Austin Real Estate Guru

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.  

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidl...

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 !

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. ...

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. 

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’v...

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!

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all wi...

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 

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed...

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 !

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astoun...

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. 

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and selle...

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.  

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnes...

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to cash out and make the change ...

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to cash out and make the change ...

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to cash out and make the change ...

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to cash out and make the change ...

Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin Texas home since the late 80’s.  I’ve celebrated hundreds of success stories and memorable housing experiences helping buyers and sellers achieve their personal financial goals. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to cash out and m...

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 

1. They’re first time buyer = 31% 
2. The buyer is 47 years old
3. 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...

Let me tell you a story about pricing a unique home in Austin

In November 2020 I listed a rare property in a neighborhood (off of Bee Caves Road & Cuernavaca Drive near Austin Lake Estates.  This small affordable section Called Lake Ridge Estates is located blocks from Lake Austin where hippies and lake enthusiasts hung out in their mobile homes in the 60’s.  The important point is that  the city of Austin has grown and families...