Home Beacon Realty

“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” —Lady Bird Johnson

Austin Board of Realtors just released the stats for January. The number of homes sold is down but prices are up 30% compared to last January. We are still severely lacking inventory of available homes for sale. We are not likey to be in a better inventory position this year with the spring selling season not far away.

A common question we get from buyers is "What things should I focus on when touring a home?"

While no home is 100% perfect, we recommed buyers focus on the 3 L's

🏠 Lot
🏠 Location
🏠 Layout

These are items that you cannot typically change. Where items like paint color and finishes can be updated to your taste.

Lot - is the yard the right size? How usable is the yard? Does it slope or is it level?

Location - we use maps to know where the property is located, but how easy is it to get in and out of the neighborhood? What do the surrounding properties look like? Are there power lines, water towers, or train tracks right behind the property?

Layout - sure maybe a wall could be moved, but in reality if the floorplan is not functional for you it's probably not a fit.

While focusing on these items is always recomemend, it has become more crucial with the current lack of available homes for sale. If the lot, location, and layout are a fit for you, but you don't like a bedroom that's painted pink, it's a minimal cost to update that color so that home is really a great fit!

We are here to help you navigate the challenges of any market. Please contact us anytime at 512.820.7028 or [email protected]

What other items are dealbreakers for you when considering a home?

Just hit the market in Kyle, TX

898 Nautical Loop | Offered at $489,900
Single Story | Built 2018
2721 sqft
4 🛏
2 🛀
2 🚗 garage
+ Study + 2nd living area/flex space
Covered back patio with extended concrete pad
No carpet throughout the house

Click link for floor plan and all photos: https://solid-photography.hd.pics/898-Nautical-Lp

Coming Soon in Arrowhead Ranch, Hill country living at its best!

Single-story on a cul-de-sac lot
4 beds + study | 3.5 baths | additional flex room
Built 2018 | 3,177 sqft | 0.3 acres
Oversized screened-in covered back patio
2-car garage | Sprinkler system
Gated community with Pool/Park/Playground area
Exemplary rated DSISD schools nearby
Low Tax Rate (2.06%)

Offered at $850,000

164 Cats Eye Cv
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Photos being taken Wednesday, will go live in MLS end of this week.

Seth Thompson
512.820.7028
[email protected]
Broker | Home Beacon Realty

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