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Real Estate Buyer Blog

Turning Back Time: Restoring a Historic Home

The unparalleled splendor of a historic home attracts many eager buyers. While prospective shoppers may…

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Structural Integrity: Wall Treatments That Add Texture & Timeless Beauty

There’s so much more you can do to change the look of a room than…

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Accessory Buildings That Provide the Ultimate Hideaway

Think of your backyard as a blank canvas. If you have enough room for an…

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Innovations in Home Organization

More than just a place with shelves and doors to keep things, think of cabinetry…

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Discover the Enticing World of Luxury Kitchens

You’re mincing fresh herbs on your spacious island countertop while enjoying conversation with friends. The…

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Explore the Timeless Elegance of Hardwood Flooring

Regardless of the architectural style of your home, hardwood flooring is a classic feature that…

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4 Ways to Freshen Your Home’s Façade

Making interior updates is important, but in reality it’s your home’s exterior that garners the…

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Using Water Features to Transform Your Home

It’s no secret that water has long been revered for its healing abilities. From hydrating…

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Embracing Color in the Home

Adding color to your home’s interior is very much a personal decision. While some adore…

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Adding Romantic Touches to Your Home

Several years ago, the hygge trend took the decorating world by storm. This concept of…

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Designing Your Perfect Home Gym

Assembling an in-house gym is an investment in your home as well as a healthy…

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Fireplace Makeovers That Heat Up a Room

In addition to their inherent warmth, fireplaces add a timeless aesthetic appeal. While it might…

Designing a Knockout Holiday Event

Creating a memorable experience that captures the spirit of the season may sound like a…

Cultivating a Cozy & Comfortable Interior

Ready or not, autumn is underway. Saying goodbye to summer is never easy, but the…

How to Select a Vacation Home

Taking a break from the day-to-day stresses in a location you adore might sound like…

Looks You’ll Love in 2020

The phrase “Out with the old and in with the new,” certainly applies to home…

Elevating Your Home Entertainment

If you’ve longed to recreate the magic of the cinema or an arcade in your…

High Tech Home Gadgets That Do the Work for You

If we’re being honest, kids aren’t the only ones who wish they could get out…

4 Tips for Turning Your Home Into the Perfect Event Space

From graduation parties to weddings, hosting a celebration at home adds that sought-after personal touch…

How to Hire the Right Remodeling Contractor

Hiring a reputable and reliable contractor should be easy. Unfortunately, it isn’t. Everyone has heard…

Relocate or Renovate?

Selling your home and relocating is stressful, but living through a renovation is not without…

Top Luxury Home Features to Increase Your Home Resale Value

Improving your surroundings is always exciting. But if your home renovations increase its value and…

Traditional vs. Modern Home Facades

A number of styles fall under the umbrella of “traditional” homes. For example, Victorian, Colonial,…

Accommodations for Multiple Generations

What is a multigenerational home? This trend, defined as one in which grandparents and children…

Eye-Catching Remodeling Trends That Marry Luxury With Imagination

Just as fashion trends change annually, home design preferences shift with each new year. As…

Real Estate Seller Blog

6 Components of a Successful Greenhouse

Growing your own food gives new meaning to the concept of “homemade meals.” Nothing tastes…

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5 Ways to Ensure Healthy Water in Your Home

Other than the roof and four walls, nothing is more essential to the livability of…

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6 Smart Choices for Selecting an Area Rug

Area rugs come in a wide variety of styles, materials and price points. Whether preparing…

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5 Healthy and Green Cleaning Solutions

Although keeping your home clean may seem like one of the best ways to stay…

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5 Tips for Selecting a Bathroom Remodel Contractor

If you’re getting ready to remodel the bathroom, you’re probably well-aware that there are multiple…

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Keep Your Cool: How to Maintain Your Air Conditioning System

It wasn’t too long ago that homeowners deemed air conditioning a luxury. Today, we view…

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5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Rainy Season

As inches — and sometimes feet — of rain pour down on your property, it’s…

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A Guide to Maintaining Your Home’s Systems

Making time during the evening or weekend to perform preventative maintenance on your appliances, drains,…

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5 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home

Depending on their severity, allergies can range from mildly irritating to flat-out debilitating. During the…

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Taking Your Heating System’s Temperature

There’s nothing worse than waking up on a chilly morning to discover that your heating…

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7 Tools That Take the Stress Out of Entertaining

If you’re hosting a festive gathering, you probably wish you had a team in place…

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Innovations in Insulation that Cut Costs

