Change Your Tune in June

No more excuses, no more waiting, no more stare downs. It’s time to make your move and change your tune. We finally have the inventory (more homes for sale than we’ve had in 13 years) at great prices with creative incentives from both lenders and sellers. The time is right to change your tune. And speaking of tunes, it’s also time to Tune In to June Happenings! Tune In to Real Estate News Want to…

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Hurray for May!

April showers did bring May flowers and also more houses for sale! Housing inventory has more than doubled from two years ago but sellers want the price their neighbor got back then and buyers want lower prices (with a 3% loan.) Unfortunately, neither of those are realistic in this market. If you’re planning to sell, I’ve included some valuable and timely information about pricing. No telling where interest rates are going but I do know…

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April Already?

2024 is whizzing by but April 8th gave us a moment of pause (well, we got 3 minutes) with a total eclipse that proved to be a must see event. And now, let’s look at some other April Musts that are also worth taking a pause for. Read on! April “must read”-real estate news Biden Proposes $10,000 Tax Breaks for First-Time Homebuyers, ‘Starter Home’ Sellers President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s…

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March Gladness

Spring Break, SXSW, March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day…so much to be glad about! And even in the real estate world, we’re feeling glad that this month is looking like a season of opportunities; buyers have lots of inventory to choose from and seller’s yards are finally greening up and looking better. So, it’s time to March On! March On to the Real Estate Scene Younger Buyers Want Baby Boomers to Update Their Homes, Not Just…

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Love February

The Super Bowl is over–now it’s time to start the year! And it’s a short month, so let’s Get To It! Get To It…Get Back To Your Home Search. Interest rates are going down, inventory is going up, so get a jump on the market now. Pent-up buyer demand is ready to become unleashed – Get a jump on the other buyers, as you will have more negotiating power now than in the Spring! Homebuyers…

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MORE in 24?

Brand New Year, Same Old Us! As we make resolutions and plans for the year ahead, let’s see if we can ride with the enthusiasm and commitment at least until February? But for now, let’s take a look at those MORES, and not only real estate. MORE Housing Inventory in Austin The 10 Best Real Estate Markets for 2024 Spoiler Alert:  Austin isn’t in the top 10 but we’re still considered one of the best…

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The Year in Pictures

Happy December! We’re taking a short break from real estate to look back on some of our 2023 highlights. See you all next year!   Good Grooming Pays Off Got to ride with a friend on the grooming snow cat at night on Baldy Mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho. What a great way to get up and down runs without worrying about my knees! Too Cold to Ski? With temps on top of Baldy Mountain…

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Bob’s In Charge

November’s newsletter has been taken over by Bob who is truly my right hand man after I had shoulder surgery on my right rotator cuff and my arm is in a sling for the month. Take it away, Bob! Is Your House Too Big for You? From Bob:  Read this informative article and you will know the answer. Then, call Cathy who can give you a hand (left one)!   How to tell if you…

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