For Buyers

Aug. 30, 2016

Central Texas Home Sales in July 2016 Fall Slightly As Prices Continue to Increase

Austin Area Home Sales in July 2016Central Texas home sales in July 2016 declined year-over-year for the first time in 2016, according to a report released by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR). While 4,230 homes still sold In Central Texas, that was a decrease of 3.1 percent compared to July 2015. Despite the …

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July 19, 2016

Austin Housing Market Continues Upward Trend with Higher Sales, Increased Pricing

Austin Housing Market in June 2016The Austin housing market continues to see extraordinary increases in the number of homes sold and ever-increasing sales prices throughout the first half of the year. In a report recently released by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, mid-year housing statistics for Central Texas shows home sales grew 6.1 percent …

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April 22, 2016

Austin Area Home Sales in March Increased 9 Percent While Prices Continue to Rise

Austin Area Home Sales in MarchThe Austin Board of REALTORS® released their monthly listing report yesterday, showing that Austin home sales in March increased yet again as home prices continue to rise on average. Throughout the Austin area, single family home sales increased 9.3 percent year-over-year for a total of 2,552 homes sold …

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March 31, 2016

Austin Area Home Sales in February 2016 Continued the Trend of Growth & Increased Prices

Austin area home sales in February 2016Austin area home sales in February 2016 saw continued growth year-over-year, which is great for our economy but concerning as more and more people move to our area. Single-family home sales in February increased 2.9 percent to 1,783 total sales, while the median home price increased an additional …

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Feb. 14, 2016

What You Need to Know About Home Inspections

ONDAYSSo you’re buying, selling or coming up on the first year of living in your new home and the question is asked, “Have you set up your home inspection yet?”

What? Do I need a home inspection for that? This question is asked all too often and almost on …

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Jan. 27, 2016

Austin Area Home Sales in 2015 Hit Record High for Volume & Prices

Austin Area Home Sales in 2015Despite a sharp decrease in inventory for much of the year, especially in the suburbs, Austin area home sales in 2015 reached historic levels. A report released by the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows that both the number of homes sold and the median sales price hit record highs in …

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Jan. 19, 2016

What You Need to Know About Home Loans

ONDAYSOne of the most nerve-wrecking parts about buying a home is determining how you’re going to pay for it. Most people don’t have enough cash in reserve to pay for a home outright, but the majority of people also don’t know about the various types of available loans that can …

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Jan. 18, 2016

Round Rock Real Estate Round Up: 2015 In Review

Home Sales Remain Healthy Despite Slower Sales

The Round Rock real estate market saw an interesting 2015 as home sales increased despite a continued lacked of inventory. More homes sold in Round Rock than in any given year since before 2010. The average sales price also increased as more and …

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Dec. 14, 2015

Backing Our Clients Every Step of the Way: How the RJF Team Fought for One Client's Real Estate Goals

920 Dover Pass exteriorThe Robert J Fischer Team is honored to be the top listing team in the area, selling 270+ homes each year, but it’s truly serving our clients that energizes our team every day. We frequently work with owners who are selling homes for the first time. It is common for …

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Nov. 24, 2015

Austin-Area Home Sales in October 2015 Set Pace for a Record Year

Austin Area Home Sales in October 2015Austin-area home sales in October 2015 remained high, increasing year-over-year for the fifth month in a row. With 2,378 homes sold, sales increased by 2 percent while the median home price rose five percent to $252,790. Even while the suburbs have started seeing a slowdown and a decrease …

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