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The Market Might Be Busy, But Your Home Still Has To Deliver.

June 25, 2016
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You will hear everywhere that the Austin’s market is hot. It is a Seller’s market. My Dad’s Uncle’s Neighbor’s Yard Guy’s Brother sold his junk of a house in two days and got a quarter-million over asking. Most of that might just be true. The Austin market is very busy. Cash is very much King and home can move quickly BUT. But, the house has to deliver. The exact floor plan of your home sold two weeks ago and they…

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Successful Buyers in a Seller’s Market

April 18, 2014
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Whether relocating from in town or from out of state, buyers are often surprised to find out just how strong and competitive the San Antonio housing market is. Maybe it’s because they have been watching too many HGTV real estate rehab shows that they think there are a ton of great listings out there, or maybe it’s because of the frequency with which national news outlets have reported on weaker real estate markets from around the country. Whatever the case may be,…

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Commuting between San Antonio and Austin

April 7, 2014
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Commuting between San Antonio and Austin is a common question from our clients. Can I live in Austin and work in San Antonio?  How long would it take me to get to work each day?  With the Texas Metro-plex exponentially growing each day, traffic and the I-35 corridor that connect San Antonio and Austin can prove to be daunting if you choose to commute from one city to the other.  Leaving SA takes at least 40minutes.  Once you get on I35 everything opens up …

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Buyers Are Liars. Fact or Fiction?

February 15, 2014
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Buyers are liars.  Fact or fiction?  In several sales professions, namely, car sales and real estate sales, you will hear sales people say that buyers are liars.  Normally, you would never hear me compare these two professions, but figuring out what a buyer really wants is something we have in common. It is usually spoken by a resentful salesperson, as in, “Can you believe that guy? He told me he was going to show his wife, but, well, you know—once they walk…

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What does a ‘Good Deal’ mean exactly?

January 30, 2014
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Often times I meet people who tell me they just want to get a good deal when buying or selling their home.  What does a ‘good deal’ mean exactly?  For a long time, I figured my clients just wanted to walk away with more money in their pockets.  However, after a recent trip to my hair salon, I realized that a good deal could mean different things to different people. I told my hair stylist I wanted to remain blonde,…

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What Makes Your Home Hard to Show

January 1, 2014
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Sellers, here are some tips on what makes your home hard to show.  If you want to sell your home quickly, avoid these What Makes Your Home Hard to Show no-n0’s: No-no #1)  Restricted showing hours.  Generally, buyers have a window of when they can go house shopping.  If you have restricted hours or need a lot of advanced notice, your home may drop off the list.  If a buyer’s agent cannot get access to your home, they cannot…

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Are you really a home buyer or are you just a contender?

December 7, 2013
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  Are you really a home buyer or are you just a contender?  How do you know if you are a really a buyer or just a contender in today’s Austin market?  We get calls all the time of people wanting to see properties because they are “in the market to buy a home.”  My first response is usually, “How do you know you are a buyer?” To be a true home buyer in the Austin market, you must meet…

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Are Popcorn Ceilings a Deal Breaker? Don’t let popcorn ceilings ruin your home search.

November 25, 2013
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What’s the big deal about popcorn ceilings?  Most comments I hear are: “They’re dated.” “They are hard to paint over.” “They are dust catchers.” “They are just plain ugly.” Are popcorn ceilings a deal breaker to you?  Don’t let popcorn ceilings be a deal breaker in your next home search.  Instead of breaking the bank to try to remove popcorn ceilings, or crossing it off your list, here are a few ways to lessen their visual appearance. #1.  Change…

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2014 Texas Home Trends: What’s in and What’s Out?

November 25, 2013
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While retail designers already know what color your bathing suit will be next summer, designer forecasters have already determined how you will be decorating your home.  Here is what the 2014 home trends will be for next year’s buyers and sellers. The housing crisis, ongoing war, and lack of economic confidence affects our national mood and, therefore, translates into our style and trends.  The 2014 Texas home trends are shifting.  Our color tastes for the past few years have been every shade of…

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Kelea Piper Shines in Austin

July 31, 2013
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Kelea Piper

                  Great Reviews for Kelea Piper “I recently purchased my home in Austin, TX through Kelea Piper at Texas Dream Realtors. I was a first time home buyer and very unsure of what to expect. I had the most amazing experience with Kelea and TDR! Everything about the process was smooth and seamless- from the beginning of the showing/selection experience to the full closing process. I always felt that Kelea had…

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