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Top 6 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2023
We’ve rounded up six trends that we think will influence interior design in 2023, as well as ideas for how you might incorporate them in your own home.
2023 Austin Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. So what can we expect in 2023?
Home for the Holidays: How To Stretch Your Budget in a Season of Inflation
You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style.
7 Tips to Maximize Your Austin Home’s Sale Price
Here are 7 crucial steps you can take to set yourself up for success as a home seller in this market.
Buy Now or Rent Longer? 5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First Home
In today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership.
8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year; however, with proper planning, you can work toward qualifying for the best mortgage rates available today.
10 Pro Tips for a Smooth Home Move
When it comes to a life event as stressful as moving, it pays to have a professional by your side.
7 Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
These seven mistakes can cause anxiety, cost you time, and shrink your financial proceeds.
Mid-Year Recap: The State of Real Estate in 2022
Here are three factors impacting the real estate market right now. How could they affect you if you’re a current homeowner or plan to buy or sell a home this year.
5 Ways to Write a Winning Offer in Today’s Real Estate Market
Most sellers consider a variety of factors when evaluating an offer. Here are five tactics you can utilize to outshine your competition.
Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale
If you want to maximize your home's sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market.
3 Types of Real Estate Investment to Hedge Against Inflation
Experts don’t see a reduction of inflation anytime soon. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the strain it puts on your finances and an investment in real estate could be an ideal hedge against its impact.
8 Trending Home Design Updates for 2022
These design elements can add style, function and personality to your home while also benefiting you if you plan to sell in 2022.
Austin Real Estate 2022 Outlook
Here’s what to expect in the Austin housing market for 2022.
20 Unique Home Gifts for Every Person on Your List
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. But have no fear! We’ve lined up a list of unique gifts for every “type” on your list.
New Construction or an Existing Home: What’s Right for You?
Given the limited quantity of available properties, you may need to broaden your search to include both new construction and resale homes if you're a buyer in today's market. However, comparing these two options might be difficult.
Shut Down Home Intruders With These 7 Safety Strategies
Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a residence. They are looking for easy access with minimal risk. These strategies can help to maximize your home’s security and minimize your chances of being targeted by intruders.
9 Tips for Buying and Selling Your Home at the Same Time
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner. Here are some of the most frequent concerns we hear from clients who are trying to buy and sell at the same time.
5 Factors That Reveal Where The Austin Real Estate Market Is Headed
Pick a housing statistic at random, and it’s probably setting an all-time record, but can we expect to continue at this torrid pace? Here are five factors that illustrate where the housing market is today and is likely heading tomorrow.
How to Bridge the Appraisal Gap in Today’s Real Estate Market
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s never been more important to understand the appraisal process and how it can be impacted by a quickly appreciating and highly competitive housing market.