Realty Texas Blog

Whether you’re looking to learn the best practices for staging your house to sell or the trendiest places for brunch in your town, the Realty Texas blog has something for everyone! We regularly bring our readers valuable content they can use in every aspect of their life.

7 Free or Low-Cost Tips for Prepping Your House to Sell

When you make the decision to sell your house, your to-do list instantly gets long and convoluted. Here are a 7 easy ways to get started with the prepping process. Bonus *FREE* downloadable checklist!

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By Diane Marie Bilke

05-16-2022 12:46:18 CST

Three Home Pricing Strategies

The Austin area Real Estate market has resembled the wild, wild west in many ways. We have recently seen a cooling-off period and an ever-so-slight shift starting to favor the buyer compared to last Spring....

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By Candyss Lee Bryant

05-16-2022 12:16:57 CST

PROPOSITION 2

Congratulations!!!  This was an important vote by roughly 85% of our voting Texas homeowners on May 7, 2022.  We took the opportunity to vote yes for Proposition 2.  This result is a constitutional change that...

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By Candyss Lee Bryant

05-11-2022 04:14:07 CST

Sellers Market Going Cold? Avoid These 5 Seller Pitfalls to Keep that Hot Market Feeling!

Are you considering selling your house over the coming year? As inflationary pressures and interest rates rise, keep that hot market vibe going by avoiding these 5 common seller mistakes!

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By Diane Marie Bilke

05-05-2022 02:08:55 CST

Can I Buy or Sell Without a Real Estate Agent?

Buying or selling a home is complicated. Selling a home yourself is referred to as “for sale by owner” or FSBO. That sounds like a great way to save thousands of dollars... right?

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By Dustin Lee Meyer

04-28-2022 05:10:46 CST

Worst Time to Buy a Home?

"Is now a bad time to buy a house?" ~ or ~ "Prices have gotten so high, and with interest rates at *gasp* 5%, I think I will just continue renting and wait for the...

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By Diane Marie Bilke

04-28-2022 01:07:20 CST

10 Ways to Prepare Your House for Sale

The better your home is presented to buyers, the more money you will net from the sale. Here are 10 ways to make your home more appealing to potential buyers.

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By Leisa Ormsbee

04-27-2022 07:30:48 CST

Cyndi Bell, REALTOR® | Realty Texas

Cyndi hates losing more than she loves winning, which gives her the best competitive edge when dealing with any real estate transaction.

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By Cyndi Bell

04-27-2022 07:20:43 CST

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By Brittany Robinson

04-21-2022 06:51:16 CST

Plant Nurseries in Austin

It's Spring planting season! Skip the big box stores and visit a local plant nursery, where you will find vast selections of plants that will thrive in the Texas environment as well as be able...

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By Relocation

04-14-2022 06:26:13 CST

9 Reasons to Hire a REALTOR®

Did you know that hiring a REALTOR® goes beyond the surface-level of just picking out a home? REALTORS® help their clients navigate through every situation, and strive to give clients the highest satisfaction all while...

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By Relocation

04-11-2022 08:57:47 CST

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