It’s important to note in advance items that most professional movers will not move. You must leave your home completely empty at closing and personal property left in the home can cause major issues at closing. Never assume it’s ok to leave something. For example, paint. Most buyers want it so they can do touch… Read More >>
I just recently became a Texas Broker and was reminded of what happened when I got my California broker’s license 16 years ago – most people think all Realtors are Brokers. The term “broker” is used by many to indicate anyone who sells homes. This could not be more untrue. I have been unsuccessful at… Read More >>
SUPPLY & DEMAND It was another great year for Steiner Ranch Real Estate values, but extremely low inventory made it frustrating for buyers, including those wanting to move up within the neighborhood. To put it into perspective, in 2019, 78732 had 403 properties listed, compared to 427 in 2018, and 611 in 2017. That’s about… Read More >>
“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE. For years now, we’ve been hearing… Read More >>
As someone who lists rental properties for lease and owns investment property in Steiner Ranch, I like to keep an eye on some key metrics in the rental market. I will keep them current here on this page on a monthly basis. If you own a rental property in Steiner Ranch, I recommend bookmarking the… Read More >>
2019 Property Tax Rates & Values are out. If you haven’t received yours yet, you will soon or you can visit the TCAD website here and look up your address. ****If you bought/moved into your home in 2018, you have until April 30 (not end of May) to file for your homestead exemption, however, according… Read More >>
Last time I checked, there were over 11,000 real estate agents in just the Austin area. Most people know dozens of agents and it can be hard to know who to choose. Social media helps new and non-producing agents look like mega agents, creative language can trick people into thinking new agents are veterans and… Read More >>
The Steiner Ranch HOA recently went under new management and they changed the structure of fees associated with selling a home in Steiner Ranch. These are all addressed in the HOA addendum of the purchase contract. Please note that these fees are accurate today (3/12/19) and that I will update as I learn of changes,… Read More >>
If you know me, you know that I am frequently frustrated with the lack of understanding of the real estate contract by other real estate agents. Since it is literally THE FOUNDATION of what we do, it’s important to understand every paragraph yet most don’t. I recently had a transaction where the buyer’s agent didn’t… Read More >>
