Found 20 blog entries tagged as homes for sale austin.

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

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. – 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 – There’s no denying that right now is a great time to buy a home in Austin or anywhere in the United States thanks to LOW mortgage interest rates that have continued to remain low in spite of economists urging the Federal Reserve to raise them.

If you plan on applying for a mortgage loan here are some important things you need to know before applying for a mortgage:

Get Your Credit Score in Order

This is top on the list of things to do before applying for a mortgage loan because your credit does affect the mortgage interest rate you will qualify for.

To find out what your credit score is right now go online and order a free copy of your credit report or a 3-in-1 copy of your credit report so you can find out what all three of the…

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Are you finally ready to invest in your first home? Ditching the landlord can be a bit of a relief and focusing on your first major living investment is an exciting time for anyone. Generally, first time home owners will focus their search on starter homes, which is generally a smaller, economical house targeted for younger couples or families. However, although typically smaller, anyone that has lived under a roof understands the importance of space, making home size a top priority for most buyers.  How can you find the most spacious starter home? Attention first time buyers: it is safe to say that buying a home in Austin could be your best bet.

 

Comparing Austin Starter Homes

According to Trulia’s recent report, Austin ranks as the number one…

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Summer has been a very busy time of year as it always is in the Austin Texas Real Estate Market and with a few more weeks of summer left it’s time for us to take a step back and review how the real estate market did back in June of this year.

As of June 2016, the average list price for a home in Austin Texas was $369,791, an 11.2% increase from June 2015 and there were 4,738 homes for sale, an increase of 10% over the same time in the previous year.

Homes Selling Fast in Austin

One thing that most people know if they are searching for a home in Austin is that homes and properties here are selling fast but just how fast is the question?

Homes that were priced between $149,000 or under lasted for an average of 39 days on the market…

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Are you searching for the perfect one story home? If so, don’t miss this beautiful property in Leander, TX.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,248 square foot home, is located at 1320 Pasa Tiempo in Leander Texas and has been lovingly maintained by the owner over the years. It has plenty of charm and great finishes like: travertine floors, new paint/seal on the deck, 3 car detached garage, plantation shutters, fireplace, California closets and a flex room that could be turned into a fourth bedroom.

Rare XL One Story Home

XL One story homes like: 1320 Pasa Tiempo don’t come along very often, this $520,000 home has an open concept floor plan, which would be perfect for entertaining or for raising a family.

Park Like Setting

Yes, this…

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AUSTIN, TX. – If you’ve been thinking about starting or relocating your company anywhere in the United States one of the best cites for you to get your company up and running is Austin Texas.

What makes Austin a thriving place for startup companies is that entrepreneualism really does thrive here and the passion for business can be seen 24-7 as Austin has thousands of residents living here who would classify themselves has being entrepreneurs.

Neck Ties Are Optional

One cool thing to get used to in Austin is that more companies like Capital Factory are embracing a laid back lifestyle and give their employees the option to work from home or in the office while traditional business attire like neck ties are optional.

The Next Silicon Valley

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AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no denying that the Austin Texas Real Estate market has a tight housing inventory right now and thanks to the lack of home inventory homebuyers in Austin are resorting to creative methods for finding the proverbial needle in a haystack, or homes for sale that might not be on the market yet.

If you’re thinking about buying a home in Austin Texas, this article will provide you with some of the tactics buyers are using to find homes for sale, beating out the competition and also the possibility of multiple offers from other buyers.

Door To Door Canvasing

One of the first methods that some buyers are turning to in 2016 to find homes for sale in Austin Texas is by going door-to-door in their neighborhoods of choice then…

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The Austin Real Estate market is showing no signs of slowing down and is only heating up with the weather as buyers are coming to “Silicon Hills”.

With more people from across the United States flocking to Austin Texas some may feel like they are at a disadvantage especially if they are competing with cash offers from buyers who have recently moved to Austin from California and other states.

In this post we will share with you several tips you can use to insure that your offer gets noticed if you plan on buying Austin Real Estate in the coming months.

#1 – Get To Know the Seller

Although the 2016 Austin Real Estate market may be tough for some buyers right now the reality is that it’s also tough for some sellers too especially if they have…

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