Some HighlightsJune is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having a secure and stable financial future.Are you ready to enjo

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but

                Austin Prices: Going Up or Down? What's happening to Austin home values, the news media is saying that they're dropping, but our local stats are showing something different. So in this Market Minute, I'm going to break down what we're actually seeing here in the local market so that

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made i

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compare

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                This is Shannon Majan your guide to the best neighborhoods in Austin's hill country. Today I'm giving you a tour of West Cypress Hills where Cypress Hills is a beautiful neighborhood about 25 miles west of Boston. Although it has a Spicewood address, it's only 10 miles away from shop

Some HighlightsIf you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers.If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s sellers’ market.Connect with a loca

                Imagine the feeling of being on vacation, staying in a world-class resort overlooking the water, maybe you’ll take a boat out this afternoon, or go for a swim in the pool, or just relax at the day-spa. …but you’re NOT on vacation… you’re in your own neighborhood, and you get to live

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will hav

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wonde

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . .

                Hey everyone, this is Shannon Mangin with Century 21 in Austin, Texas, we have so many buyers who are moving to Austin right now that it can be challenging as a buyer, we're finding that most of our listings are getting multiple offers. So it's important that you know how to compete

                So you want to sell your home but you're not sure where you're going to go next. In today's market, you're in control as a seller and you have a lot of options to help you make that transition. You can rent back your own home for several months, often for free. While you shop for you

                About 50% of the homes we sell in Austin or new construction homes. So on this on this episode of selling machine, and I'm here to warn you of the top three things you need to be aware of when you're building new, the number one you need to watch out for escalation clauses. And escal

                4 Ways to avoid a bad Appraisal You want to know what I think is the most stressful part of any real estate transaction is the appraisal because it happens at the very end. So after you are already fully invested and excited about making a purchase, you've already got movers lined up

              Earnest Money and Option Fee Did you know that in Texas buyers have to pay the sellers for the right to do an inspection and negotiate repairs, I'm Shannon Mangin with the Mangin team in Austin. And I'm going to help you break down what fees you actually need to bring to the table when

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the avail

                201 Springdale Rd - Commercial Opportunity in Austin! The world is full of opportunities and sometimes cities are full of opportunities zones. And our newest listing just so happens to be in one of Austin's opportunity zones. This is to a one Springdale road. The value of this proper

                Inside look of this $325,000 Family home in Kyle Texas! If you are looking for a cute and affordable home you're Austin, Texas. I have the perfect house for you.  Welcome to 239 Fall, Astor drive in the south Grove neighborhood of Kyle, Texas.  This home is just 18 and a half miles t