that’s ideal for entrepreneurs, it’s
Austin has been proudly “keeping it weird” for years, is top-rated for being the “Greenest City in Texas” and one of the best U.S. cities for startups. Whether you are moving to Austin or have been an Austinite for nearly all your life, you can understand why it’s one of the most desired places to [