Found 121 blog entries tagged as austin texas real estate.

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. - Have You been thinking about buying your first Austin Texas home and are not sure if you should continue renting versus buying? You are not alone.

The Question of whether or not if you should continue renting versus buying is something that every homeowner deals with before they ultimately “take the plunge” and commit to buying their first house, that's why in this article we will share with you 4 signs that you are ready to buy your first Austin Texas home so you can have confidence that it’s time to start the home buying process.

#1 - You Have Job Security

One of the first signs that you are ready to buy your first home is that you have job security. This is important because every mortgage loan…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Searching for the perfect Austin Texas Home? If so, 1581 Grassy Field Road has everything that you’re searching for in a home and so much more!

About 1581 Grassy Field Road

Built in 2009, 1581 Grassy Field Road offers you an excellent all brick exterior, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, open concept floor plan, 3,361 square feet of space and many wonderful features and amenities like excellent landscaping, a three-car garage, game room, fireplace, central heating / air, 3 covered porches and an updated kitchen featuring new appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar.

The rooms inside this home are spacious and there’s plenty of room to grow, especially for families with small children, and besides offering you…

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>>> Open House – Saturday 2/18 From 2:00 to 4:00 pm <<<

By The Kent Redding Group

Have you been searching for a home in the Austin Texas Real Estate market? If so, don’t miss 452 Falcon Lane. This home is located in Leander Texas and is just 36 minutes from downtown Austin and everything that you love about the area including good schools like Jim Plain Elementary, Wiley Middle School, and Rouse High School plus there are also tons of great restaurants and shopping destinations in the area as well.

About 452 Falcon Lane

Built in 2006, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, single level floorplan home offers you 2,105 square feet of space, an open concept floor plan, spacious kitchen with double oven, fireplace, 2 car garage, UV air cleaner…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – This week Travis County Commissioners approved the plans for Thomas Ranch, a development which will bring a combination of over 3,300 homes, apartments, townhomes and businesses to the Austin / Western Travis County area, and also select portion of eastern Burnet County as well.

Bringing Jobs, Homes and More Opportunity to Central Texas

Thomas Ranch will be a master planned development encompassing a residential hotel, marketplace with shops, entertainment venues and many more amenities which are projected to bring more residents and revenue to the Austin area.

Since construction is going to last for 20 years, Thomas Ranch will certainly be a “game changer” for Central Texas because it’s going to be…

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AUSTIN, TX. – Over the years, one of the most common questions that home buyers have is how do I budget to buy an Austin Texas House? This is an excellent question to have because, you should understand your budget now so that you will make the right offer and ultimately purchase a home that you can afford.

In this article, we will provide you with tips you can use to get started with budgeting even if you’ve never created a budget before in the past.

How to Get Started with Budgeting

Budgeting is important because you have to know how much money you will feel comfortable paying for your principal, interest, taxes and or association dues on a monthly basis.

To get started with budgeting you should first write down what your total debt…

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AUSTIN, TX. – Over the last 12 months, the Austin Texas Real Estate market has been very competitive and difficult for some people to purchase homes.

With inventory tight, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to miss the opportunity to submit an offer on a home because once they are ready to submit the offer, they learn that the home has already been sold to someone else, thankfully, home buyers can give themselves an advantage submitting backup offers.

Backup Offer Explained

The home is already under contract with Buyer 1, but Buyer 2 submits a contract to the seller, and the seller can add a backup addendum.  When the seller signs the backup contract, it means that if Buyer 1 should cancel their contract for any reason, Buyer 2 is automatically…

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By the Kent Redding Group

If you own pets you know that they are your “furry family members”, but when it comes time to sell your home your pets may present problems because some buyers don’t like pets. Thankfully, selling an Austin Texas home even if you have pets can be easy if you follow these simple tips.

Tip #1 – Send Your Pet on A Temporary Vacation

Even though you love your pets, you have to be ready for those buyers who may not like them, and to do that you should remove your pets from your Austin Texas Home while it’s for sale by boarding them temporarily at a pet hotel or ask a friend/relative to let your pets stay with them until you sell your home.

Tip #2 – Remove All Signs of Pets from Your Home

Once your pets are safely on…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Spending 24 hours in Austin Texas? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will provide you with tips on where to stay, what to eat, and what to do.

What to Stay

There’s no denying that Austin has a wide variety of excellent hotels to choose from and one of the best places to stay during 24 hours in Austin is the Hotel San Jose.  

Located at 1316 S Congress Ave in Austin, this hotel was built in 1936 and offers the perfect South Western style bungalow hotel that you’ve been searching for.

Each room offers minimalist interiors, kimono bathrobes, custom sheets and amenities like handmade furniture, minibars and so much more.

Where to Eat

One of the many great things…

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[ Open House ] This Sunday, 1/29, from 2:00-4:00 pm

By the Kent Redding Group

Are you searching for a home in the Austin Texas area? If so, check out 2117 First View, it’s located in a gated community in Leander Texas and offers a wide variety of unique features including a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, EnergyStar Appliances and so much more!

About 2117 First View

Located in the Fairways at Crystal Falls, 2117 First View has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,701 square feet of space including a spacious 3 car garage.

Built in 2013, this Leander Texas home offers amazing views of the golf course and hill country from every window, spacious decks, and a great floor plan.

Main Level on The Second Floor

The second floor…

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