Quick Tips For Protesting Your Property Taxes

If you are protesting your property taxes here are a few quick tips that may help you be more successful this year. 

They Give You Their Comps

Within your notice of value you should have received a Comparable Sales Report giving you the specific properties the tax office used to determine the value of your home. I often hear of homeowners going to for their appointment without this information. They are showing you their hand and you should be able to use that information to help your argument. 

Removing A Comp May Be More Important

The reason why it’s important to know in advance their evidence is in my own experience demonstrating to the appraiser why a comp shouldn’t have been used gets me more bang for my buck than providing additional…

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Avery Ranch Owners Association Annual 2023 Meeting

Make Your Voice Heard in the Avery Ranch Community! 

Hello, fellow Avery Ranch Residents!

The Avery Ranch community needs your votes for the upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting and Election! This is your chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of our community by choosing the individuals who will represent us on the Board of Directors.

Convenient Voting Options

The Avery Ranch Management team has made it easier than ever for you to participate in this important process. Here are your options:

1. Online Voting

How:  Simply visit https://vtnw.com/go/ARVote/ using your internet browser. You'll need your unique voter registration code to cast your vote electronically. Remember, do not use the search box if you prefer to search for…

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Avery Ranch 2023 Fall Community Garage Sale!

Hey there, Avery Ranch Residents!

Are you ready for a day of bargain hunting and treasure hunting? Mark your calendars for an event that's become a beloved tradition in our community—the Avery Ranch Fall Community Garage Sale! Clear out those garages, sheds, and closets because it's happening on Saturday, September 16th, from 7 AM to 1 PM. 

It's that time of year again! In the days leading up to the garage sale, watch for signs posted by the HOA at the four corners of our community announcing the event.

Homeowners are encouraged to put up their own signs on the day of the garage sale to help shoppers find their location with ease. Just remember, these signs should be promptly removed once the garage sale concludes. Let's keep our beautiful…

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Avery Ranch Garage Sale

One of the neighborhood events I look forward to is the semi-annual Avery Ranch garage sale. This event happens in both the spring and the fall. The Spring 2022 Avery Ranch garage sale will take place on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 7AM-1PM.

With almost 4,000 homes in the neighborhood there will be plenty of homes selling items. This is a great opportunity to find clothes, toys, bikes and furniture.

If you are having a garage sale at your home feel free to leave your address and a list of items you are selling in the comment section below.

One piece of advice is to get started early. Cars will be lined up at 7AM and the great items will sell right away.

We are Avery Ranch homeowners and real estate experts. If you are interested in…

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Avery Ranch Fireworks 2020

Kopa Real Estate does not have any details for 2020. For more information contact gethelp@averyranchhoa.com.

Join us on Sunday, July 3, 2019 for the Avery Ranch Annual Independence Day Celebration.

The fireworks show originates from the golf course at 10500 Avery Club Dr Austin, TX 78717 starting around 9:00 PM. The fireworks show typically lasts 20-25 minutes.

Avery Ranch #1 Listing Agent

The best location to view the Avery Ranch Fireworks show is from the Avery Ranch Main Amenity Center (the large pool in the Morningside section of the neighborhood) located at 10121 Morgan Creek Dr (corner of Avery Ranch Blvd and Morgan Creek Dr).

The fireworks can be seen from inside the pool area or from the surrounding park.

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Covid-19/Coronavirus Real Estate Market Update

Everyone is asking me “How’s the real estate market?” Here’s what we are seeing.

Transactions are still happening. As of today, March 30th, in the Austin MLS on average over 100 homes are going under contract every day. Things are slowing down but people are still selling and people are still buying.

Here's what we are seeing with our business. Some of our sellers and buyers are telling me they are going to hold off for now and I’m supporting them in that decision while I continue to keep them aware of what’s happening.

Some of our clients need to sell now and some need to buy now, and we’re doing that with all the appropriate precautions.

All of this is day by day and in some cases hour by hour. Things may be different by the…

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10 Things I Love About Living In Avery Ranch

Welcome to Avery Ranch. Welcome to my neighborhood. I’m Eric Peterson, Broker and owner of Kopa Real Estate and Avery Ranch homeowner since 2007. Today I wanted to talk with you about the top 10 reasons I love living in Avery Ranch.

1. Avery Ranch Community Pool

With 6 pools in the neighborhood living in Avery Ranch is like being on vacation every day. Residents can use any of the pool areas no matter which section of the neighborhood you live in. The pool at the Main Amenity Center is a great place to hang out with friends and family. Residents can rent the pavilion or community center for parties, or just pack a cooler and enjoy the day. One of the great things about Avery Ranch is the neighborhood Avery Ranch Redfish swim team. Kids in…

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Is Avery Ranch Located In Austin?

One of the most common questions we are asked about Avery Ranch is “Is Avery Ranch located in Austin?”

The answer is “Yes!” One of the best things about living in Avery Ranch is you are living in Austin and you get to tell all your friends you have a cool Austin address.

I am Eric Peterson, Broker and owner of Kopa Real Estate and an Avery Ranch homeowner since 2007.

Avery Ranch is located in North Austin close to the fast-growing suburbs or Round Rock and Cedar Park. Avery Ranch is only 19 miles from downtown Austin, 9 miles from The Domain and 5 miles from the North Austin tech corridor including the Apple campus.

Most of Austin is located in Travis County. Avery Ranch is located in Williamson County. The advantage of living in…

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15909 Dink Pearson Ln Success Story

When the owners of 15909 Dink Pearson Ln called us they were concerned about the price we could get for their home because there had been several recent sales nearby for much lower prices. Because home prices in our area can vary based on unique criteria of each home it is important when pricing your home you work with a Realtor who has experience selling homes here. Everyone has access to data but there is a huge difference between data and knowledge.

After reviewing the market and what our experience told us about the market the owners trusted our suggested list price. The owners also believed in our proven marketing system that exposes our listings to the maximum number of buyers. Our marketing system gives us the best chance to…

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What Does It Cost To Lease Your Home?

Austin has seen excellent price appreciation over the last few years. As a result many homeowners have decided to move up to a larger home and lease their current home. Before making that decision it’s good to have an understanding of what it costs to rent a home so you can make an informed decision about your property.

Renting a home is more than just multiplying the expected rent by 12 months. Here are some of the expenses you may incur if you decide to rent your home.

As always you should consult with your own tax and financial advisors. 

Opportunity Cost 

Perhaps the biggest expense of leasing your home isn’t something you have considered. Opportunity cost means by making one choice you can’t do something else. Not selling your home means…

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