Rosewood has a long and rich history in Austin and has undergone revitalization efforts that have drawn in new businesses and residential developments. The East Austin community has taken on a new life, isn’t far from the Downtown district, and offers an easy commute to anywhere in the city. Rosewood Park and Rosewood Recreation Center offer residents opportunities to go hiking, picnicking, swimming,...
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...
Just a 5-mile drive from downtown, this small neighborhood began in 2007 has snowballed into a large community featuring sustainable and urban designs. Homes in this highly walkable neighborhood offer a wide variety of custom homes. Most homes in this neighborhood feature welcoming porches and stoops with accessible parking from the alley, perfect for family-based homeowners. This community prioritizes...
With years of experience under our belt, these are the five most common ways Austin investors make when purchasing an investment property, and how it leads to them overpaying. 1. Austin Investors Being Influenced by Emotion Purchasing a property is exciting, but don’t let it blind you from the repairs of a property. This is one way Austin investors overpay for their property. To counteract...
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...
PwC and The Urban Land Institute released their “Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2022” report. The report covers the topic of how real estate is recovering from the pandemic. The data comes from almost 1,700 real estate industry experts like investors, fund managers, developers, lenders, brokers, and more. Here are the emerging trends for real estate next year. Emerging Trend #1: Climate Risks and...
We're so happy to expand the Sage Wilson Property Group family and have Robb Wagenseil on our team! Welcome, Robb! Robb originally hails from Florida and relocated to Austin after a successful and productive career in public relations. Before coming to Sage Wilson Property Group, he was the account executive and social media manager at Goodman Public Relations for over five years. Then he was the...
The Austin market has begun to stabilize, as the latest market report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows. But what's the future of the Austin real estate market? Home sales in Cedar Park increased, the average home prices decreased compared to the previous month. August’s median home price was $584,491. This is almost a $30,000 decrease from July 2021’s number, but a 17% increase from...
If you’re ready to buy a home, look no further! It’ll be an exciting time taking such a significant life change. Friends and family will offer their advice, but what worked for them might not work for you and the real estate market now. Here are some common home buying myths you’ll hear that aren’t true and will cost you time and money. Home Buying Myth #1: You need 20% for a down...
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...