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Austin Real Estate Guru10 Buyer ArchetypesWhat are the 10 buyer archetypes (Beginning with the letter M) currently existing what is the level of confidence in relation to the housing 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 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 you’ve bee...
2024-02-1407 min
Austin Real Estate GuruRATES RATES RATES - UNCERTAINTY OR CERTAINTY?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 WHEN?Hi! I’m Lisa Marie Contaldi and my family has called Austin T...
2024-01-3107 min
Austin Real Estate GuruThrive vs SurviveWaiting 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 rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to c...
2023-07-0711 min
Austin Real Estate Guru10 tips to Take you to Success in Timing your sale in ANY real estate marketHere’s a Quick recapI’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 for change in THIS year’s housing market. YOUR RIGHT TIME WILL COME. If you dw...
2023-01-3106 minAustin Real Estate GuruIs the REAL ESTATE MARKET a TSUNAMI? 10 things Sellers can do to WINIs 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. We’ve all witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is...
2022-10-1106 minAustin Real Estate GuruGolden Opportunities during short term chaosLets 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’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 an...
2022-09-0108 minAustin Real Estate GuruThe Rise and Fall of Interest Rates - Savvy Buyer Series Part 3We are starting to see a little shift in the housing marketAs 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 witnessed the astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in...
2022-07-0206 minAustin Real Estate GuruUnpacking the mystery of finding a home in a tight market - Savvy Buyer Series Part 2 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 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...
2022-06-1006 minAustin Real Estate GuruFive Quick and Effective ways to be the Winning Bidder in today’s market - Savvy Buyer Series Part 1 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 astounding changes from a rapidly evolving housing market in Austin through many real estate cycles. Is it time for you and your family to...
2022-06-0106 minAustin Real Estate Guru10 SIMPLE WAYS to go from ordinary to extradordinary10 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 ELEVATIONLIGHTING PACKAGEFLOORING AND BASE MOULDING FRONT ELEVATION1- 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 door. Have a locksmith do it. And they won’t destroy your door.
2021-11-1506 minAustin Real Estate GuruIs there a Housing Bubble?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 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 an...
2021-10-2207 minAustin Real Estate GuruMarket Slowdown NOT Go DownDECELERATED 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 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 you’ve...
2021-10-1405 minAustin Real Estate GuruRaising the Core Strength of Your HomeHi! 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 you’ve been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural int...
2021-05-0606 minAustin Real Estate GuruMaking An ImpressionHi! 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 you’ve been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural int...
2021-05-0304 minAustin Real Estate GuruWhich Deal Should I Take?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 you’ve been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural int...
2021-04-3006 minAustin Real Estate GuruThe Housing ShortageHi! 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 you’ve been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural int...
2021-04-2706 minAustin Real Estate GuruA Quick Commentary On Austin's History Past And PresentHi! 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 you’ve been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an...
2021-04-2306 minAustin Real Estate GuruTop 10 characteristics Characteristics of Todays HomebuyersTop 10 characteristics Characteristics of Todays Homebuyers Today I will bring you up to speed on real estate trendsThe 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 They’re first time buyer = 31% The buyer is 47 years oldThey Earning a little under $100k (median income $96k)62% are Married Couples 18% are Single Females9% are Single Males18% are Veterans12% live in a multige...
2021-04-2105 minAustin Real Estate GuruSecrets to Pricing - What’s the Right Selling Price?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 approachThe top 4 elements of value that a buyer will use to determine value arePRICE - can I afford itLOCATION - is it close to work, schools, shoppi...
2021-04-2106 minAustin Real Estate GuruPricing a Unique Home- Based upon a TRUE STORYLet me tell you a story about pricing a unique home in AustinIn 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 moved in to be within 15-20 minutes of Downtown, located in the renowned Eanes School District. The neighborhood has matur...
2021-03-2705 minAustin Real Estate GuruSecrets to Pricing your home - What is the Most I can get for my house?Earlier, WE EXPLORED A COMMON QUESTION: Is 2021 the right time to sell? A constrained housing supply, historically low rates @ 3% or less; and housing prices boasting new highs in and around the Austin area ~ we can assume THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME to sell. We also explored briefly, your reasons for moving and assume you have worked out an organized a plan of action within your budget to properly prepare for resale. This leads us to the next logical question which we’ll address in today’s episodeHOW MUCH...
2021-03-1306 minAustin Real Estate GuruShould I sell my house in 2021? PART 2To sell or not to sell? Reviewing your true reasons for moving.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 you’ve been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE kn...
2021-02-1207 minAustin Real Estate GuruShould I sell my house in 2021? PART 1Explaining the fundamentals of housing data keep you up to date on market trends so you can become financially self reliant by making sound investment decisions with your greatest asset - and the American Dream - A Home~ 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 A...
2021-01-3108 min