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Essential Tips That Will Make Your House Stand Out
Selling your house is one of the most exciting things that you can do because of the simple fact that you’re moving on to your next property, and accomplishing your real estate goals. In June 2022, the reality is that the current real estate market has changed as it’s gone from being a seller’s market, to a buyer’s market. This means that sellers must go a step further to get their properties ready for sale and ensure that they get the highest visibility possible. If you’re planning on selling your house for the first time, this article will provide you with tips that you need to know to ensure that…
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Austin Texas Real Estate Market – June 2022 Update
Summer is only getting started and the real estate market in Austin is still hot. If you’ve been thinking of buying or selling a home in Austin, this article will provide you with an update on what’s happening in the ATX real estate market. Inventory Is Up! There’s no denying that inventory has been a consistent problem over the last 5 years, especially in Austin, as homes received multiple offers as soon as they were listed, sold fast and drove up home values fast across the ATX area. In 2022, we now have a good problem, there’s more inventory than in years past. Buyers have more homes to choose from…
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What To Look For When Buying A Fixer Upper Home
Are you planning on buying a fixer-upper home in Austin Texas? If so, you’re not alone. In 2022, many people see buying a fixer-upper home as a path to home ownership but, before just purchasing any property, you have to know what to look for. In this article, I’ll offer you several tips that you can use to effectively buy a fixer-upper home in Austin that’s not going to become a money pit. Dry Rot One of the first things to look for before purchasing a fixer-upper property in Austin Texas is dry rot. This typically occurs when water gets into the frame of the house and the wood expands…
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Tips For Reducing Stress During The Home Buying Process
Buying a home is one of the most exciting times in life because of the simple fact that it means you’re going to either be moving up to a bigger home, or you’re going to be purchasing a house for your first name. Regardless of the reason why you’re buying a home now, one thing is for certain, the Austin home buying process can be stressful from start to finish. Thankfully, you can avoid the stress that comes during the home buying process when you follow these simple tips. Tip #1 – Rate Hikes Are Not The End Of The World There’s no denying that rate hikes can be a…
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Austin Texas Events – May 2022
May is almost here and with the awesome weather also comes plenty of great things to go in Central Texas! Here is a list of cool things to do in the Austin area during May. Latino Music Month Various Venues The many Latino music genres are showcased during performances on the Plaza at Austin City Hall each Friday at noon. Other special events throughout the month are presented as well. 5/7/22 – 5/8/22 Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival East Sixth Street A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people turn Sixth Street –…
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Electric Vehicle Ownership On The Rise In Travis County
In 2022, it’s not uncommon to see at least one Tesla in Austin, or across Travis County, daily, compared to two years ago when seeing the most well-known electric car on the market was like spotting a unicorn. One of the biggest reasons why more drivers are investing in electric vehicles in Travis County is Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, who has a home and factory in the Austin area. Since Tesla’s are now made in Texas, it’s not unlikely that we will see more people driving EMV’s in the next 5 years, especially if prices on the average electric vehicle become more affordable for the average car buyer.…
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Austin Named Top Tech City, Rumble Got $15M and More ATX Tech News
Followed by a busy week at South By Southwest, catch up on the latest tech news in Silicon Hills, including funding rounds and Austin being named the best tech city (which most already knew). Keep reading to find out more. This is the Built-In Austin weekly refresh. Austin claimed the title of best tech city in the U.S. CompTIA, a nonprofit IT trade association, published its Tech Town Index. The report evaluated metropolitan areas that have a big tech presence and factored in the cost of living, the number of IT jobs, and projected growth over the next year and next five years. From a list of 20, Austin ranked…
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Texas real estate market could see a cool down in 2022
AUSTIN — Texas home prices skyrocketed in 2021, but it may begin to slow in 2022, experts say. Mortgage rates dropped in 2020 as a direct response to the coronavirus pandemic. This pushed homebuyers into the market and set off a frenzy for homes in Texas when the state was already experiencing a population boom. But the push in demand where there was already a limited supply meant prices rose. “The biggest trend [in 2021] was the increasing hike in home prices,” said Luis Torres, research economist at the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center. “You’ve seen such strong demand due to historically low mortgage rates. I think that was…
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Austin Texas Events – April 2022
4/8/22 – 4/9/22 Austin International Poetry Festival Various Locations Poets from around the world, country and all of Texas gather for four days of virtual performances, readings and workshops during the Austin International Poetry Festival. AIPF provides an inclusive, diverse, multi-generational environment welcoming the broadest possible audience of poets and non-poets alike in appreciation of the spoken and written word. aipf.org 4/8/22 – 4/10/22 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix Circuit of The Americas The fastest show on two wheels revs up Austin for three days of bar-banging motorcycle racing action with the greatest riders in the world! The only North American stop of the world’s premier motorcycle racing series, the MotoGP Red Bull…
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What Are The Unexpected Challenges You May Face When Buying A Home In 2022?
There’s no denying that now is a great time to buy a home in Austin Texas because interest rates are increasing and buyers want to lock in a low interest rate before the next rate increase. Even though you may think you’re ready to buy a property, the reality is that there are several ‘unexpected challenges’ that come from home buying in 2022 including the following: Outbidding The Other Buyer May Not Be Enough Even though you may get into a bidding war on an Austin Texas home, the reality is that outbidding the other buyer still might not be enough. The seller may agree to a lower bid especially…
