With Halloween coming up this weekend, we wanted to write a special York Real Estate blog about something fun to do over the weekend for those that live in Austin or are visiting the area while doing an Austin home search. One thing in particular came to mind: the bats.
Oct
22
What are the latest trends in home features, landscaping and décor in Austin real estate? One way to find out is to check out the 57th Annual Home Builders Association of Greater Austin’s Parade of Homes. Seven luxury dream homes at The Bluffs in the Rough Hollow neighborhood will be on display to the public now through Sunday, October 31st.
Oct
15
When putting an Austin home on the market, appearance is everything. It should look clean, not dilapidated. One way to determine what needs to be fixed before putting it on the market is to do a walk-through with your York Real Estate agent. We know what to look for and can help you decide what can be done to sell your Austin home faster. Depending on the age of your home and how often upgrades have been made, there may be a lot or a little bit of work to do. Some adjustments may simply be a matter of taking the time to get organized, while others might be basic repairs before your home will sell. Our Austin real estate agents are up-to-date on the latest trends in home features. These are just a few of the ways you might prepare your home for the market.
Oct
8
This weekend is the Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival 2010. It will be held today, Oct. 8th through Sunday, Oct. 10th at Zilker Park. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some great entertainment over the weekend, whether you live here or are in town on an Austin home search.
Oct
4
Buying the home of your dreams might require a little bit of compromise. Oftentimes people will buy a home that comes very close to the ideal image in their mind. It may have “ugly” features that you want to change. There may be something on a wish list that is missing, but everything else about the property that you have discussed with your York Real Estate agent is just right. When buying an Austin home, consider what things can be changed at little or no cost before completely rejecting the idea of purchasing the home. Here are just a few ideas that, with a small investment in time and money, can help you make an “almost there” into a dream home. If something is the breaking point for the home for one of homebuyers, make a list of things to do before you move in. If there are too many things, create an order and date of completion. There are some things you might want the seller to fix, but you might also run the risk of the sellers rejecting your request.