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 […]
Austin, Texas has been an investor haven for the last two decades or so, with next to endless opportunities to purchase investment properties and rent them out for a profit. With the amount the city has grown in the last few years however, the number of cash flowing properties from the time of purchase has dwindled significantly. […]
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 Austin real estate market isn’t slowing down. Both home prices and rent hikes are on the continual rise, incentivizing more and more renters to buy their first place. Buying into a real estate market while prices are rising opens the opportunity to gain equity in a home relatively quickly. This means a higher profit for you when you […]
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 […]
Ever heard of Atlas 14? Probably not, but you might this fall. Due to the increased frequency of heavy rains, storms, and flooding in the Austin area, a study called Atlas 14 was conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Atlas-14 shows a roughly 33% increase in the amount of rain that could […]
Every now and then I preview a home for a client and think, ‘wow, this place is amazing’. With investors large and small pouring capital into Austin’s real estate market, homebuyers are getting an increasing number of unique neighborhoods to choose from when buying a home. However, the number of affordable homes is decreasing within […]
Owning a home is one of the greatest investments you can make, so protecting your investment should be a top priority. A great way to do this is to get home insurance and a home warranty. Understanding the difference between the two can be tricky, so here’s a quick breakdown. Home Insurance Home insurance is […]
As we get further into tax season, homestead exemptions are a great way to reduce your taxable income by setting limits on how much your property taxes can increase each year. If you own a house in the Austin area as of January 1st of a given calendar year, make sure to file a homestead […]
If you’re someone who reads the paper or watches the news, you’ve probably heard about Fed hikes and interest rates. If those terms don’t ring a bell, no worries! Here’s what you need to know: 1. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at the end of September for the third time this year. 2. As a result […]