Found 121 blog entries tagged as austin texas real estate.

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you planning on selling your home but aren’t sure if you should make this year the year that you sell it or not? If so, here are 4 urgent reasons why you should sell your Austin Texas Home in 2017.

Reason #1 -  Low Mortgage Interest Rates

For the last two years, we’ve enjoyed a long period of historically low interest rates but with a new President of the United States, times are changing. Rates are predicted to increase to 5% this year, and 6% by 2019, so we can expect more people to get pre-approved for mortgages this year before interest rates continue increasing and make buying a home unaffordable to many.

Reason #2 – Home Inventory Remains Tight in Austin Texas

2017 is shaping up to be…

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Are you searching for the perfect South Austin home? If so, check out 9306 Tanager Way in Austin Texas.

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers 2,273 square feet of space, move-in ready condition and all of the features that you’ve been searching for including: hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, a farm sink and so much more!

About 9306 Tanager Way

Built in 2015, this Austin Texas home for sale offers you many excellent features including energy efficiency, but what’s also great about 9306 Tanager Way is that this home also offers easy maintenance outside since the HOA maintains the lawn, and with its “lock and leave” living you…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – If you’re thinking about buying a home for the first time, right now may be the most affordable time in recent memory to buy a home thanks to one final act from the Obama Administration who announced that they would be slashing the annual insurance premium for FHA loans.

25% Cut by January 27th

Come January 27th the annual insurance premium will be slashed by 25 basis points to a level seen just before the recent collapse of the housing market. This cut will affect people who have FHA loans with balances that are $625,000 or less and homeowners with loans over $625,500 will see an awesome reduction in their premiums of 45 basis points.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and some mortgage…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Austin, TX – Are you thinking about buying Austin Texas Real Estate in 2017 but still aren’t sure it’s the right time for you to buy a home? If so, you’re not alone.

Although everyone is telling you the obvious reasons to buy a home which include the freedom that comes with owning your own home, and the equity you will build each month that you make a mortgage payment, you should also consider the following tax advantages which come from owning Austin Texas Real Estate.

Advantage #1 – Capital Gains Exclusion

Thanks to the capital gains exclusion you may be able to keep the bulk of the profit from your home after you sell it in the future. Married couples may keep $500,000, while single individuals may keep…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Have you been thinking about selling your Austin Texas Home in 2017 but don’t know if you should sell your home early this year or wait for the spring/summer months? If so, here are several reasons why you should sell your home now.

Demand Has Remained Strong

Following the 2016 Election, we’ve continued to have a strong local Real Estate market and this trend is only predicted to continue because, most buyers are eager to get pre-approved for mortgage loans and purchase homes before interest rates increase and home prices change after a new President of the United States takes office on January 20th.

 

Buyers Have More Urgency

Another reason to sell your Austin home right now is that…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX – During the process of selling your Austin Texas home, there may be certain things that you will need to disclose to potential home buyers because failing to disclose information about your home could cost you after it’s sold if you’re taken to court.

What to Disclose About Your Home

Mold Or Water Damage - The first thing to disclose about your Austin Texas Home is if your home has had mold or water damage that had to be repaired in the past.

Termites – Disclosing information about a previous termite problem is especially import, regardless if the termites have been treated or not, because the termite problem could affect the value of your home.

Home Repairs – You shouldn’t hesitate to disclose…

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By The Kent Redding Group

2016 is quickly coming to a close, and with 2017 in sight many economists are predicting that 2017 is going to be another great year for Austin Texas Real Estate because of one word: (DEMAND).

More people are moving to Austin than ever before; in 2017 we can expect another 30,000 people to move to the city and many of them are going to be searching for homes for sale. This also means that demand is going to be high and it won’t be uncommon for some homeowners to sell their homes for over their asking prices.

The Next Generation Wants To Move To Austin

It’s no secret that the “next generation” or Millennials are the ones moving to Austin but the big question is why?

For starters, Millennials are moving to Austin…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – With New Year’s Eve, just days away many people spend this time of year making New Year’s Resolutions and if you’re a going to be a home buyer in 2017 one of your New Year’s Resolutions should be to buy a home early in 2017 for these reasons.

Reason #1 – Mortgage Interest Rates Are Increasing

As of December 2016, mortgage interest rates have increased by more than a quarter of a point from the same time last year and although this only translates to a very manageable mortgage payment increase of 3%, that’s still more money that home buyers who purchase Austin Texas homes now will have to pay compared to if they purchased a home last year.

Most economists are predicting that we could see rates…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you planning on buying Austin Texas Real Estate in 2017? If so, here are your first steps for buying a home.

Step #1 – Review Your Credit Score

Since the credit side of buying a home is vital to getting the best mortgage interest rate, you should review your credit score now since you will want to have plenty of time to fix any problems or inaccuracies on your credit report before applying for a mortgage loan.

Step #2 – Review Your Budget

Another important thing to do before applying for a mortgage loan is to review your budget and determine the maximum house payment you can afford because even though you may get pre-approved for X, you may only be able to afford the house payment on a Y…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Are you planning on selling your Austin Texas Home in 2017? If so, staging has been proven to be one of the most effective things you can do to make your home stand out from other houses for sale in your area but before you attempt to stage your house make sure you don’t make these 5 home staging mistakes.

Mistake #1 – Removing All of The Family Photos from Your Austin Texas Home

Although most people will tell you to remove the family photos from your home, or anything else personal, the reality is that most home buyers like to know that a home has been loved over the years that you have been living there so you should consider keeping those photos and personal items in your home rather than taking them down.

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