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 […]
A commonly asked question when house hunting is what the differences are between new and resale properties. “New” means exactly that: a brand new property that has never been lived in or will be built from the ground up. A resale or existing property has been pre-owned. When it comes time to purchase, there are […]
There’s no denying it; Austin is still growing. A few months ago I posted about the new developments in East Austin (read here). Lately, it feels like cranes and cones are everywhere. The Austin area nets over 100 new people every day, which continues to drive the need for better infrastructure, more housing, and more retail […]
Whether selling a home, planning renovations or looking to buy, it’s smart to know which upgrades are worthwhile. If selling, smart upgrades can be the difference between boosting the sales price a few extra thousand dollars or wasting precious pennies that could go into a new home. When house hunting, being able to spot a […]
The homebuying process can seem maddeningly vague, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the biggest misconceptions I run into as a Realtor is how much money one needs to buy property. If you’ve ever been curious about how down payments work, read on! The Myth Let’s say you want to buy a house, but […]
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 […]
In Austin, rain showers bring spring flowers much sooner than April and May, and Spring is almost upon us! Homeowners should ideally follow a quarterly house care checklist to keep your property in great condition year-round. If this slipped your mind, here’s a few spring home maintenance tips to take care of before the summer. […]
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 […]
Welcome to the Homespace Realty website! This site was built to help potential, current, and past clients navigate the Austin area real estate market. Homespace takes a data-driven approach to real estate, and much of our content will reflect this. The goal at Homespace is to give buyers, sellers, and investors the best real estate experience […]