A great first impression is a fragile thing, and you only get one chance to get it right. Leave the wrong first impressions and you’ll never get that opportunity again.

The curb appeal of the home you are trying to sell isn’t anything to scoff at. Giving the potential buyer the best possible first impressions can literally add thousands to the closing sale price of your home. Despite the size of the potential savings, adding great curb appeal to your Austin home doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are a few things you can do to add a bit of needed curb appeal to your home, without breaking the bank.

Clean Up Your Act!

This one may seem like a no-brainer but its impact can be substantial. Take a few weekends out of your life to clean

Ash Creek Homes has consistently been one of Austin's best choices for home builders. For nearly 35 years, the award-winning company has developed widely-recognized creative communities. Responsible for the designing, planning, and construction of over 500 industry-favorite homes in upscale neighborhoods in the West Austin and North Central Austin areas, the Ash Creek brand can be found in subdivisions like Serene Hills, Wildwood, Mesa Hollow, Los Senderos, The Grove at Falconhead, Spillman Ridge, Arboretum Park, The Cottages at Lake Creek, and Bull Creek Ranch, just to name a few. Ash Creek Homes is known for giving homeowners what they both want and need, all while creatively preserving the landscapes and natural beauty of picturesque Texas Hill

Lennar is widely regarded as one of America's leading home builders and it's not hard to see why. This company has been building quality homes all over the United States since 1954 and has continuously expanded their areas of expertise to meet client needs. Originally, Lennar was solely a home building company based out of Miami, Florida, but now they offer multiple services from constructing commercial real estate to luxury rental apartment communities to homes designed for multi-generational families. So why should you choose Lennar to build your next home? Keep reading to find out.

1. Core Values

There's nothing more important than a business' core values because they're what drive the company's everyday actions. You're going to want a

Why think about selling now? Because market reports from the Austin Board of Realtors reported that June 2015 sales prices were 2.7% higher from June 2014. That means that you need to start planning to get your house on the market and realize your gains! Get started early by prepping your home and reaching out to your agent.

Call me for a free market analysis of your Austin property.

In the meantime, you can start to prepare your house by following these steps:

1. If you have remodeled, please search any open/expired permits on the City of Austin website. Clear them if you have them.
2. Begin packing and organizing
3. Set up a meeting with your JB Goodwin REALTOR® to talk about marketing the property.

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D.R. Horton is the nation’s most well-known builder, and after operating for almost 40 years, this builder continues to be a top choice for Austin homeowners. Here are just a few reasons we’re big fans of these new construction homes.

1) 35 years of experience has bolstered the following that D.R. Horton has today, that of loyal clients who swear by the long lasting quality of their homes. Supreme craftsmanship and service are just two of the many attributes you’ll find amongst the raving reviews—not to mention value, home warranty, and amenities.

2) This Texas based company got its start in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area in 1978, and each home constructed since then is ideally suited to the local climate and aesthetic. Whether you’re a fan of stone

It's no secret that the real estate market is skyrocketing. Austinites are looking at a market that’s growing across the board. From the median house price to the inventory, the increases have been staggering year after year. Our city has become a permanent home to many new residents, and for those who want to put down roots, this can mean buying their very first home with a few more challenges than normal.

On top of learning about the real estate investment process and making the biggest purchase of their lives, first-time buyers now need to be savvy enough to compete in one of the nation’s hottest markets. How do you buy a home for the first time in a market that’s constantly growing in price? Read up, get a helping hand, and stick to your guns.

Looking for the perfect new home in Austin, TX? Here are 5 great reasons to consider David Weekley Homes as your builder of choice!
 

1. Gorgeous Real Estate Options

The most important thing about David Weekley Homes is the gorgeous, high quality homes that they create. But don't take our word for it! Explore current David Weekley Homes for sale to see what's available in Austin TX:

2. The David Weekley Difference

When our clients work with David Weekley Homes, they experience "The David Weekley Difference". This initiative puts people at the forefront of every home that's built, from happy team members to thrilled clients. The David Weekley people love what they do and our clients get to reap the rewards of this positive culture.

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As we enter a brand new year, it comes as little surprise that Austin area rents are expected to continue to rise throughout 2016.

The rental prices of apartments in particular are expected to increase, where demand continues to outweigh supply.

Recent market reports by Capitol Market Research indicate that apartments of all sizes have an average rental cost of $1,190 per month, which is the highest figure our region has ever seen. This is an increase of 7.5% when compared to 2014's rental average of $1,107.

A total of 9,554 units were built in the Austin area last year, while 9,346 new apartments were leased. Having such a small gap between new units and new leases indicates a healthy market, with very strong interest and competition.

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