Kopa Real Estate | Austin Market Report Jan 2015

Can you believe it’s 2015 already? Let’s talk about what I expect to happen with the Austin real estate market in 2015. Throughout the holidays people wanted to ask about the 2nd article that came out saying Austin real estate is overpriced.

Is Austin real estate overpriced? When you see a headline saying we are overpriced it makes people think we are in a bubble that’s about to burst. I don’t believe our market is overpriced and I definitely don’t believe we are about to see a bubble burst.

For there to be a bubble you need to see speculation and easy money. Instead Austin real estate prices have increased due to population and more importantly job growth along with a low supply of housing, particularly in the central Austin areas. I also…

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Lambeau-Field

Where to watch the Green Bay Packers in Austin Texas? As an Austin resident for 15 years and a Packers fan all my life I’ve been to lots of bars that show or claim to show the games. I certainly haven’t been everywhere so if there’s a good place I’ve missed let me know and I will add it to the list.

Billy’s on Burnet – 2105 Hancock Drive

Billy’s is probably the most well known bar that shows Green Bay Packers games in Austin. The atmosphere is the best of the bars that show Packers games in Austin due to the small size of the bar/restaurant and because they ONLY show Packers games while the team is playing. Billy’s has good food, try the Billy Burger if you dare, and a great selection of beers on tap. Fellow Packers fans are friendly and because…

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professional photography

An important part of our marketing program for homes in the Austin area is having pictures of your home taken by a professional photographer. Here are some important things you should do to prepare your home for the photographer to take photos that will show off your home in the best possible way to buyers.

Interior

  • Turn on all lights in the house and turn off ceiling fans.
  • Clear off end tables and coffee tables. Arrange decorative pillows and straighten sofa cushions.
  • Put away toys, magazines and any other clutter that is visible.
  • Remove small rugs, bathroom mats and doormats.
  • Remove towels, unless they are decorative.
  • Clean off kitchen countertops and bathroom countertops. Put away soap, shampoo and conditioner from the shower…

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