5 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | 3217sf | $415,000 IMMACULATE Move-in ready jewel nestled in highly desired Bauerle Ranch greenbelt. This must-see home has many recent upgrades; radiant barrier, limestone patio extension, light fixtures, LED's, water heater & gas fireplace. Private covered patio is perfect for entertaining. Full bed/bath plus office on main level provides easy access option for downstairs-only living. Upstairs features full Master-suite, plus three beds, 1 bath. Hill

With low inventory in many markets throughout the country, many homeowners are afraid to sell their homes because they’re concerned that they may not be able to find a new one. This can be a real problem, but if you are seeking to sell—whether to upgrade or find a new neighborhood—there are a few ways to combat the low inventory. Look to buy first In most markets it is a real mistake to put your home up for sale before you start looking for your new property. Identify the geo

Can’t seem to create a living room that feels quite right? Looking for some styling tips that will bring your living room up a notch? Here are five ideas that can dramatically improve your living room. Move the furniture away from the walls: The tendency is to place your furniture against the walls, but giving it a little room to breathe will make the seating area seem cozier while also making the room seem more spacious. Mix old and new pieces: Using the same furniture set t

What is a Home Inspection? A Home Inspector will come to a home that is under contract and conduct an “objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation,” according to the American Society of Home Inspectors. The Home Inspector will carefully examine the entire house and take notes, and photos of maintenance issues and/or malfunctioning systems. The Home Inspector will detail the findings and provide the Buyer with

What is the Option Period? Within our multi-part series Blog ‘Austin, Texas Real Estate Explained’ we will attempt to highlight certain areas within the Residential Contract and home buying/selling process in hopes to provide some valuable insight into the Austin Real Estate industry. According to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) One –to-Four Family Residential Resale Contract – the Option Period is the Seller, and Buyer’s agreement to pay Seller (X-number of dollars)

If you, or someone you know is looking to buy or sell Real Estate in Austin, you may use this MLS statistical information to guide your planning. Please call me with any questions you may have about these numbers, or your housing plans for the future. I love to help! 512-626-3192. According to the Austin-area Multiple Listing Service (MLS), housing prices for single-family homes sold for an average of $338,844 in April 2016. This marks yet another month of increased housing p

There are many different aspects involved when buying/selling a home. The contractual terms and obligations alone can fill a textbook. However, if all parts work together as intended, the pieces can work in unison like a fine timepiece. Understanding the various components of a real estate transaction in advance is important for the Buyer/Seller. Learning on the fly, or in the midst of an intense multi-offer negotiation is not ideal. The process moves so quickly, it can be di

Every month Realtors are sending out statistics for homes bought and sold within the Austin MLS. The headlines are everywhere, ‘Austin home prices set new records.’ Prices keep going up. So much so that I think we are just waiting for it level off at some point. Maybe we have become a little numb to it, even though it is great news. Our investments are growing, super! More like, super-boring! Every so often I find something in these numbers that catches me off-guard and astou

Good-bye SXSW! Hello Spring! If you, or someone you know is looking to buy or sell Real Estate in Austin, you may use this MLS statistical information to guide your planning. Please call me with any questions you may have about these numbers, or your housing plans for the future. I love to help! 512-626-3192. According to the Austin-area Multiple Listing Service (MLS), housing prices for single-family homes sold for an average of $320,496 in February 2016. This marks yet anot

Now that the major holiday season is behind us, it’s time to look forward to a gorgeous spring season in our great city of Austin, Texas. There will be so many different activities going on around us from festivals to kite days, and lots of hiking and biking. Not to mention the vast spectrum of food trailers that tempt even the best of us. Yet with all these great activities, some will be more consumed with the Real Estate action the city has to offer. If you, or someone you

As we all get ready to slow-down for Holiday season, it’s normal for most people to start planning their next moves in the coming year. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell Real Estate in Austin, you may use this MLS statistical information to guide your planning. Please call me with any questions you may have about these numbers, or your housing plans for the future. I love helping! According to the Austin-area Multiple Listing Service (MLS), housing prices f