Hard to believe it’s already August. And just as Summer begins to wind down, the real estate market is heating up. With school season upon us, buyers are in a rush to find their dream homes they didn’t grab in the Spring. Sellers have been patient and when interest rates come down next month, it will pay off! I was so pumped up watching the Olympics this year that all the winners inspired me to…
I love July. Summer is in full swing and it can be a HOT month for real estate, believe it or not. Anxious buyers want to secure a place to live before school starts – mid August –so they’re out in full force. I’m busy opening doors for them, or setting up a search to find their perfect next home. Record number of Americans are travelling abroad this summer, especially to Europe, and Bob and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
And how sweet it is! We’re not back sitting outdoors in our chairs yet but we are toasting our upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest for our daughter’s wedding. A joyous occasion plus a welcome break from the heat. Bob’s working on his speech, while I’m just working… Read on for more sweet news. Sweet mother-daughter clients who both found their dream homes, a sweet street festival, sweet ideas for your backyard (which hopefully you’ll…