Buying a Home in Austin: What Really Happens After You Go Under Contract

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November Market Snapshot

Austin Market Update • November Austin Housing Inventory Is Up: What November Means for Buyers and Sellers Inventory is changing how decisions get made in Austin real estate. Buyers have more choices. Sellers need sharper pricing and stronger positioning. Here’s the November snapshot—and what it means in practice. Active Listings 11,926 Up 11% year-over-year Months […]

Listing Agreements Explained: What Austin Home Sellers Need to Know

Search Search Market Perspectives Blog Seller Resources Listing Agreements Explained: What Austin Home Sellers Need to Know Market Perspective • Adam Timothy Group Selling a home in Austin starts with a single document — the listing agreement. It tells your agent how to market your home, how long they have to sell it, and how […]

How Schools Should Factor Into Your Austin Home Search

Menu Close Home Current Listings Market Blog Buyers Sellers Landlords Helpful Guides Contact Us Search the Market Perspectives blog Search Market Perspectives Blog How Schools Should Factor Into Your Austin Home Search | Adam Timothy Group Home Buying Strategy • Austin Living How Schools Should Factor Into Your Austin Home Search October 2025 • Adam […]

Before You Buy: The 5 Major Home Systems Every Buyer Should Inspect First​

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Before buying a home, it’s easy to fall in love with aesthetic details—the fresh paint, modern fixtures, or perfectly staged living room—but those things can be changed or upgraded at any time. What truly matters are the critical systems that determine the home’s safety, longevity, and financial soundness. We often tell our clients that you can fix the paint, reseal caulking, replace appliances, or swap out cabinet hardware, but the Big Five—foundation, roof, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing—are different. These systems are the backbone of the home, and if they are compromised, the repair costs can be substantial. Before making an investment of this size, it’s essential to understand their condition, potential risks, and remaining lifespan to avoid costly surprises down the road.​

Austin Private Listings: How to Sell Off-Market in the Next Few Months

A private listing, also called an off-market listing, is a home that’s sold without being publicly listed on the MLS and consumer sites like Zillow. In Austin, off-market sales make up a bigger share of the market than most sellers realize. If you’re planning to sell in the next few months, here’s how private and off-market listings work, what the data says about them, and how to plan a launch that keeps your options open.

Should You List Your Home for Sale and Rent at the Same Time?

It’s a common question we hear from homeowners: “Can I put my property on the market for both sale and rent and just see what happens?” On the surface, it feels like a smart way to maximize options. But in practice, it comes with risks that every seller should understand.

Thinking About Selling? Don’t Fall for These Common Myths

If you’re considering a home sale in the near future, preparation is key — but so is separating fact from fiction. Everyone’s selling experience is different, and bad advice can cost you time and money. Let’s clear up some of the biggest misconceptions.

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