Why are Austin Home Prices Still on the Rise? Questions Answered.
November 10, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
If you’ve been following the Austin real estate market at all this year, you would see that prices have still been on the rise despite all other statistics being on the decline—number of sales, days on market, etc. Watch the video to have a better understanding of the factors that have caused prices to continue […]
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Understanding the Survey Plat
September 7, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
A buyer should always get a new survey when purchasing any type of property, but it is especially important when purchasing a home. A survey is an official document done by a licensed surveyor that delineates the property boundaries (the lot lines) and diagrams where improvements like a home, swimming pool, garage, driveway, retaining walls, […]
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Monday Morning Market Report – Days on Market
August 9, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
In a downward trending market, Days on Market are everything. The longer a home sits on the market, the lower the price you will get for it. Watch as Patrick talks about how pricing right at the beginning, gets your home sold for more. 1. Only 16% of homes on the market sell every month. […]
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Learning the Purchase Contracts Will Make Home Purchase Easier
July 29, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
Texas buyers should be familiar with the purchase contract before looking at homes they may want to purchase. Buying a home is an exciting and emotional event, and making an offer can be a little bit stressful if you aren’t familiar with the purchase contract. In Texas, our contracts are written by a committee of […]
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Home Inspection Important Part of the Buying Process
July 6, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
The home inspection is one of the most important parts of the buying process. And, choosing the right home inspector is as important as choosing the right Realtor. You want the best one you can find. Real estate inspectors, like real estate agents, are licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission and have to subscribe to a set of standards, […]
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