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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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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Spring Into April

April showers bring – flowers and tax returns! As we say goodbye to the madness of March, we say hello to a month filled with new opportunities. Buyers are coming out of the woodwork and sellers have finally adjusted to the new “normal” market. SO NOW IS THE TIME TO SPRING INTO… Real Estate! Austin is settling into the ranks of Texas cities selling homes over $10M. Affluent areas in Austin have landed increasingly in…

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The Market is cooling but Lakefront is still Hot!

Lakeside Living Real estate is not all gloom and doom in Austin, and especially on Lake Austin. Multimillion-dollar waterfront properties and celebrity neighbors add to the allure of living life lakeside, which has become the most exclusive and expensive real estate of all. Read on for what some call the Malibu or Napa of Austin.   Read the article Courtesy of Mansion Global

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Whats up, what’s down?

Happy September! What’s up, what’s down? As summer season winds down, football season is winding up. Housing inventory is up, temperatures are coming down, and much needed rain is filling up our rivers and lakes. Read on for real estate news, local happenings, a recipe and a dream come true for one happy family. Did Austin make the top 10 best places to live? U.S. News Ranks the Best Places to Live in ’22-’23 U.S.…

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What’s the Latest on the Market?

The word of the day is:  Normalizing. I know, I said it last month but it’s worth repeating that our Austin market was long overdue for an adjustment period. But while high prices may be scaling back a bit, there are many signs that our market is steady and strong.   Inventory is on the rise, which is the sign of a healthy market! Over the last two years, we’ve seen an average of less…

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Real Talk: The Market and Events

The real estate market has been HOT but it appears the month of July is even hotter! The market continues to see a leveling-out nationwide and even Austin is seeing some small incremental price drops. More inventory is helping us to get back to normal. That’s the good news. The bad news? July is forecasted to be another hotter than normal month. Oh well…as long as the beer is cold, who cares! And if you…

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