Find Luck in Real Estate This Spring

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

Expect the unexpected. The year has been full of twists and turns. Real estate is no exception. My last listing went under contract in about a week. If the average day count for homes to sit on the market is 50, it doesn’t mean you have 50 days. Mortgage interest rates have come down a bit, and homebuyers are shopping.

Spring is officially here. We’ve started the Sunday fun day season in Austin. ‘Tis the season for SXSW, MotoGP, Rodeo Austin, and even Hamilton’s coming to town.

So, how do you find luck in this market? You have to be in it to win it.

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Austin Texas Real Estate News March 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

Central Texas real estate market: In February, closed sales across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA decreased 6.5% year-over-year to 1,856, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. The rise in active listings–up to 5.7 months of inventory—indicates growing opportunities for buyers heading into the spring homebuying season.
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The Art of Real Estate: Aligning Buyers and Sellers

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

Let’s talk about alignment—not the kind that balances your chakras, but the kind that matters in real estate. Whether buying or selling, alignment is key to a successful transaction.

A sale is almost inevitable when location, price, and a home’s condition are in sync. Location is a fixed factor—it is what it is. The rest? That’s where strategy comes into play.

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Austin Texas Real Estate News February 2025

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

Central Texas real estate market January closed sales across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA saw a slight increase year-over-year of 1.1% to 1,761 sales, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS. While shifts in affordability and inventory continue to shape the market, the rise in active listings–up 17.0% from last year–indicates increased opportunities for buyers shopping for a home.
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From Buying a Home to Selling a House

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

I went on a listing appointment a couple of weeks ago for a client selling a house. Half of the tour around the home was about the house. The other half of the tour was about the memories.

The photos on the walls in every room retold highlights from a quinceañera and other family milestones. The grounds also had a tale to tell through historical remnants from the community’s development. Every story added to what made the house a home. Continue reading →

Austin Texas Real Estate News January 2025

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

Sold homes in the Austin Texas real estate market, spanning the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA, saw a 2.5% increase in closings, year-over-year reaching 2,303 sold properties. The uptick indicates a positive sign for buyers and sellers as the market finds balance, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report. Continue reading →

There’s No Place Like Home: Winter Real Estate

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Doreen Zelma, REALTOR

The Austin real estate market in 2024 may have been sluggish, but 2025 shows signs of life. Pending sales are up 16% year-over-year, suggesting a shift in market activity. While many believe spring is the ideal season to buy or sell a house, winter offers unique advantages for buyers and sellers. This article will explore the benefits of navigating the winter real estate market, including less competition, faster closings, and other reasons buyers and sellers should not hibernate this winter.
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