As Austin’s economy continues to thrive and the city consistently leads as one of the most popular living destinations in the country, it’s no surprise that the real estate market remains a seller’s one. According to statistics published by the Real Estate Center at Texas A & M University, sales volumes in 2019 increased across all the major metros, and the average number of days single-family homes for sale remained on the market were 54. So, if your home has been sitting on the market for far longer than you’d […] Continue Reading
Open houses in Austin have often been a key feature in the real estate professional’s marketing toolkit for decades. While there’s been much debate recently among Realtors® across the country on the effectiveness of open houses in attracting serious buyers, some still see it as an effective part of the selling process. In addition to getting a property seen by the widest possible audience, reports show that in certain metropolitan areas, homes that have open houses tend to sell for more money and spend less time on the market. And […] Continue Reading
Preparing your home for sale goes beyond giving it a good cleaning and a few coats of paint. It requires staging. Home staging is all about creating a warm, inviting mood that helps potential buyers envision themselves living in the space. This is done by thoughtfully furnishing and decorating your home to make it look as beautiful and appealing to buyers as possible. At the end of an open house or private showing, you’ll want potential buyers to walk away with a positive feeling that they’ve just found their new […] Continue Reading
If you’re considering renting an apartment in Austin, you’ve probably already started searching the many realty websites and apps to see what’s available in your desired neighborhood. While these online tools make it easy to search for an apartment by price, geographic location, number of bedrooms and baths, etc., they don’t provide you with the benefits that come with having an Apartment Locator in your corner. Having an Austin Apartment Locator who’s familiar with the city’s layout and neighborhoods can help you find a place that’s located near work, shopping, […] Continue Reading
To keep up with Austin’s accelerating job and population growth, real estate developers are working at a fast clip to build houses, townhouses and condos throughout the metro area. In fact, 2018 was the second biggest year for new home construction in Central Texas since 2006, ranking sixth for total housing units permitted in the first six months of 2018. Most feel this building boom won’t be slowing down anytime soon. According to the Austin American-Statesman, scores of projects are slated to bring thousands of new homes, along with additional […] Continue Reading