Real Estate Blog - Buying a Home

Is It A Good Time to Buy a House in Austin | Spyglass Realty

Posted by Ryan Rodenbeck on September 19th, 2019

Determining when to buy a home can be challenging especially for first time home buyers. There is plenty of competition that can drive the cost of a home to thousands of dollars above the listed price. You might be spending some time looking at the listings and thinking if today is the best time to buy a home in Austin.

Most folks know that spring is the hottest time in real estate, especially the first month of it. More homes are being listed during the season although it can still be a tricky process. Look out for the pros and cons you should weigh when it comes to purchasing your new home during spring. When the spring season ends, buyers might be missing out on some of the newly listed properties. 

Since spring has ended months ago and not…

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Buying A Home With a Friend | Spyglass Realty

Posted by John Crowe on September 11th, 2019

When home prices continue to rise (and rise!) all over the country, some would-be homeowners are thinking about alternative paths to homeownership -- like teaming up with friends to buy a house together. This isn't a new solution, but it can feel very unusual for people who have never done it before or who don't know anybody else who's joined forces with friends to buy a residence. And like most big life decisions that aren't all that common, it's smart to research your options before you commit to one path over another.

If you have a friend you'd consider tapping as a real estate partner, then make sure you're covering all your bases before you sign any documents. Buying a house together isn't as permanent as marriage or divorce, but extracting yourself…

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