By the Kent Redding Group

It’s summer time in Austin Texas and during this time of year most families have their kids out of school and they’ve left town for their vacations.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in Austin Texas, or elsewhere in the United States but aren’t sure if summer is a great time to buy or not this article will provide you with reasons why you should buy a home during the summer months.

Reason #1 – There’s More Inventory to Choose from During the Summer

Even though we had a warm winter in Austin many homeowners waited to list their homes until June and that means many listings are coming on the market right now, giving you more options to choose from than during other times of the year.

Reason #2 –…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – How long does it take to buy a house? The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors including your location, interest rates, demand for homes, and of course your ability to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan.

Depending on these factors it could take anywhere from 14 to 60 days from contract to close, but it could also go a quickly as 45 days from contract to close depending on the criteria mentioned above.

In this article, we will provide you with several insights into the home buying process that will make it easier for you to purchase a home.

Getting pre-Approved for A Mortgage Loan

This step is essential during the home buying process because once you have been pre-approved you…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – This week Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) was listed #2 on Fortune Magazine’s list of largest U.S. Corporations.

The #2 ranking is Berkshire Hathaway’s highest ranking ever and can be attributed to the company’s recent decision to purchase 700 million shares of Bank of America Stock.

This transaction will make Berkshire Hathaway the biggest shareholder in Bank of America and it’s actually been a deal that’s been in the making since 2011 when the company purchased $5 billion dollars’ worth of Bank of America’s preferred stock with warrants to purchase the 700 million shares of the company’s common stock.

About Berkshire Hathaway

Originally founded in the 1800’s as the Valley Falls Company, Berkshire…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - 4th of July is right around the corner and there's no better place to be than in Austin Texas thanks to the wide variety of annual events and things to do in the area which are happening right now.

In this article we will list 4th of July events so you will know what to expect if you're vacationing in Austin or searching for things to do in Austin during the 4th.

4th of July In Austin Texas

Fourth of July Fireworks and Symphony
Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores)
The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular firework display over Lady Bird Lake.
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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic
Circuit of The Americas
Willie Nelson will…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX - It's summer in Texas and you know what that means, we can expect temperatures in the mid 90's to 100's for the coming months and it doesn't matter if you own or rent a home, you need to use an air conditioner for at least most of the day if you want to stay cool and survive the hot summer weather.

The big question when it comes to air conditioning is what is the best way to use your air conditioner without spending hundreds of dollars on your electric bill each month?

Get the right-sized air-conditioning system

The upfront cost could save you money over time.

“Make sure the size of your air-conditioning system is in proportion to your home,” says Richard Ciresi, owner of Aire Sev in Louisville,…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for the perfect Austin Texas home? If so, don’t miss 9509 Saugus Lane, this stunning Eanes Custom Estate features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 4,284 square feet of space.

Learn More About 9509 Saugus Lane

Built on a highly desirable, one acre private cul-de-sac in Bella Lago, on Lake Austin, this custom home is truly unique because it’s surrounded by lush landscaping and will make you feel like you’ve come home to your own piece of “paradise” while still being just 25 minutes away from town.

9509 Saugus Lane has been meticulously maintained by it’s original owners over the years and their love for the home shows.

This Austin Texas home would be perfect house for anyone, including…

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AUSTIN, TX. – Are you planning on moving to Austin Texas? If so, Austin’s suburbs were recently named by Smart Asset among the best suburbs in Texas for buying a home and raising a family.

About the Best Suburbs in Texas

SmartAsset said it looked at 87 cities with a population greater than 25,000 for the study and measured them on 12 metrics including family poverty rate, median household income, high school graduation rate and violent crime rate. Their findings found the average median household income is just shy of six figures and that average median monthly housing cost was around $1,500, higher than cities like New York.

Leander topped the list, with six Dallas-area suburbs and cities taking the 2-7 spots.…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Thanks to recent statistics from Fannie Mae, and the National Housing Survey, we know that 62% of people surveyed feel that right now is the perfect time to sell their homes thanks to market conditions like rising home prices, buyer demand, and low mortgage interest rates.

Some Home Owners Are Cautious About Selling

Although most homeowners are eager to sell their homes right now many homeowners are cautious about selling at the same time because they know that they will have to deal with very same Real Estate market conditions as other home buyers.

"They [still] have to find a new place to move," says Sarah Shahdad, a market insights researcher at Fannie Mae. "If they don't see an affordable…

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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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