Cherrywood is one of the premier neighborhoods of East Austin. For those who want to be close to the University of Texas, this neighborhood, named for the major north-south artery, Cherrywood Road, that runs through the middle of it, is an excellent location with a strong sense of community! This eclectic neighborhood is within walking distance to several well-known Austin landmarks like Mi Madre's...
Only 15 minutes west of downtown Austin, Davenport Ranch offers quiet, scenic living, plenty of recreational opportunities, and easy access to the city. From luxury estates to townhomes, this exclusive community offers a broad selection of homes throughout several distinct neighborhoods while preserving much of the area's natural beauty. With spectacular views of Lake Austin, Pennybacker Bridge, the...
One Etsy trend expert predicted 2021’s holiday trends. She predicts the hottest holiday decor trends by analyzing Etsy shoppers’ search trends and purchasing patterns throughout the year. This year, she indicates that shoppers will support small businesses and sustainable products. Here are the holiday decor trends this year: Neon, Pastel, and Jewel Red, green, and blue are the classic Christmas and...
A new monthly report released by HomesUSA.com, a platform that regularly reports on Texas’ metro areas, shows how quickly new Austin homes continue to sell on the market. While we all know we’re in a seller’s market because of the low inventory but high demand for them, placing the market in the home seller’s favor. Having more homes on the market was discussed as a potential solution to alieving...
Last blog post, we covered an introduction to home improvement loans, an FHA 203(K) loan, an FHA Title 1 Property Improvement Loan, and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. In this post, we’ll continue the conversation by discussing the four other options: Home Equity Loans (HEL), Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), Personal Loans, and Credit Cards. Types of Home Improvement Loans Home...
If you’re selling or you’re struggling to sell your house, you should try staging! Staging affects the buyers’ view of a home. Actually, according to a National Association of REALTORS®’ study, 40% of buyers agents said staging affected most buyer’s view of the home. And it can transform a house so easily and quickly! Here are some reasons why you should stage and the reasons it works. 1....
What Renovations Give You the BEST ROI in Austin? Staging is a great way to increase the return on investment you see on your home, but to guarantee you get the absolute best offer for your home, it may take a few renovations. Before listing your doubts and reasons you have for not wanting to make the leap, check out some of the renovations that have the best ROI and can get you more money for your...
Austin is a unique city that poses a good problem for its residents -- choosing where to live! The city itself is vibrant and eclectic, but with so many booming suburbs with varying commute times into the city, it can be hard to narrow down where you want to live. If you find yourself debating where you should live, check out some of the important factors to consider when living in the city vs. living in...
Fall is a great time to tackle a few household chores and make sure your home is ready for the change in weather. If you’ve been holding off on some home maintenance projects because the summer heat was too hot to handle, now is the time to take care of some fall home improvement projects. 1. Check the gutters and make sure they’re clean. Gutters can be a pain to clean, but they’re crucial in...
Austin’s food scene is unlike any other, and one of the things we love about our city’s food scene is that there’s no need to be stuck to a brick and mortar location to serve up some of the tastiest dishes you’ll ever try. The food trucks are the heartbeat of the city that strives to keep things weird, so hop in the car and check out Austin’s best food trucks! Emoji’s Grilled Cheese - When...
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