(Here’s why buying or selling before the holidays works) Fall Buyers are focused, financially prepared and want to settle in before Thanksgiving and year-end travel. Fall Sellers can capitalize on Autumn aesthetics to make properties more appealing. Cooler weather gets more buyers out, too. Both Fall Sellers and Fall Buyers may be looking for potential tax breaks and are eager to make a deal. It’s more pleasant for everyone to move in Fall weather! …
As Summer fades into the crisp promise of Fall, September presents a prime time to participate in the real estate market. With the buzz of back to school and back to college football, new energy is in the air. September is the perfect month to SEIZE so many opportunities. Want to know what they are? Well, read on! Seize Real Estate Opportunities (before all the sideliners jump in) Buyers are tired of waiting and proof…
The Austin real estate market has been in a stall mode while everyone was waiting for the election, lower interest rates and more inventory. The election is now over, interest rates are down, and there’s way more inventory. In fact, the number of homes for sale in October was the most in more than 4 years. No more excuses – time to make your move and make this your November to remember! A year ago,…
As we approach the final quarter of 2024, the upcoming Presidential Election is on many people’s minds, especially regarding its impact on the housing market. Is it a real concern or just noise? Typically, homes for sale and home sales peak in May-June in Texas, according to real estate appraisers and consultants. During election years, there’s usually no significant change in the housing market, except in November. Buyer and seller activity tends to slow down…
Sweet New Paint Colors HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams: The 2025 Color Collection of the Year If you want to know what’s trending for the rest of this year and into 2025, look no further than the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Collection of the Year, called Mid Century Modern. Start your Fall off fresh with a fresh coat of paint! > Read More Courtesy of Forbes Sweet Austin Events Fantastic Fest…
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…
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…
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…