Central Texas Real Estate Podcast with Jean Shine Jean Shine

Let’s take a tour of another fantastic, local business: The Pixie Depot. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home? Get a free home value report  Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale Today we’re at The Pixie Depot, another fantastic local business in Salado. We’re taking you through the store today to show you the fantastic furniture, clothing, and more that they have to offer. Tanya Clifton, the owner of The Pixie Depot, joined us to talk about her journey, her business, and all the fantastic products they have to offer. If you have any real estate-related questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Here are the market trends that today’s homebuyers need to know. Looking to sell your Central Texas area home? Get a free home value report  Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale As we move through this busy summer selling season, there are a few things you should know if you’re in the market to buy a home. We’ve noticed a trend with out-of-town lenders having issues finding appraisers to complete appraisal reports promptly. Many use appraisal management companies, which are charging a crazy rush fee on the appraisal. For them, a rush means you might get the appraisal in three instead of four weeks.   Our local lenders can typically get appraisals done within two weeks. Our local lenders can typically get appraisals done within two weeks. That’s one of the many reasons you should try to use a local lender for your home purchase if you can. New construction has been seeing some delays because of a shortage of lumber and labor. Homes are taking a little longer to be built, so prepare for delays if you have plans of buying a new construction home. If you have any real estate-related questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Here’s why you need to follow our reorganized Facebook page right away! Looking to sell your Central Texas area home? Get a free home value report  Looking to buy a Central Texas area home? Click here to browse Central Texas Homes for sale We’ve endured the snow and ice, and now the sun is shining through; spring has arrived in Central Texas. We don’t know whether people have been more active on Facebook due to COVID-19 or the ice storms, but we know they’ve been leaving a ton of comments on our page recently. They’re thanking us for sharing information about different things going on in the community and the latest trends in our marketplace. Considering how much value our Facebook posts provide to folks, we figured we’d organize them to make things a bit easier.  We’re excited to announce that we’ve created a general schedule for our posts! Now, don’t worry; those of you who know me know that I won’t sit around and wait to post important information if something happens. Assuming things are relatively normal, though, here’s what to expect every week: Market Update Monday: the latest news and notes from our Central Texas marketAround Town Tuesday: local history or current eventsMidweek Makeover (Wednesday): decorating, staging, curb appeal, and buyer trendsGreen Thumb Thursday: landscaping, gardening, and treesFoodie Friday: recipes and restaurants   You are the community, and we want to hear from you! What’s the best tree to plant in Central Texas? What features are buyers paying a premium for in today’s market? Where’s the best tucked-away spot in town to grab a burger? All these things and more will be addressed in our coming posts.  We need your input. If you know of any hidden gems in the community, want to raise awareness about a great local cause, or know some landscaping or design tips, please reach out to us via email. We’re proud to be a resource for the community, but this is a two-way street; you are the community, and we want to hear from you!  If you missed our latest Market Monday Update (March 1), then here’s the gist: We shared some pretty powerful numbers that show our spring market is heating up. If you want to sell your home for more money, call the Shine Team—we’re here to help guide you through the craziness.  Don’t miss out on any more of our Facebook updates. Join our page today! As always, please reach out by phone or email if you have any specific market questions. It’s our pleasure to make the selling and buying processes as quick and easy as possible.