Renters in Austin may need to spend more time than usual to secure housing this year. End of year reports show that 60% of renters in the Austin area chose to renew their lease for 2023. There’s a few different groups of people that Austin’s rental squeeze may have an impact on. Renters Renters looking […]
As we enter month three of the pandemic, more and more data is becoming available as to how COVID-19 is affecting businesses, the stock market, and the real estate market. The Austin Board of Realtors just released the April 2020 stats, and while overall home sales are down 20% from last April, the median sales […]
Buying a new home or moving into a new place is exciting, but moving generally is not. Here are a few tips to make your next move a bit simpler and more affordable. 1. Get Free Moving Boxes Buying enough boxes to pack up an entire house can add up quickly. Next time you’re planning […]
Moving into a new place is exciting, especially when purchasing a home. You can finally change the paint colors, hang things wherever you like, and update fixtures, lighting, etc. While these are all important rites of passage, there a few ‘less fun’ tasks that should be on your to-do list. 1. Locate the water shutoff […]
The rent vs buy debate is common in Austin, TX. With almost 52% of Austin residents renting, it’s easy to see why. The truth is, there’s a fair argument for both renting and buying, and the answer varies depending on how long you plan to do either. Let’s take a look at a cost breakdown […]
If you’re paying more than $1,600 for rent in Austin, you can probably afford a mortgage on a house. The question then is; exactly how much house can you afford? If you’re buying a home in cash, the answer to this question is simple: how much cash do you have? That’s how much house you […]
The Austin housing hype is usually focused around South Austin and East Austin. Known best for their proximity to downtown and “Keep Austin Weird” vibe, both areas are highly desirable locations for renting, purchasing, and investing. While real estate in these areas certainly has its perks, prospective homebuyers should consider the benefits that North Austin […]
If you’ve taken a drive downtown lately, you may notice that there’s a ton of new construction going up in East Austin. The City of Austin has zoned almost everything from Airport to Downtown to be redeveloped. The impact this has had on East Austin is massive. It’s drawn flocks of investors to the East corridor […]