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This is an OFF-MLS property that has a great opportunity for light renovations and an easy value add. It is located in the Briarpatch neighborhood off of City Park Road near Greenshores on a large lot. 

Details:

  • 4 bedrooms (plus study)   
  • 5 bath
  • 3947 sqft
  • 1.3 acres

It is one of the original homes in the neighborhood. The builder actually built the home for themselves and lived in it. The seller is the second owner. It's been well maintained and could use cosmetic updates. For someone who wants to do all these cosmetic updates themselves, and get a good deal, now is a good time! 

 

 

Currently priced at $800K. 

Otherwise, it will be listed sometime in the Spring of 2020, after some market prep at…

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Preparing a clean and comfortable room for your guests might sound like an exhausting task to do, but for real, it's actually one of the satisfying tasks when you have some friends and family coming over to your home. Planning the perfect guest oasis for your home will provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will be enjoyed by your guests. If you are still unsure how, to begin with, your guest room oasis preparations, we created a list of easy and hassle-free tips to guide you into creating the best space you can offer to your guests! Let's get right in.

1. Declutter

It might have been a while since you had a guest stay over at your home. It's now time to check up on that room and remove unnecessary things that make the room a little bulky…

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'Tis the season to get ready for various Christmas events and attractions in Austin! If you are living in Austin or coming to town to celebrate the holidays, we gathered the top 10 events and attractions you should visit!

Make your holidays extra special with these awesome Christmas Activities in Austin you'll enjoy with your friends and family.

1. Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

December 13 - December 24
Located at Palmer Events Center, the 43rd year of the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is almost like a shopping concert! Enjoy musical acts by local Austin artists or shop locally-made products in over more than a hundred booths at the bazaar. One of the best events where you can support your local vendors and buy holiday gifts for your friends and…

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The Austin real estate market is one of the hottest and craziest markets in America. More and more people are flocking to Austin each year to settle down and/or invest in a property. The City of Austin is known for its low price housing costs compared to other cities near the coast, neighborhood walkability, the city being the live music capital of the world with various entertainment events and venues, stunning natural parks, and delicious local food. The top-notch tech companies such as Dell, Google, and the new Apple campus (expected to open in 2022) are found within Austin. This gives more employment opportunities to over 5,000 to 15,000 people.


Current Austin Real Estate Market

Austin MSA has a population of over two million and this year…

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November was a whirlwind of a month between traveling to North Carolina for the Inspiration Lab, working with lovely people like you, and Thanksgiving with family. Here are some high points from the month:

Real Estate Questions for Real

I started doing "Real Estate Questions for Real" videos about a year ago as an outlet for my desire to educate, share what I know, and empower people to make good real estate decisions. I didn't know it at the time, but teaching would become a huge theme for me in 2019. And I've learned this year that following your enthusiasm wherever it leads is an easy way to have more joy in your life. So rather than fighting my natural tendencies to learn, synthesize, ponder and educate, I've leaned into them and taken on…

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As the temperatures begin to drop, it's also now the start of the process to winterize your home in Austin, TX. It's best to practice precautions and measure before the actual temperature drops to its lowest. Winterizing will keep your home on its tip-top shape and save money on energy bills throughout the winter season. Some homeowners prefer help from the experts when it comes to this type of maintenance, although this can be inexpensively on your own or with help from a friend or family member. Protect your Austin investment property this holiday season by following these tips on how to winterize your home in Austin, TX.

1. Fill and Seal the Gaps

Protect your home from pests, insects, and water from coming in by filling in cracks and…

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This is the second edition of our new series, Client Success Stories. These are transcripts of real interviews with our clients. We sit down with them to talk about their experiences buying and selling real estate and share tips on how you can be successful in this process. 

Christy and Christian originally called my husband Chris, at the advice of Davey EcEathron of Davey McEathron Architects a few months ago. They were looking at a rather complicated purchase on the east side that would require the formation of a two-unit condo regime and lots of renovations. Knowing that Chris deals frequently with two-unit condo regimes, permitting and development, Davey recommended that they talk to Chris before making any decisions. Ultimately, they decided…

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Black Friday... the shopping extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season, is just around the corner! It's the perfect time to snag great deals on items that can enhance your home and make it a better place to live. In this article, we'll explore the best things to buy on Black Friday for your home, focusing on home improvement. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just want to spruce up your living space, we've got you covered with a wide array of options that can truly transform your home.

Major Appliances

One of the top draws of Black Friday is the opportunity to score incredible discounts on major appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines. These big-ticket items can put a dent in your budget, so take advantage…

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I'm not going to lie to you. Selling your home is a pain. Packing up all your stuff, letting strangers tromp through your home, MOVING. So how do you decide when it's the right time to sell your house? Here's my simple process.

1. It starts with a desire.

It all starts with some kind of desire to sell that outweighs the inconvenience factor. It's unique for each homeowner, but here are some examples:

  • You're moving to a new city.
  • The location doesn't fit your lifestyle anymore.
  • The floor plan doesn't work for you anymore.
  • Your financial situation has changed.
  • You hate your neighbors and their barky dog.
  • You can think of a few things you'd love to do with some extra cash.
  • The home needs maintenance and repairs that you don't…

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In November, I had the pleasure of presenting a talk at The Inspiration Lab conference in Wilmington, North Carolina to a group of women in real estate. The title of my talk was "Stress Less, Vacation More: How To Be Epically Efficient."

This video is a follow up to that talk with some practical next steps. 

In this video I cover:
How to practically apply the principles I used when transforming my business.


Principle #1: Capitalize on your mistakes

Practical tips:

-keep an issues log

-do a brain dump

-set aside time on your calendar to take a focused hour and build a resource to solve one or two issues

Principle #2: Book that trip before you're ready

-Because if you don't, you'll probably look up at the end of the year and you…

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