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 42% of a homeowner’s utility bill goes toward…

Outfitting the Perfect Guest Room

Making guests feel at home in your home takes a bit of preparation but, ultimately,…

5 Convenient Decor and Furnishings

Whether you’re redecorating an entire room or choosing a specific item that will open up…

The Lifespan of Appliances & the Best Time to Buy New Ones

Appliances are the unsung heroes of the home, quietly going about their business, making our…

5 Systems to Improve Water Quality in Your Home

When you pour a glass of water in your home, you want to know that…

Top 5 Reasons Owning a Home Is Better Than Renting

Owning a home has long been considered part of the American Dream. June is National…

6 Outdoor Plants to Enhance your Curb Appeal

Outdoor plants go a long way toward helping your home make a great first impression….

Checklist of Items You’ll Need as Soon as You Move In to a New Home

Even with the help of friends and family, you probably won’t be able to unpack…

Tips for Hiring a Mover

When you’re getting ready to move, chances are you have a full to-do list. Though…

Healthy Home Air: Ways to Improve the Quality of Air in Your Home

If you’re concerned about the quality of the air within your home, you can conduct…

4 Things to Consider When Selecting a Storage Unit

From furniture and sporting equipment to vehicles and tools, plenty of items take up precious…

Making Your Home Accessible for Long-Term Use

If you’re hoping to age in your home, you want it to be as safe…

4 Attractive and Affordable Remodeling Trends for 2019

As you welcome 2019, you may decide to give your surroundings a fresh, new look….

Real Estate Investor Blog

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

Travis County Report Double Digit Price Increases Reflected in Closed Sales Austin has been in…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

Travis County Report Luxury Market Heats Up as Overall Demand Remains Strong Latest figures from…

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Travis County Report Pending Sales Up – Luxury Home Inventory Down Latest figures from June…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

Travis County Report Seeking Inventory: Too Few Listings Fuel Price Appreciation Day-to-day and week-to-week uncertainty…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

Uncertainty Transitions into Optimism Travis County Report Representing over 60% of the Austin MSA’s gross…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

February Real Estate Remains Strong; Realtors Adapt to COVID-19 Reality Austin metro area residential home…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

January Home Sales Indicate Strong 2020 for Austin Area Across the Austin metro area, both…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

Austin area closes decade with record-breaking $13B in home sales Real estate agents in Central…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

2019 Will Likely Be Another Record-Breaking Year in Home Sales With just one month left…

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Austin Real Estate Market Report

October Smashes Records, Even as Inventory Plunges Austin home sales increased by double digits in…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

Austin Median Home Prices Hits All-Time High for September Oblivious to the traditional end of…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

August Saw More Home Sales, but Smaller Selection in Austin As families sent kids back…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

Great Austin-area home sales break July records while city sales remain flat Home sales in…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

Austin sees a decline, but home sales in Central Texas overall are up in first…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

The median price of a single-family home in Austin set an all-time high of $407,400,…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

Austin Housing Market Remains Strong, Suggests Trend Toward Pricing Stabilization After a strong first quarter,…

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Buyers Look to Suburbs as Austin Prices Climb Fast-rising home prices within Austin’s city limits…

Austin Real Estate Market Report

A Record-Breaking February for Austin Home Sales Spring is usually the most active season for…

Investment Properties in Austin: Five Things to Consider Before You Invest

Austin seems to be the “it” city. Its strong job market, natural beauty, and laid-back…

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Real Estate Investment Properties: What You Need to Know

Owning investment properties can be rewarding. In fact, statistics show that more people have become…

March Austin Real Estate Market Report

A Cool Start to 2019 for Austin Area Home Sales The pace of Austin area…

February Austin Real Estate Market Report

Austin Broke Another Record for Home Sales in 2018 Austin’s powerful real estate market exceeded…

January Austin Real Estate Market Report

Austin’s 2018 Home Sales on Record-Setting Path Austin has been on a path to set…

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Austin Home Sales Set October Record The Austin metro are set a new record for…

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Austin Home Sales Held Steady in September Inside Austin city limits, home sales decreased 0.9…

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    Broker:
    A Broker has completed a state-defined education that includes 900 classroom hours, way beyond the 210 hours required for agents. Additionally, Brokers must pass a more comprehensive broker's license exam. Brokers may work alone or they may hire agents to work for them.

    Realtor:
    A Realtor¨ is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors¨, the largest trade group in the country. Not all agents are Realtors¨ - but choosing a designated Realtor¨ means you've selected an agent that must adhere to the National Association of Realtors¨ stringent code of ethics.

