With consistently rising prices, higher material costs, and expensive vendor fees, it’s never been more essential to prepare your HOA Board and community for inflation and take steps to avoid any financial troubles throughout the year.
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Heading into 2023, you’re probably wondering whether it makes more sense to rent or buy. Many buyers held off last year due to the rise in interest rates and limited inventory, but you might be in a position now where you have to decide.
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Welcoming new members into your HOA can be exciting if they’re educated and introduced properly. Existing Board members need to take some crucial steps to make sure new members feel prepared and motivated to take on their new responsibilitie...
Whether you’re looking at homes online or you’re thinking about listing your home, square footage is important. Square footage not only lets you know how big the home is, but it’s also a huge indicator of the home's value.
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Covenants, conditions, and restrictions, or CC&Rs, are rules that describe what you can or cannot do with your property. These rules are very clearly described in a legal document called the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restri...
Let’s face it, moving isn’t the most fun thing to do, but sometimes it has to be done due to a job relocation, a closer commute, or whatever the reason may be. When you think about moving, you probably want to find the company with the mos...
Every year HOA meetings come around, and every year, it is a struggle to get homeowners to attend. Many homeowners are busy with property upkeep, their personal lives, and often just don’t seem concerned about their HOA issues. Since there i...
Homestead exemptions give qualified homeowners a tax break on their property value. It may sound like something that could be a complicated process, but we promise it will be worth your while. Read on to see if you qualify and how to file for ...
Hardwood floors or engineered hardwood flooring are all the rage in today’s market. Many homebuyers would prefer to buy a home with a majority of hardwood flooring throughout instead of carpet.
A study from the National Association of...
In order to negotiate properly, it’s important to know what negotiation tips will work for you in the current real estate market. Think about these four tips the next time you buy or sell a home in the Greater Austin area.
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