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....
The first anniversary is coming up! Anniversary of what, you may ask. The anniversary of people living and working from home thanks to a pandemic, of course. From this one year, real estate agents and home professionals have realized there’s a popular trend in what homeowners seek in a home now. So whether you’re selling your Austin-area home or looking for someone to occupy your property, consider...
Do you have the luck of the Irish? Then you should enter our giveaway for a chance to win a $200 gift card to B.D Riley's on Aldrich Street. A Little About B.D. Riley's They are Austin’s Oldest Irish Pub. They are also family and locally owned. This small piece of Ireland in Austin is passionate about their beer! They have 26 taps to offer the classic pub standards like Guinness, Smithwick’s, Harp,...
We all survived the historic winter storm that wreaked havoc on our Lone Star State. Now, it’s time to recover and repair. If you’re filing a claim for the power outage using your homeowner’s insurance, here’s what it does and does not cover. Coverage will depend based on your policy details. Frozen Pipes During a Power Outage Severe weather and power outages can cause water to freeze in your...
There has never been a better time to invest in Austin real estate. We want to set you up for success, so we’re going to cover common real estate investment mistakes like improvements that will provide the most return on cost, who you need on your investing team to be successful, what to research before buying an investment property, the importance of screening tenants effectively, and...
A pandemic causing people to live and work from home for the last year has forced us to evaluate our homes and their layouts. These home designs are almost necessary to have in a living space now. 1. Closed Floor Plans are Making a Comeback While open floor plans were a popular layout, it’s now outdated when you live and work at home. Now, people want more privacy in their homes. Some people may...
The pandemic had a significant impact on real estate and housing during 2020 and millennials had an impact. More people than ever worked from home (and continue to), which has led to increased demand for specific features in a home, such as a dedicated home office or gym. During the pandemic, we’ve also seen mortgage rates hover near historic lows, which has helped make houses more affordable. The...
2020 is going down in history as the longest year and most challenging and unique...at least for the real estate market! This year has been touched by higher unemployment, natural disasters, presidential and local elections, and, duh, a pandemic. These factors have influenced the real estate market, so let’s break down how...before we say “goodbye” to 2020. Booming House Sales Especially with...
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...
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...