Found 121 blog entries tagged as austin texas real estate.

By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX – The holidays are a wonderful time of year and if you’re planning on buying a house in Austin you may be given money to use towards your down payment and even though gift money can be a blessing, there are 4 mistakes that you don’t want to make with holiday gift money.

Mistake #1 – Not Taking the Time to Document the Gift

Although the holiday gift money may be given to you by a friend, family member or relative, you should take the time to quickly write a gift letter that documents the gift amount, explanation of the gift (if it’s a loan or has to be repaid), date of gift transaction, your relationship to the gifter and their signature.

Writing a gift letter literally takes just minutes and it can…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Thanks to the recently released Texas Annual Housing Report from the Texas Association of Realtors® we know that 2016 has been another record breaking year for Real Estate in Austin and across the state of Texas.

Surpassing 2015’s Record Breaking Sales

Thanks to the Texas Annual Housing Report we know that 2016’s home sales surpassed 2015’s record-breaking home sales and that’s even in spite of slowing job growth in some cities due to a downturn in the energy sector demand for Real Estate in Texas has remained strong all year long.

Statistics from the Texas Annual Housing report

  •          30 percent of home purchases were from first time home buyers, including single women.
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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you planning on moving to Austin in 2017? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post you will find a list of mover resources that you can use to relocate and get settled in Austin Texas.

Austin Texas Movers

Einstein Moving Company

(512) 815-8781

Open until 7:00 PM

All My Sons Moving & Storage

(512) 443-3700

Open until 5:00 PM

Little Guys Movers Austin

(512) 371-6502

Open until 6:00 PM

Apple Moving

(512) 452-0399

Open until 6:00 PM

Austin Texas Cable TV Providers

Grande Communications - Austin Office

Austin, TX · (512) 220-4600

Open until 6:00 PM

Time Warner Cable

Austin, TX · (844) 757-2833

Open until 6:30 PM

Dish Network

Austin, TX · (855)…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you planning on viewing Austin Texas Homes during the holidays? If so, it’s a great time of year to buy a home because there will be less competition from other buyers, and sellers will be more motivated than during the spring and summer months, but you should still know what to look for in a home.

Inspect the Roof

The first thing to do before inspecting an Austin Texas Home For Sale is to view the roof because most roofs can last up to 50 years, and if you see things like curled or missing shingles from a roof this could mean that the roof hasn’t been replaced in a long time, and you could be faced with paying $12,000 or more to replace the roof if you decide to purchase the home.

Review the Heating and…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you thinking about buying an Austin Home but aren’t sure if you should purchase a home now or wait until the end of the year? If so, you’re not alone. In this article we will share with you 3 big benefits that you will get if you decide to purchase an Austin Home by the end of the year.

Benefit #1 – Tax Savings

Did you know that if you close on an Austin Home by December 31st 2016 you can still deduct your mortgage interest, points on your loan, interest costs, and property taxes? These deductions can be huge and save you thousands of dollars.

Buying a home comes with a variety of tax benefits, the biggest being the ability to deduct interest paid on the mortgage

Of course, to maximize tax deductions…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – If you’re planning on buying an Austin Texas home in the coming months you most likely will have encountered a variety of home buying myths from your friends, family members or co-workers but the reality is that many of those myths are not true.

Myth #1 – The First Thing to Do Is Search for a Home

Sadly, this myth is false because, if you’re serious about buying a home the first thing you should do is get pre-approved for a mortgage loan so you will know how much of a home you really qualify for because, it wouldn’t make sense to start shopping for a house if you don’t know what you can afford.

Myth #2 – 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Is Always the Best

Although it’s very common for home buyers to…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX – Planning on buying an Austin Texas Home in the coming months? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are thinking about buying a house in Austin right now thanks to historically low mortgage interest rates and affordable home prices.

Before going out to start your home search make sure you take the time to read our 3 best-kept secrets for buying an Austin Texas Home.

Buying Secret #1 – Meet with a Lender

Although you’re ready to start searching for a home you should first meet with a lender to determine how much of a home you can really afford. This step is very easy to do. In order to pre-approve you for a mortgage loan, your lender will want to see your financial history including the following:

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for a spacious Austin Texas Home with plenty of room to grow? If so, don’t miss 1301 Arronimink Circle.

This home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, and 4,142 square feet of space and it’s the perfect home for any family that is looking for plenty of room to grow. What’s even better about this home is that it also features 1,000 square feet of outdoor entertaining space so there’s plenty of room for kids to play, pets or room for you to entertain your guests.

Custom Austin Texas Home

The meticulous owners of this Austin Texas home for sale have loving maintained if over the years and it shows! Inside this country style home, you will find hardwood flooring throughout,…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for a custom Austin Texas Home that also offer excellent finishes, great views of Lake Austin and plenty of outdoor space? If so, we would like you to consider 7009 Greenshores Drive.

About 7009 Greenshores Drive

Located in the highly desirable Greenshores on Lake Austin area, this stunning custom estate home sits on just under a half acre, backs to the greenbelt, and offers you plenty of benefits including 400 square feet of outdoor space, private gated day dock, and a nearby park with playground and volleyball court.

Inside this custom 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom, 3,842 square foot, Austin Texas home you will find something for everyone including high-end finishes like granite…

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AUSTIN, TX. – Did you know that the Austin Texas Real Estate market was just ranked as the most attractive market for real estate investment and development in 2017?

Thanks to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2017 survey by PwC, and the Urban Land Institute, we know that Austin ranks #1 for Real Estate nationwide followed by the Dallas/Fort Worth market and Portland Oregon.

Austin Has Long-Term Appeal

Although the Austin Texas Real Estate market was once viewed as a “fluke” when it was first listed as one of the top emerging markets in the United States, Austin has remained one of the top cities for Real Estate in the United State since we have a diverse economy, vibrant culture, great neighborhoods and plenty of things to do in the area.

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