First-Time Home Buyer in Austin? Here’s What to Expect.
The market moves fast, the stakes are high, and the process feels unfamiliar. But buying your first home in Austin is more achievable—and more learnable—than it looks from the outside.
Don’t File Until You Read This Guide to Home Sale Taxes
Selling your home is one of the most significant financial events of your life — and for many Austin homeowners, it’s also one of the most confusing come tax season. Between closing disclosures, 1099-S forms, and terms like “adjusted basis” and “capital gain exclusion,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even opened TurboTax.
The Option Period Isn’t Optional: Why Last-Minute Repair Demands Don’t Hold Up
When we walk through with our buyers, we set expectations plainly. A walkthrough confirms whether something has been drastically changed, is visibly problematic, and was not previously disclosed. We tell our clients, only half-joking, that we are looking for dead bodies, dead squirrels, and walls that got punched through in anger on the seller’s way out the door.
We are not looking for things to use as last-minute negotiating ammunition. That’s not what the moment is for, and pretending otherwise is how good deals fall apart and reputations get spent.
2025 Was Extraordinary. Here’s What That Means.
Every closing, every referral, every conversation over coffee or during an open house — it all added up to something we couldn’t have imagined when we started. We don’t take a single one of those moments for granted.
Your Neighborhood Might Just Be Different
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Adding a New Tenant? Why Full Screening Is Non-Negotiable
Search Search Market Perspectives Blog Light Landlord Resource Center Adding a New Tenant? Why Full Screening Is Non-Negotiable Market Perspective • Adam Timothy Group Whether someone is replacing a departing tenant or moving in alongside your current one, the person joining your lease is a brand-new applicant — not an inherited one. Skipping a full […]
Inheriting a Home from Family: Taxes, Cost Basis & What Every Heir Should Know
Search Search Market Perspectives Blog Light Market Perspective Inheriting a Home from Family: Taxes, Cost Basis & What Every Heir Should Know Market Perspective • Adam Timothy Group Inheriting a house from a parent or relative is one of the most significant financial events most families ever navigate — and it usually arrives during grief, […]
Reverse Offers an Interesting Option for Some Sellers
For sellers looking to shake things up and capture the attention of hesitant buyers, considering a reverse offer could be just the strategic move you need. Remember, it’s all about understanding the market and playing your cards right. Happy selling!
What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing
What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing | Adam Timothy Group Buyer Resources • Home Safety What Austin Homebuyers Need to Know About Lead & Asbestos Testing June 2025 • Updated February 2026 • Adam Timothy Group Here’s something that doesn’t come up enough in real estate conversations: the hidden hazards […]
Your Complete Guide to Austin Neighborhoods
Complete Guide to Austin Neighborhoods | Adam Timothy Group Your Complete Guide to Austin Neighborhoods Explore nine of Greater Austin’s most sought-after areas. From urban downtown living to family-friendly suburbs, find where you belong with our comprehensive neighborhood guides. Finding Your Perfect Austin Neighborhood Moving to Austin or relocating within the metro area? One of […]
