Austin Real Estate Guru
Demystifying real estate with a cutting edge market commentary on housing trends in the Booming Greater Austin market. As Navigators of town for over 3 decades, we unravel the mystery behind the purchase and sale process. It is our hope to serve as a leading light and offer swift real estate insights to lead you to a happy dwelling place that benefits you for years to come.
Episodes
In this episode, Lisa Marie Contaldi begins the series Homebuyer’s Seven Greatest Fears with Part One: the fear of losing the house.
When buyers find the home that feels like the perfect fit, excitement can quickly turn into fear. What if someone else gets it? What if the deal falls apart? Lisa explains how serious buyers can move from uncertainty to confidence by showing clear intent, financial readiness, and the ability to perform...
What are the 10 buyer archetypes (Beginning with the letter M) currently existing what is the level of confidence in relation to the housing market?
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
This is a discussion about mortgage rates and their Volatility - and it’s basic effects on the current housing market. Everybody’s talking about Rates today as they cool or /fuel the market. Let me say this is going to be a good year! It just depends upon what kind of buyer you are. I can reassure you that down the road we will see interest rates and homes overall be more affordable when we hit the 5% range. The big question is W...
Waiting well - - ARE YOU A PATIENT WAITER? HOW can you Gain vs Lose from The power of watching and waiting versus reacting.
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
Here’s a Quick recap
I’m not focusing any numbers or stats in this podcast you hear enough of them from a variety of news and social sources.
Let’s understand that a supply driven market, with adverse reactions from inflation estimates and interest concerns may fixate you on the exact timing of your move. Why not get out of the gate early and approach positive matters with a focus on attaining the highest and best price by preparing...
Is the REAL ESTATE MARKET a TSUNAMI? We are in a market now where there are more People who NEED to buy or sell than those who WANT to buy or sell. Learn the 10 things Sellers can do to WIN !
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
Lets focus on the facts vs bubbles and crashes. Inventory is rising but housing is becoming more affordable and if you’re smart you can find opportunities where others experience chaos.
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
We are starting to see a little shift in the housing market
As The old saying goes...
When Rates Rise they take the elevator.. and When they come down they take the steps!
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
When the market looks sleepy (or paranoid) this is when you should be out pounding the pavement. Here are 6 quick methods of finding good inventory including off market
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
Beginning of a 5 part series for Buyers. We'll discuss how to be a savvy buyer when the odds or number of participant bidders might be stacked against you !
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
10 SIMPLE WAYS TO change a house from ordinary to extradordinary.
When comparing homes on the market, What makes a house extraordinary? I’ll name a few
- FRONT EXTERIOR OR FRONT ELEVATION
- LIGHTING PACKAGE
- FLOORING AND BASE MOULDING
FRONT ELEVATION
1- Front Door and HARDWARE. Go all the way to welcome a buyer with shiny new door hardware. It screams deferred maintenance when a realtor or buyer has to struggle to open the ...
A solid look at fundamentals today compared to the Great Recession of 2008, 2009, and 2010 under the counsel of brilliant economists and the Economic Forecasts of Fannie Mae a leading source of mortgage financing in the United States.
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
DECELERATED APPRECIATION IS NOT DEPRECIATION. MOST PEOPLE WILL MISUNDERSTAND THIS and think prices are going down. WRONG. Listen to this Austin Housing update for October.
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors.
http://lisacontaldi.com
Top 10 characteristics Characteristics of Todays Homebuyers
Today I will bring you up to speed on real estate trends
The 2020 consumer profile of home buyers and sellers is an annual survey produced by NAR = a trade association called the National Assn of Relators (NAR) .
Here are the highlights t- What does today’s buyer look like
- They’re first time buyer = 31%
- The buyer is 47 years old
- They Earning a little under $100k (median...
IN our last episode WE TALKED ABOUT PRICE PER SQFT. I consider this a rudimentary approach to snagging the best price for your most valuable investment.
Here’s a better way…
I call it the WHAT YOU CAN GET THEORY and combine it with the price per square foot approach
The top 4 elements of value that a buyer will use to determine value are
PRICE - can I afford it
LOCATION - is it close to work, schools, shopping
CONDITION - Does it deliv...
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