By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – The home buying season has been in full swing for months now; thanks to a recent report from CoreLogic we know that home prices edged up during the month of April with prices about 7% higher than they were just one year ago

Will Price Increases Carry Through The Summer Months?

Now that we know the home buying season is in full swing the BIG questions most Realtors and economists want to know is if buyers will continue buying homes through the summer months and the answer to this question would appear to be yes.

The frenzied spring selling season is helping nudge prices higher, CoreLogic said. Home purchase pricing is outpacing rent growth for single-family homes.

CoreLogic forecasts national…

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AUSTIN, TX. – If you ask anyone in Austin, or the surrounding area if property tax reform is needed they will give you an immediate yes.

Thankfully, Governor Abbott is listening to the people and he indicated on Monday that he’s going to call a special session to deal with the major problem of rising property taxes across the state of Texas.

A Problem That Needs To Be Solved

It’s not just homeowners in Austin that have been dealing with rising property taxes, the entire state has been affected and many owners are being priced out of their homes because they cannot afford to pay the high property taxes.

“It’s complex but it needs to be addressed and that is the incredible rise in property taxes in this state. I can feel the groans,” Abbott…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Are you searching for the perfect example of a traditional home with great curb appeal? If so, don’t miss 1761 N Meridian Greens Drive. This home has everything that you’re searching for including 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3,395 square feet.

About 1761 N Meridian Greens Drive

Located in Dickinson Texas, this $315,000 home has perfect curb appeal including an elegant brick exterior, mature landscaping, palm trees, and plenty of yard space for you to play with your dogs, children or grandchildren.

What’s also great about 1761 N Meridian Greens Drive is that this home also has plenty of space on the lot for your RV, boat or jet skis.

Get to Know This Home

Step inside this beautiful home and you will…

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By the Kent Redding Group

The Austin Texas Real Estate market is one of the most competitive places to buy a home in the United States right now but you can give yourself the advantage over other home buyers by doing one simple thing, writing a letter to the seller.

Why You Should Write a Letter to The Seller

In a Real Estate market where there’s a lot of competition, writing a letter to the seller is a smart thing to do because it sets you apart from other buyers who haven’t taken the time to write letters, and it’s also a very intimate thing to do because it helps the seller to see you as a real person and not just another buyer.

Advantages of Writing a Letter to The Seller

Besides giving you the opportunity to win over the seller…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Zillow recently shook up the Real Estate world once again by launching their new Instant Offers Program which will give homeowners the opportunities to receive cash offers from investors along with a comparable market analysis from Zillow Premier Agents.

How Does Zillow Instant Offers Work?

Once a seller receives an instant offer they can accept the investors offer without using an agent to complete the transaction.

Zillow does encourage homeowners to use an agent thought, especially since the home selling process also comes with questions or concerns that many homeowners will be unable to answer and having a Realtor® working for you makes the process of selling a home easier.

As of May 30th,…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for the perfect Austin Texas home that has a great location, backs to green space and is also energy efficient as well? Is so, you don’t want to miss 12911 Muldoon Drive.

About 12911 Muldoon Drive

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,927 square foot home has everything that you’re searching for in an Austin Texas home for sale including an attached garage, central heating/air, beautiful tree covered lot, hardwood floors, fireplace and so much more.

Close to Everything

Built in 1986, and listed for $264,900, this energy efficient home is located in the desirable Milwood/Rattan neighborhoods and is close to everything including companies like Oracle, PayPal, Apple and your favorite…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Trump Tax Reform is something that the President has been promising since he was inaugurated in January and he finally delivered his plan last month.

The big question though is if the Trump tax reform plan will either be good or bad for the Real Estate market especially since Real Estate has been one of the biggest things that’s helped the economic recovery continue in the United States.

Analyzing the Trump Tax Reform Plan

Over the last month many economists, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) have had the opportunity to review the Trump Tax Reform plan and although there was an initial euphoria for lower taxes the reality is beginning to sink in that the…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no doubt that when both Uber and Lyft left town last year there was a significant “void” left in the ride-hailing market here in Austin Texas.

Both companies chose to leave town over what they called “onerous regulations” which included fingerprinting requirements but they could both come back soon if Governor Greg Abbott signs a new law which will effectively end the fingerprinting requirements.

Criminal Background Checks Are Still Required

Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing companies are still not off the hook, even if fingerprinting is no longer required to hire drivers because these companies will still have to conduct criminal background checks on prospective drivers before letting them…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to buy an Austin TX Home? If so, don’t miss 5105 Trading Bend, this custom Travis Country home’s price has been reduced by $15,500 (2.61%) recently and it’s ready for you!

About 5101 Trading Bend

What’s not to love about 5105 Trading Bend? This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers something for everyone including a beautiful brick exterior and plenty of space for everyone in your family including many excellent features like a large, custom kitchen with granite counter-tops, plenty of cabinets, kitchen island, farmhouse sink, Kenmore appliance, built in desk and so much more.

On the…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Planning on buying a home this summer? If so, you may want to consider moving to Whisper Valley, Austin’s first “energy neutral” community that’s now under construction with 30 homes slated to be finished by mid-summer.

About Whisper Valley

There’s no doubt that most Austin Texas residents are eco-conscious and ready to do more than other homeowners across the United States when it comes to lowering their carbon footprints.

Thankfully, Whisper Valley will be one of the biggest “net zero ready” housing communities in the United States, this means that each home will only produce enough renewable energy to meet the demands of the homeowners.

What’s even better about homes in this Austin Texas…

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