Many in and around Travis County were shocked by this year’s property tax appraisal. If you fall into that same category, you may want to consider protesting your property tax appraisal. Here are some commonly asked questions as well as the steps you’ll need to take to protest your appraisal. How is Your Property Valued? The appraisal district appraises large numbers of properties together. In a mass...

With the temperatures rising and anticipation for summer activities following suit, it’s the perfect time to start planning where you and your family will be spending the warmer months. Check out some of Austin’s favorite watering holes! Barton Springs PoolJust minutes from Downtown Austin, Barton Springs is the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon before grabbing a bite to eat and heading home....

Year after year, Austin finds itself on the list of top cities and best communities. We’re only a few months into 2020, and Austin has already been named the fastest-growing large metro area in the U.S. and one of the top 10 U.S. metros for corporate relocation and expansion.  In a recent magazine article looking at the top 10 large U.S. metro areas for the number of corporate relocation and expansion...

Don’t let the current circumstances keep you feeling down! With the innovation we’re seeing, we know that the Austin community is sure to bounce back and is working together to stay strong. The live music experiences that we’ve come to expect from Austin can still be enjoyed by tuning into live streaming concerts and events. Billboard Live at HomeArtists all over the world are being quarantined and...

It’s common to see a “pending” status next to some of the homes you like during your search for the perfect property, but what does that really mean? In the Austin real estate market, buyers are looking for the right homes and to shorten closing times. As an Austin buyer or seller, how does a “pending sale” notification affect the offers and the time it takes for you to receive the keys to your...

Austin has made large changes over the years and continues to be a community that can bounce back from anything. Revamping old neighborhoods, keeping with the traditions of the past, and taking in the new technology are constantly making local headlines, but recently residents and sports lovers have turned their attention to the Austin FC. While the stadium broke ground at McKalla Place in North Austin...

If you thought spring is the peak season for real estate, think again. The high demand for homes, particularly in Austin, along with a low interest rate environment, means that the home buying and home selling season take off long before April. What does this mean? Simply put, if you’re thinking of making a move in the near future, be prepared. Home Buyer Advice Interest rates are expected to remain low...

The phrase “buy investment property with no money down” is thrown around a lot. The truth is that “no money down” is very rare, and be wary of anyone who tells you differently. There are, however, creative ways to finance Austin, TX real estate investment property with very little money down. Let’s take a look: Live, then rent. With as little as 3.5% down, you can purchase a primary residence...

In our last blog post, we examined ways to identify a property that would make a great property investment in Austin, and we focused mainly on the tangibles from the perspective of being able to rent it out and optimize rents. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at how to be sure that the numbers work for your real estate investments. Be sure that you can rent the property. It’s no fun to jump into...

You likely already know that finding a great investment property for your real estate portfolio is different than finding a home where you will live. There are many various factors to consider when investing in real estate, so let’s take a look at a few pro-tips when it comes to spotting a great investment property: Look in areas of Austin that are conveniently located with a high walkability score....