Found 78 blog entries tagged as austin texas realtor.

By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – If you have kids there’s no denying that they do play a major role in your life because you want the very best for them right?

The same can be said if you’re buying a home. Before making your home purchase you’re going to make sure that you’re buying a home in a great area with an awesome school district because you want to give your children every advantage that you can.

How Else Do Children Influence The Home Buying Process?

More than half of homeowners with a child under 18 said the opinion of their child was a factor in their home-buying decision. Overall, 55 percent of parents said that was the case. For millennial parents, who are between the ages of 18 and 36, the influence of children…

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By the Kent Reddig Group

For the last five years the Austin Texas Real Estate market has been growing non stop and we’ve enjoyed year-over-year growth which has made many people ask the big question: how much more can we grow?

The answer to this question many be coming. In June we saw the first cool down of the real estate market in years. This may be just a “blip” for the 2018 Real Estae market but it does reflect a pattern that occurred in Dallas and other major cities across the United States.

About The Austin Texas Real Estate Market

While sales soared during the first half of 2018, sales of single-family homes declined 2.7 percent year-over-year in the month of June — a first since 2013. 

The Austin-Round Rock area sold 3,299…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Homeowners insurance is something that every Austin Texas homeowner must have because it protects the homeowner against potential losses should their home be damaged by fire.

Sadly, homeowner’s insurance might cover some things this year and might not cover other things next year.

Go Over Your Homeowners Insurance At Least Once A Year

As tedious as it may sound, going through every detail of your insurance policy—at least once a year—is necessary to make sure you know what is and isn't part of your coverage. Why? Because things can change.

“Your insurance company frequently amends definitions in your policy, so one year you may be covered, and the next year, that can turn into an…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you planning on buying an Austin TX Home? If so, you’re making a smart choice!

Home buying is a great adventure but like most people you’re probably buying a home on a budget that’s why in this article we will share with you or best tips for making this process easy and painless.

Hоw to Gеt Stаrtеd wіth Budgеtіng

Budgеtіng is іmроrtаnt bесаuѕе уоu hаvе to know hоw muсh mоnеу you will fееl соmfоrtаblе paying fоr уоur рrіnсіраl, іntеrеѕt, tаxеѕ аnd оr association duеѕ оn a mоnthlу basis.

To get ѕtаrtеd wіth budgеtіng уоu should fіrѕt wrіtе down whаt your tоtаl debt commitments аrе оn a mоnthlу bаѕіѕ. These debts may іnсludе уоur сrеdіt саrdѕ, auto loans, student loans and оthеr рауmеntѕ thаt уоu hаvе tо…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no doubt that home staging is an excellent way to sell a house but it’s also something that some owners can use to conceal damage to their homes.

Sadly, some buyers won’t uncover until after they’ve moved in this is why in today’s article we’re going to provide you with tips on how you can know if a home has been staged too perfectly or not.

How To Spot Damage In A Staged Home

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Chесk thе condition of the wаllѕ tо ѕее if аnу wаllрареr hаѕ bееn раіntеd оvеr. Removing wallpaper is a hеаdасhе, and ѕоmе ѕеllеrѕ wіll use paint tо dіѕguіѕе the wаllрареr еntіrеlу.

“Thіѕ іѕ a simple fix fоr аn outdated rооm, but іt could give thе nеw homeowner some unеxресtеd рrоblеmѕ whеn hаvіng tо…

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Are you planning on buying an Austin Texas home for sale and are wondering how long the average home closing takes?

If you’re paying cash for a house, it will take about 24 hours but if you’re buying a home with conventional financing you can expect your closing to take anywhere from 35 to 50 days.

What Can Delay Home Closings?

As with anything in life home closings can be delayed for a variety of reasons including:

  • Low appraisal.
  • Additional debt is found on the buyer’s report.
  • Mistakes are found on the buyer’s credit report that have to be corrected.
  • Liens or possible judgements that are filed against the seller.
  • Problems with the title.
  • The buyer or seller gets divorced before their home is bought or sold.
  • Required…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no doubt that the 2018 Real Estate market continues to be one the toughest ever, especially in Austin where inventory remains low and competition among buyers remains high.

Thankfully, even though it may be difficult to buy a home in Austin for some buyers in 2018 it’s not impossible especially if you follow these tips.

Hunt hard

It's not a market for the faint of heart.

The median home price right now is up 7.6 percent from last year and up 15 percent compared to the year before that, according to Zillow. And compared to three years ago? Up nearly 22 percent.

These price hikes, more than higher rates, make the costs prohibitive for some buyers.

And inventory is tight because…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Right now, is an excellent time to buy a home because thanks to historically low mortgage interest rates, homes haven’t been this affordable since 1980.

That’s right, long term affordability has never been better because mortgage interest rates are about 4.5% now compared to 16% in 1980.

Sadly, home affordability could be threatened though if mortgage interest rates continue to rise so if you’re serious about buying a home in Austin Texas, or elsewhere in the United States, now is a great time to buy before rates increase.

Changes to The Mortgage Interest Deduction

Another change that could make buying a home this year more competitive is the recent changes to tax laws from the Republican tax bill…

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By the Kent Redding Group

Are you searching for a move in ready home in the Austin Texas Real Estate Market? If so, don’t miss out on this wonderful move in ready home located at 1704 Snyder Trail.

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Home

Located in Leander TX, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home features 3,296 square feet, an open concept floor plan, high ceilings, fireplace, huge kitchen complete with large island, beautiful cabinets and so much more.

Throughout 1704 Snyder Trail you will find plenty of custom features like beautiful wood flooring, a built-in desk, custom draperies, formal dining room, media room with custom barn doors, butler bar with a separate kitchen dining area.

Each bedroom is equally spacious with plenty of closet space but the…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Planning on selling your Austin Texas home next year? If so, there are 5 things you should avoid doing during the holiday season if you’re serious about selling your house.

#1 - Don’t Let Your Decorations Damage Your House

Although your family is excited about celebrating the holidays you shouldn’t let those holiday decorations damage your home because damage like holes in the walls or water spilled on the floor from your Christmas tree could cost you money in repair bills later.

#2 – Avoid Major Purchases

Were you planning on buying or leasing a new Lexus or RV during the holidays? If so, you should be making major purchases (at least for now) because those purchases may increase your…

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