Found 31 blog entries tagged as austin real estate.

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Back on June 14th 2017 the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by just a quarter of a percent and many have predicted that they are going to raise interest rates at least two more times in 2017.

Will rising interest rates affect the Austin Texas Real Estate market? The answer to this question is probably not.

Why?

30-year mortgage interest rates are still historically low at 3.9% and we have a long way to go before interest rates go back up to “normal” historical levels.

It’s also a fact that the Fed and mortgage rates often go in opposite directions so while the Fed continues to raise interest rates we could see mortgage rates stay low at least for the remainder of this year and beyond.

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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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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Searching for the perfect home in Austin or Travis County? If so, don’t miss this wonderful home located at 5105 Trading Bend in Austin Texas.

About 5105 Trading Bend

Built in 1996, this four-bedroom, two and a half bathroom, brick exterior two-story home, features a spacious floor plan and awesome features like an excellent fireplace, large windows and a dream kitchen which includes a kitchen island/ bar area, perfect for kids to do homework, built-in desk, pantry, tons of cabinet space and upgraded features including granite counter tops, Kenmore appliances, and farmhouse sink.

Head upstairs and you will find an over-sized master bedroom, complete with sitting area, master bathroom, jack and…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Now is a great time to buy an Austin Texas Home, and if you’re searching the Real Estate market for your “forever home” you won’t want to miss 1581 Grassy Field Road.

This stunning estate home is conveniently located on a quiet cul-de-sac lot that backs to the greenbelt reserve. On the property, you will find a lushly landscaped oasis which has been meticulously maintained by its original owners since the home was built in 2009.

Plenty of Room for The Whole Family

What’s great about this four bedrooms, 3 ½ bath home is that at 3,361 square feet of space there’s more than enough room for everyone in your family since this Austin Texas home also has a game room, covered patios, an office/study room and…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - Thanks to a recent article from Austin culture map, we know that homes in the Austin Texas area have more land than other metro areas across Texas and this is good news for home buyers who are searching for more than just a single family homes.

6.6% of Austin Area Homes Sit On At Least 5 Acres of Land

How big are lot sizes in the Austin area when compared to other metro areas across Texas? 6.6 percent of single-family homes in the Austin Texas area sit on at least 5 Acres; this beats out San Antonio (5.9 percent), DFW (2.5 percent) and the Houston metro area (2.1 percent).

To come up with the acreage statistics, CultureMap reviewed data from the Census Bureau’s 2013 American Housing Survey (Austin…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – If you’ve been thinking about selling your Austin Home but haven’t taken any steps yet to get it sold yet you may be wondering if the end of the year is a good time for you to sell your home considering that spring and summer are traditionally two of the best seasons to sell a home.

Although your friends, family members, or co-workers may be telling you to wait until next year to sell your Austin Texas home, now is a great time to sell especially for these reasons.

#1 – We Know the Austin Real Estate Market, Right Now

The first benefit to selling your home during the fall or winter months, compared to waiting until next year, is that we know the Austin Real Estate market right now and can tell you…

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Searching for an Austin Texas Home for Sale? If so, check out 1301 Arronimink Circle, this Eanes custom home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,142 square feet of space and it’s perfectly situated on a ¼ acre in Austin.

Lushly Landscaped

The first thing that you will notice about 1301 Arronimink Circle is that it’s lushly landscaped and has over 1,000 square feet of outdoor entertaining space and an ideal cul-de-sac location just minutes away from Downtown Austin.

Beautiful Home

Built in 1984, this $899,000 Austin Texas Home has been meticulously maintained over the years and features many awesome features that home buyers dream about including a two car garage, tall ceilings, three fireplaces, hardwood flooring throughout the home, an…

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AUSTIN, TX – There’s no denying that it gets hot during the summer in Austin Texas and although many people will run their air conditioners non-stop, some people can’t run their AC all the time because prolonged exposure to air conditioning can cause headaches and sinus problems but thankfully you can keep your house cool this summer, without always using AC, if you follow these simple tips.

Tip #1 – Keep Your Drapes Closed During the Day

This tip is especially important if you work all day because leaving your drapes open literally “cooks” your house so it feels like an oven inside when you get back from work while closing your drapes will keep your house cool until you get home.

If your curtains are not lined with the reflective fabric you…

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Are you searching for Dripping Springs Real Estate? If so, you don’t want to miss this beautiful home located at 18117 Vistancia Drive in Dripping Springs.

Built in 2016 this 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom home features 4,419 square feet of space and many awesome features including: built in book cases, high ceilings, recessed lighting, two fireplaces, central heating/air and so much more!

About 18117 Vistancia Drive in Dripping Springs.

Listed for $1,180,774, on 1 acre in Northwest Travis County, this home also features a wonderful master bedroom complete with a sitting area and a bathroom that has a soaking tub, walk in shower, jack and Jill sinks and plenty of space for any couple to get ready for work or play in the morning.

Downstairs you…

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On June 23rd, 2016 BREXIT rocked the world when a referendum passed which will break all ties that the UK has with the EU, but since BREXIT the big question that many people have is how BREXIT has effected Austin Texas Real Estate.

The good news is that BREXIT has affected the U.S. Real Estate market positively because following the UK referendum to leave the EU, mortgage interest rates dropped once again to about 3.50% for a 30-year fixed mortgage loan, and this historically low mortgage interest rate has made it possible for more people to get a great mortgage loan, or refinance their existing mortgages.

How BREXIT Benefits the United States

There’s no denying that Britain has been one of the safe havens for investors for decades and…

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