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…
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…
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…
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…
Happy July! Wow! It’s the start of the second half of 2023. Are you asking yourself where did those first 6 months go? Hoping the start of the next 6 months begins with FUN. Austin Monthly just came out with 101 Fun Things to Do This Summer so grab a copy when you can. And, you can read on for my own list of FUN things! Fun Facts About Austin Fun facts about Austin that…
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S THE MIDDLE OF JUNE ALREADY! As the days get longer, so does the list of things to do around our house. I consider this a good month to take on inside projects, especially when the thermometer hits 100. June is a good month for so many things, so let me count the ways. (And be sure to scroll down to the end for some Father’s Day Fun.) June is a good…
I must admit that May is my favorite month. It was kicked off with sweet clients delivering me flowers on May Day. Next comes Mother’s Day with a special visit from our daughter and then it’s our wedding anniversary. This year, it’s our 40th so we’re off on a “Tour de Texas” to hit those West Texas places we haven’t seen yet in our 31 years of living here. Real estate is steady, the temperatures…