Found 121 blog entries tagged as austin texas real estate.

 

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. – 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. – 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

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. – 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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[[[ Open House Sunday 4/23/17 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm]]]

By the Kent Redding Group

When thinking about your dream home, what comes to mind? If you dream about living off Lake Travis, having a pool, or plenty of land for your kids to run and play, then you don’t want to miss out on 15108 Mettle Drive in Austin Texas.

A “Rare Jewell” Of A Home

Austin Texas has so many excellent homes for sale right now, but homes like 15108 Mettle Drive rarely come on the market, and when they do, they don’t last for long, because buyers are eager to buy homes like these which offer plenty of land, an awesome location, and great lake access.

What’s fantastic about this home is that it’s situated on a relaxing, tree covered, estate size lot in the Travis…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Planning on selling your home this year? You’re not alone, 2017 is shaping up to be another great year for the Austin Texas Real Estate market but before you sell your home make sure that you haven’t made these 3 curb appeal mistakes.

Mistake #1 – The Outside of Your Home Doesn’t Match What’s Inside

Yes, you may have money updating the inside of your home, but the reality is that those new updates and features mean nothing if the outside of your home still looks like it always has and now it doesn’t match up with the hard work and money that you’ve invested to upgrade the inside of your home.

To fix this mistake start focusing on improving the exterior of your home now by painting your house (if…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you planning on selling your Austin Texas Home? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article we will share with you 4 things you should do before you sell your home.

#1 – Google Your Address Online

In the internet age one of the most important things you should do before listing your home for sale is to Google your address because websites like Trulia and Zillow may be reporting inaccurate information and it’s important to have those errors corrected because they may ultimately affect the interest in your home.

#2 – Write Down Everything You’ve Done To Your Home Since You’ve Lived There

Have you made changes, improvements or fixed major problems in your home since you’ve lived there?

If the…

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[ Open House] Sunday, March 12th, 2017 from 2-4pm – Hosted by Dyanna Wilson

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for a perfect 3 bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Austin Texas? If so, don’t miss out on 1804 Piedmont Ave. This home has everything that you could want including a great location with a tree covered lot, 1,227 square feet, many updates, and so much more.

About 1804 Piedmont Ave

Built in 1966, this $424,000 home Is located in the Crestview Subdivision of Austin Texas and it has many signs that reflect pride of ownership including: granite countertops, central heating/air, hardwood floors, ceiling fans and recessed lighting.

Besides being a cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Austin Texas home, 1804 Piedmont Ave is…

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