RECENT BLOG POSTS
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season.  Why not consider something for the home that the entire family can enjoy?  I’ve curated a list of my favorite home items that are sure to make an impression on anyone on your list this year.  Some of these are decorative items, some of them are incr...
11/26/2018
Buying a home can be super exciting!  You’re likely looking for something that has enough space for your family, is convenient to work or in a good school district.  You may be looking for something that is your style, or maybe you’re looking for something with good bones that has the potential t...
11/13/2018
The Austin Board of REALTORS® just released the September 2018 Austin Market Report.  According to the report, September data shows a stall in home sales growth. Regardless, median home sales prices continue to rise for both the City of Austin and the Greater Austin area.  The home sales volume s...
10/18/2018
In many ways, listing a condo for sale is similar to listing a house for sale.  You must determine an appropriate asking price, prepare the home to go on the market, and then advertise the home to prospective buyers.  Digging up relevant home documents such as the ones listed in this post, are he...
10/14/2018
  If you’re looking for a great investment opportunity in the Austin real estate market, you may be considering purchasing a property to use as a full-time vacation rental.  With the rising popularity of websites such as Airbnb, VRBO, and homeaway visitors to the Austin area have simpler ways to ...
10/07/2018
I’m so happy for my past clients and dear friends who closed on their first home yesterday. Originally, they thought they wanted to purchase a home in Wimberley, and considered buying a home in Marble Falls or even Johnson City. However, in the end, a property in the Briarcliff neighborhood of Sp...
10/04/2018
The Westlake area is home to some of the priciest residences in the Austin area.  The convenient location with a close proximity to downtown coupled with the exemplary schools makes this area highly desirable for many families.  Unfortunately, many home buyers may find this neighborhood to be at ...
09/25/2018
  If you’re thinking about buying a home, you may begin your search by looking at a diverse array of properties. Even if you know you want a move in ready home, you may be comparing new construction homes to remodeled homes built in the 70s.  There are pros and cons to both; however, more and mo...
09/07/2018
  ​Approximately five miles south of downtown Austin is an area locals are now referring to as St. Elmo.  This area which has previously been referred to as East Congress encompasses the subdivisions of Greenwood Hills, Battle Bend and Colonial Trails.  In recent years, Austinites have begun ref...
08/31/2018
  The July market report just released from the Austin Board of REALTORS® reveals a steady increase in sales volume and increasing prices across the greater Austin area.  In both the City of Austin and the entire Austin-Round Rock MSA, median home sales price figures reached all-time highs last ...
08/20/2018
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