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AUSTIN, TX. – If you’ve been thinking about starting or relocating your company anywhere in the United States one of the best cites for you to get your company up and running is Austin Texas.

What makes Austin a thriving place for startup companies is that entrepreneualism really does thrive here and the passion for business can be seen 24-7 as Austin has thousands of residents living here who would classify themselves has being entrepreneurs.

Neck Ties Are Optional

One cool thing to get used to in Austin is that more companies like Capital Factory are embracing a laid back lifestyle and give their employees the option to work from home or in the office while traditional business attire like neck ties are optional.

The Next Silicon Valley

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AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no denying that the Austin Texas Real Estate market has a tight housing inventory right now and thanks to the lack of home inventory homebuyers in Austin are resorting to creative methods for finding the proverbial needle in a haystack, or homes for sale that might not be on the market yet.

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Austin Texas, this article will provide you with some of the tactics buyers are using to find homes for sale, beating out the competition and also the possibility of multiple offers from other buyers.

Door To Door Canvasing

One of the first methods that some buyers are turning to in 2016 to find homes for sale in Austin Texas is by going door-to-door in their neighborhoods of choice then…

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Thanks to a recent article by the website Tech.Co we know that Austin has been named #3 on a list of five emerging Real Estate markets in the United States.

It's no surprise that Austin Texas has been ranking high as a top destination for relocation across the United States in 2016 and this can be attributed to a variety of factors which make Austin an ideal city for relocation including our excellent restaurants, great night clubs, music scene, outdoor activities and plenty of things to see / do all year long.

Besides being a great relocation destination, Austin has also drawn the attention of tech companies around the world and has drawn comparisons to Silicon Valley in California in the late 90's because home prices are still affordable in…

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At the Kent Redding Group were proud to work with a diverse group of Realtors® including agents who have relocated to Austin from locations around the world like Kym Martin, a native from Adelaide Australia,  (Austin’s sister city). Kym has also lived in Sydney, Seattle, Hong Kong and she is proud to call Austin home now for over a decade. 

Though her expertise lies in relocation, contract negotiation and investment work, Kym continues to serve all buyers, sellers, and investors with any and all Real Estate needs. Her infectious enthusiasm and knowledge for the Austin market sets her apart from other Realtors. If you have any questions or Real Estate needs please contact Kym via email, text or phone. 

In this Q&A article we would like you to get…

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AUSTIN, TX. – Even though it’s 2016 one thing is clear, home buying trends are changing every year and buyers this year are searching for different things in the Austin Texas Home Market than they were in years past.

In this post we will cover some of the top home buying trends for 2016 and what you can expect if you are selling your Austin Texas Home this year.

Buyers Want More Function

There’s no denying that granite counter tops were one of the top things that buyers wanted in years past but in 2016 times have changed and instead of aesthetics buyers want a functional kitchen that has new appliances, a walk-in pantry, double sink and an eat-in layout.

“Each family lives in their home differently,” says Beazer Homes Senior Creative…

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We all love our pets but the sad reality is that if you plan on selling your Austin Real Estate in the coming months not every buyer is going to love your pets as much as you do.

Although it can be difficult selling a home when you have pets the reality is that it’s not impossible especially if you follow these simple tips.

Tip #1 – Send Your Pets on a Mini Vacation

During the period of time that your Austin Home For Sale is on the real estate market you should consider sending your pets on a mini vacation to a pet hotel or ask a trusted friend / family member if they would consider letting your pets stay with them because this will help you to get your pets out of the way and stop buyers from wondering what damage may have been done to…

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Over the years many people who plan on selling Austin Real Estate will hire a Realtor® to help them with their Real Estate transaction but, sadly, few people really know what a licensed Real Estate Agent should be doing for them.

In this post we will break down exactly what a Realtor® should be doing for you if you plan on selling your Austin Real Estate in 2016 or beyond.

#1 Price Austin Real Estate Correctly

The first thing an experienced Austin Real Estate agent will do is price your home correctly based on a comparable analysis of other properties in Austin that have recently sold within the last 6 months.

When choosing an agent initially it’s important to choose a Realtor® who will not overprice your Austin Texas Home because if you…

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AUSTIN, TX – If you’re planning on selling your Austin Texas Home in 2016 one of the very best things you can do is improve the curb appeal for your home because curb appeal because curb appeal will draw the attention of a buyer to your home and make them want to get out of their vehicle to see what your home has to offer them.

In this post we will share with your 7 tips that you can use to add curb appeal to your Austin Texas Home.

Tip #1 – Clean Up Your Property

Spend one weekend cleaning up the property in the front and back yard of your Austin Texas Home.

A property cleanup should include trimming trees / bushes and removing any debris that’s accumulated on your property over the years.

Tip #2 – Rent a Power Washer

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The Austin Real Estate market is showing no signs of slowing down and is only heating up with the weather as buyers are coming to “Silicon Hills”.

With more people from across the United States flocking to Austin Texas some may feel like they are at a disadvantage especially if they are competing with cash offers from buyers who have recently moved to Austin from California and other states.

In this post we will share with you several tips you can use to insure that your offer gets noticed if you plan on buying Austin Real Estate in the coming months.

#1 – Get To Know the Seller

Although the 2016 Austin Real Estate market may be tough for some buyers right now the reality is that it’s also tough for some sellers too especially if they have…

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If you bought or sold an Austin Texas home last year you know that it was a big year for Real Estate in Austin but we didn’t really know how big it was until recently when the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) published a new report with statistics which showed that the local Real Estate market hit all time high numbers for home sales during 2015, especially in the month of December.

5 percent increase for single family home sales in 2015

According to the report, there was a 5 percent increase in 2015 for the amount of single-family homes sold in the Austin area. The median price was $263,900, a 9 percent increase from 2014, while the average price for single-family homes was $333,558, 8 percent more than 2014. One of the only declines seen in…

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