Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Texas And Austin Home Sales Skyrocket In 2016: What It Could Mean For 2017

Texas And Austin Home Sales Skyrocket In 2016: What It Could Mean For 2017: Texas home sales skyrocketed in 2016, but is Austin in a housing bubble? Here's why we don't think so.

Homeowners planning to realize their investment gains

Are you ready to sell your home in 2017?  I know...the thought is daunting. Wouldn't be helpful to have a friendly professional help you with every little detail? Let me share some facts that might encourage you to make the plan sooner than later.

According to the Journal of the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University (Tierra Grande issue October 2016), January tends to have a dip in sales. This dip is a function of one of the components of home sales activity; namely seasonal patterns. There are three other components that affect home sales. They are business cycles, random events, and secular trends.

Let's just focus on seasonal patterns. Homeowners of 3Br/2ba homes will be the target for buyers to move their families when the 2016-2017 school year ends. These buyers will be ready to buy. Are you going to be ready to sell?

You and I will work on a project timeline and a budget to get your home ready for the sale. I have data that you will use to price your home competitively.

Our first face to face meeting is usually at a local gastro pub where we spend time eating, drinking, and sharing stories about life. By the time the check comes, (my treat :)) we have established a working relationship that will build into a positive experience for your financial future.

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Helping Mom and Dad downsize

Need to help Mom and Dad downsize?

Active Adult Housing in Austin Texas

So your parents are talking about moving closer to their grandchildren in Austin Texas. You think, Cool! But....where do you start looking? You could look in your own neighborhood, but will your parents really be happy there?

Why not work with a highly trained, professional realtor to facilitate the move? Working with me, you get to use the Multiple Listing Service to view Real-Time listings...not the expired ones in Zillow! My partners include moving companies specializing in older adult movers. I also have great knowledge of Austin senior housing including independent living, assisted living, and CCRCs. 

Moving your aging parents can be a very stressful life event. My 12 years as a clinical social worker enables me understand your unique family dynamic better than the average realtor.

Start previewing properties NOW. Contact me today!!