Market Insights

Bike Friendly Austin

With the scenic Lady Bird Lake trail looping through the heart of downtown and the tranquil Veloway winding through Hill Country...

Navigating New Construction: Home Contracts

When dealing with new construction home contracts, there are several nuances and potential negotiation points that real estate agents and...

Karate Belts for Real Estate: Editorial

Editorial Courtesy of my colleague Steve Crossland - brilliant as usual. To help real estate consumers make better choices, I think...

10 Mistakes Buyers Make Buying in a Soft Market

In Austin, Texas real estate it is clearly a buyers market right now. But buyers can still make mistakes that cost them an ideal...

June 2024 Austin Real Estate Stats Review: Pricing Remains Stable, Demand Dips

June real estate stats for the Austin Metro are in! Here's what you need to know. All eyes remain on the Fed as mortgage rates remain...

Numerical Bias and Professional Fees

How do numerical biases affect how a consumer perceives realtor fees? Paying $15,000 to purchase a $500,000 home for what? For a broker...

Realtor Fee Structures Explained

There has been a lot of noise about realtor fee structures. It all sounds very exciting. The price of all homes is going to drop by 6%....

How I Had a Builder Build Me a House For Free and Other Adventures In Construction.

A friend was going to do some repair work on their house, and they were initially resistant to paying a GC 25% - tons of complaining...

The Hidden Gem: Exploring Off-Market Properties

The “Off-market” can be a great tool for both buyers and sellers, depending on the market In the ever-evolving realm of real estate,...

May 2024 Austin Real Estate Stats Review: Pricing Remains Stable, Demand Dips

May real estate stats for the Austin Metro are in! Here's what you need to know. The Fed monetary policy and rate remains the biggest...