The Zillow-Compass Battle Is Over. Our Clients Were Never Fighting It.
Zillow and Compass reached a resolution this week. Compass dropped its lawsuit. Zillow agreed to stop penalizing agents who market listings on Compass.com and Redfin.com before syndicating everywhere else. The industry took notice. Most buyers and sellers didn’t — and honestly, they shouldn’t have had to.
78751 Housing Market Forecast: Navigating Post-Pandemic Realignment and Predicting the New ‘Normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the housing market in the 78751 area, as with all markets. This is challenging the concept of a ‘normal’ market. This post offers a calculated perspective on what normalcy might look like in a post-pandemic world.Using FHFA data and the House Price Calculator to project future trends, comparing current market prices with calculated ‘normal’ values and forecasting the trajectory for 2024.
Austin’s Bold Move: Eliminating Parking Minimums
The elimination of parking requirements in Austin marks a substantial shift in urban planning, aiming to foster a less car-dependent city and address housing affordability. While this change offers cost savings and environmental benefits, it also raises concerns about potential parking shortages and the impact on certain groups. As Austin continues to evolve, balancing these diverse needs and perspectives remains a critical task for the city’s policymakers and community.
Understanding Easements: City of Austin vs. Private Property Ownership
Protest Your Property Taxes
If you believe the market value of your property is incorrect, you have the right to protest that value. But do it as soon as possible to beat the deadlines.
