If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Austin, it helps to know how the local market works. The good news is Austin has an underlying story of increasing home values, even in today’s world of market fluctuations due to the pandemic. Rather than being negatively...

Like many Austinites, you might be looking to buy a home more affordably. It's easy to see why. Current home prices are running $30-$70k above appraisal value. And like other buyers on a tight budget, you may be considering purchasing a foreclosure. How do...

Austin isn't your typical city - and this is especially true in today’s real estate market. Year after year, Austin's home demand exceeds supply, resulting in escalating home values well above the national average. When COVID-19 came to the scene, there were questions...

Smart Austin Realty Group tracks the Austin, TX housing market in-depth and periodically analyzes the market based on trends we observe. Watch along as we recap the 2020 Austin Texas housing market. In this video we touch on key housing metrics, compare 2020 year to...

The word "Austin" is becoming synonymous with the word "growth." More than 35 companies have moved to the city last year alone, and many existing companies are amping up their hiring. Why is this? Some of the biggest reasons are significantly lower taxes, cheaper real...

It's time! You saved up, browsed local listings, and scouted locations for the perfect places to live. You are now ready to buy a home. But are you really? There is no question owning a home is one of life's most rewarding experiences. Not only is it fiscally smart,...