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Worried About Home Maintenance Costs? Consider This

By |2024-06-01T16:24:26-05:00May 21, 2024|Real Estate|

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous owner). Newly Built Homes Need Less Upfront Maintenance If you can afford it, you may find a newly built home could help ease your worries about maintenance costs. Think about it, if everything in the house is brand new, it won’t have the wear and tear you may see in an existing home – and that means it’s less likely to [...]

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Austin-Round Rock Area February 2024 Housing Report

By |2024-03-17T13:27:30-05:00March 17, 2024|Market Reports|

*Please keep in mind this is the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for the Austin-Round Rock area. If you want specific stats relative to your zip code, please reach out so I can get them to you!* Hey there, buyers and sellers! Let's talk about some key real estate metrics that can give you a better understanding of the current market conditions. First off, we have the Months Supply of Inventory, which is sitting at a healthy 3.2 months. This means that if no new homes were to come on the market, it would take about 3.2 months to sell all [...]

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Austin-Round Rock Area January 2024 Housing Report

By |2024-02-20T10:22:56-06:00February 15, 2024|Market Reports|

Please keep in mind this is the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for the Austin-Round Rock area. If you want specific stats relative to your zip code, please reach out so I can get them to you! Whether you're a buyer or a seller, the information contained in the infographic above is crucial in navigating the ever-changing real estate market. So, let's jump right in! First up, let's look at the Months Supply of Inventory, which currently stands at 3.0. This metric represents the number of months it would take to sell all the homes on the market if no new [...]

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Keeping Your Garbage Disposal Fresh: A Guide to Cleaning and Frequency

By |2024-02-26T07:40:53-06:00February 1, 2024|Lifestyle|

A properly functioning garbage disposal is a convenient kitchen asset, effortlessly grinding food scraps and keeping your drain clear. However, neglecting its maintenance can lead to unpleasant odors, clogs, and even damage. Here's a comprehensive guide to keeping your disposal fresh, including cleaning methods and recommended cleaning frequency. Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal: Maintaining a clean disposal is essential for optimal performance and preventing unpleasant issues. Here's a simple and effective cleaning method: Turn off the power: Ensure safety by unplugging the disposal from the outlet or flipping the breaker switch at your home's electrical panel. Clear any visible debris: Safely use [...]

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Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals

By |2024-01-15T12:08:33-06:00January 15, 2024|Real Estate|

If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is worth and how much you owe on your mortgage.” That means your equity grows as you pay down your home loan over time and as home values climb. While it’s true home prices dipped slightly last year, they rebounded and have been climbing in many areas since then. Here’s why that price growth is good [...]

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3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

By |2024-01-01T12:23:13-06:00January 1, 2024|Real Estate|

If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. Over the last year, the economy had a big impact on the housing market, and likely on your wallet too. That’s why it’s critical to have a clear picture of not just the market today, but also on what you want out of it when you buy or sell a home. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, explains: “The key to making a good decision in this challenging housing [...]

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Austin-Round Rock Area November Housing Report

By |2023-12-22T12:12:38-06:00December 22, 2023|Market Reports|

Please keep in mind this is the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for the Austin-Round Rock area. If you want specific stats relative to your zip code, please reach out so I can get them to you! Whether you're a buyer or a seller, the information contained in the infographic above is crucial in navigating the ever-changing real estate market. So, let's jump right in! First up, we have the Months Supply of Inventory, which currently stands at 3.7. This metric represents the number of months it would take to sell all the homes on the market if no new listings [...]

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Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

By |2023-12-20T09:13:50-06:00December 20, 2023|Real Estate, Uncategorized|

When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here's what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled One of the Fed’s primary goals is to lower inflation. In order to do that, they started raising the Federal Funds Rate to slow down the economy. Even though this doesn’t directly dictate what happens with mortgage rates, it does have an impact. Recently inflation has started to cool, a signal those increases worked and are [...]

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Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?

By |2023-12-01T11:30:12-06:00December 1, 2023|Real Estate|

When it comes to what’s happening in the housing market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you’re thinking about making a move, that can leave you with a lot of lingering questions. That’s where a trusted local real estate agent comes in. Here are the top 3 questions people are asking about today’s housing market, and the data to help answer them. 1. What’s Next for Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates are [...]

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