    Accredited Buyers Representative:
    Real estate agents who have earned the Accredited Buyer's Representative designation have been trained to deliver enhanced customer service, extensive due diligence and expert negotiation skills. Agents without this designation may not have the training or experience required to provide top-quality real estate buyer representation.

    Certified Negotiation Expert:
    Agents who have earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation are trained in a wide spectrum of negotiating strategies and techniques, along with tools to expertly negotiate from a position of strength. While all real estate agents have some experience in negotiations, working with a CNE designated agent gives buyers and sellers a strategic advantage in the negotiating process.

    Graduate REALTOR, Institute:
    Agents who earn the GRI designation have received advanced training in emerging technology, laws, and procedures as well as the increasingly complex real estate market itself. All agents work to provide a smooth home buying and selling experience, but GRI designated agents have taken the extra step to become a consummate professional and expert in their local market.

    Seniors Real Estate Specialist:
    Agents who have earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation have been trained to expertly guide and implement effective strategies for mature clients when making important decisions about selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties.

    Internet Marketing Certified:
    e-PRO curriculum ensures your real estate agent has attained mastery of the latest social media technologies, such as Facebook and Twitter, and can create a compelling online presence vital to helping sellers reaching today's hyper-connected consumers. With the rapidly evolving world of Internet and social media technologies, it pays to have an expert on your team.

    Certified Residential Specialist:
    Agents who have earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation have been trained to understand the complexities of the housing market, how to best position their client’s interests, and how to effectively community with all parties to a transaction. In short, the CRS designation means your agent has more advanced, specialized training in all aspects of the residential market than agents who haven't earned this designation.

    Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist:
    Agents who have earned the designation of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) are elite professionals with the knowledge, experience and skills required to expertly represent buyers and sellers in the Luxury Home market. In addition, a CLHMS designated agent is a local market leader with documented performance in the top 10% of their markets.

    Short Sales and Forclosure Certified:<

    Counselor of Real Estate:

    Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager:

    Seller Representative Specialist:
    Agents who have earned the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation have demonstrated elevated professional standards, enhanced individual performance, and the ability to recognize emerging market trends and professional practices to real estate professionals. All of this specialized knowledge gives an SRS designated agent the tools to make the home selling experience as smooth as possible.

    Green Real Estate Marketing Specialist:
    Agents who hold the NAR Green designation have been trained to understand and expertly serve consumers seeking green “eco-friendly” homes. NAR Green agents not only receive education about the quickly developing green technologies and practices, but engage in ongoing specialized training to stay abreast of green real estate issues and trends.

    Bachelor of Business Administration:

    Master Certified Negotiation Expert:
    Agents who earn the Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation have mastered a wide spectrum of negotiation skills - including all the CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) qualifications, plus email negotiations, advanced negotiation techniques for both buying and selling, as well as mastering negotiating techniques among different generations and cultures. An agent with these extra, in-depth skills give their clients a significant advantage in negotiating from strength.

    Certified Senior Housing Specialist:
    Certified Senior Housing Professionals (CSHPs) offer specialized service specifically focused on the needs and special circumstances of senior buyers and sellers. Having completed extensive coursework and the in-depth training, CSHPs have the specialized knowledge to help seniors achieve their goals. As such, they are more equipped than general real estate agents to serve as the Consumer Champion throughout the entire consultative process of a late-in-life move.

    Residential Construction Certified:
    Agents who have earned the Residential Construction Certified (RCC) designation have been trained to gain a deep understanding of residential construction materials and methods. With comprehensive construction knowledge, RCC designated agents deliver superior consumer value when representing their clients to appraisers, inspectors, lenders, designers, engineers, and construction professionals.

    Certified New Home Specialist:
    Agents who have earned the Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS) designation are trained professionals and experts in the details of buying a newly constructed home. From negotiating favorable contract terms to expert due diligence during the construction process, a CNHS designated agent has extensive knowledge and experience as a buyer’s agent and the unique factors involved in working with builders and developers.

    ECO-Broker:
    ECO-Broker is the premier green designation program for real estate professionals. Certified ECO-Brokers serve residential and commercial property owners, sellers and investors. ECO-Brokers build communities, and champion eco-friendly alternatives with an unparalleled level of care, commitment, and follow-up.

    Broker Associate:
    A broker whose license is held by another broker. An associate broker qualifies to be a real estate broker but still works for and is supervised by another broker. Associate brokers are sometimes called broker-associates, broker-salespersons or affiliate brokers.

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