Austin renters may have reason to celebrate. Apartment construction is at a 20-year high across the country, with an expected addition of 345,000 rental properties, and renters could see a payoff of plateauing rents and other positive changes, according to Yardi Matrix senior analyst Doug Ressler. “With more units on the table, renters may be able to get some discounts and concessions on new leases, including one month of free rent, waived move-in fees, and free gym memberships,” Ressler said. Austin Ranks 13th for Rental Property Growth in U.S. The […] Continue Reading

Getting the most out of your Austin home sale doesn’t have to cost a fortune Over-investment prior to selling is one of the biggest pitfalls for a homeowner. There can be a fine line between investments that bump up your sale price and extensive renovations that eat into your profits. The good news is that maximizing the return on your Austin home sale doesn’t have to come with a steep price tag. Here are a few simple and relatively inexpensive ways to get your home looking great for prospective buyers. […] Continue Reading

When Choosing an Austin TX Real Estate Agent, Forget About Good Enough. Go for Great! Like choosing the right attorney or accountant, hiring the right Austin TX real estate agent can make all the difference in an important transaction, especially one like selling or buying a home, which has a large financial impact. The good news is that there are signs that can indicate whether you’ve made the right choice in your Austin Realtor®. An experienced Austin TX real estate agent will focus on your needs, explain the selling and […] Continue Reading

Both selling and buying a home in Austin TX can be enormously stressful, and part of your real estate agent’s job is to alleviate that stress. If your Realtor® is making you unhappy or making the process of selling your home in Austin more stressful for you, you may find yourself considering whether it’s time to find a new real estate agent. Here, we’ve put together some advice on what you should do when you have irreconcilable differences with your Austin Realtor®. Some Common Reasons People Look for New Realtors® […] Continue Reading

How to Get the Best Results from Your Austin Homesearch You don’t need to read the headlines to know that the real estate market in Austin is booming. In a market where most homes sell after only a few days of being listed, you have to be on your best game to get the place you want. For best results, you’ll need to be aware of certain things before you even begin your Austin homesearch. Whether you’re moving to Austin or simply to a different Austin TX neighborhood, here are […] Continue Reading