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Don’t Sleep on Austin’s Suburbs

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After a white-hot seller’s real estate market this summer, things are slowly cooling down to more of a ‘normal’ seller’s market in Austin. While home sales in the greater Austin area have, for the time being, somewhat stagnated, sales in the suburbs have soared. Take a look at some of the fastest-growing Austin suburbs! 1. […]

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Austin, TX Fall Home Maintenance Tips

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Temperatures in Austin are starting to show signs of fall. As the heat fades there’s no better time to check off some home maintenance items before Austin enters another unpredictable winter! Take a look below at a few must-do fall home maintenance tips. 1. Add or Clean Out Gutters Many homes in Austin do not […]

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Pandemic Housing Trends

Pandemic Housing Trends to Watch

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The pandemic has impacted real estate markets around the globe. As time goes on we’re able to get a stronger grasp on how homeowner priorities have shifted. Here are a few pandemic housing trends to keep an eye on, and one consideration to keep in mind down the line. 1. Suburbs > Cities For many, […]

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Fastest Growing Suburbs in Austin

The Fastest Growing Suburbs in Austin

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As home prices rise and work-from-home becomes normalized, many homebuyers are turning their eyes away from skyscrapers and towards the suburbs. Check out some of the fastest growing suburbs in Austin! Note: All YTD pricing as of June 2021 Round Rock/Georgetown Ranked in the top #14 in the US to buy a house and #20 […]

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How to Protest Property Taxes in Williamson County, Texas

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Spring in Williamson County marks the start of property tax season. If you own property that has increased in market value by at least $1,000 in the last year, you should receive a Notice of Appraised Value from the Williamson County Appraisal District. Halfway down the notice are two numbers; assessed value for last year […]

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So You Want to Buy A House in 2021?

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Right now is a crazy time to buy and sell in Austin, Texas. Due to a number of factors (COVID, lumber shortages, new employers moving to Austin, low interest rates, etc.) the Austin real estate market is extremely hot right now. On average, homes are selling 5 – 20% over list price with multiple offers. […]

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How to Protest Property Taxes in Travis County, Texas

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Spring in Travis County marks the start of property tax season. If you own property that has increased in market value by at least $1,000 in the last year, you should receive a Notice of Appraised Value from the Travis County Appraisal District. At the top of the notice are two numbers; assessed value and […]

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New Real Estate Projects in Austin

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If you’ve lived in Austin for a while, you’ll know that the city changes rapidly. From downtown towers to new suburban communities, Austin is growing more every year. Here’s a spotlight on a couple of new projects in the works in central and east Austin. A. Natiivo, Downtown Natiivo is a 33-story tower currently under construction […]

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Austin Investment Hotspots

Austin Investment Hotspots (Fall 2019)

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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. […]

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hacking home equity in austin

‘Hacking’ Home Equity in Austin, TX

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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 […]

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