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Lisa Marie Contaldi
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Demystifying real estate with a cutting edge market commentary on housing trends in the Booming Greater Austin market. As Navigators of town for over 3 decades, we unravel the mystery behind the purchase and sale process. It is our hope to serve as a leading light and offer swift real estate insights to lead you to a happy dwelling place that benefits you for years to come.

  1. 10 Buyer Archetypes

    02/14/2024

    10 Buyer Archetypes

    What 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 been planning for months; or dreaming about for years? WE ARE knowledge brokers offering an authentic ongoing conversation that will develop your natural intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    8 min
  2. RATES RATES RATES - UNCERTAINTY OR CERTAINTY?

    01/31/2024

    RATES 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 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    7 min

  3. 07/07/2023

    Thrive vs Survive

    Waiting 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 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    12 min
  4. 10 tips to Take you to Success in Timing your sale in ANY real estate market

    01/31/2023

    10 tips to Take you to Success in Timing your sale in ANY real estate market

    Here’s a Quick recap I’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 dwell on absolute highs and lows you’ll miss opportunities.  Sales prices are projected to fall further in response to economic conditions BUT if you look at what price you acquired your home-You’re STILL GOING TO HAVE A SUPERB RETURN!  Some of you will net greater than 50%… 40, 30. How much did you win on the last dealer dealt hand. I am going to tell you interest rates will head back down in 2023 IN RESPONSE TO BETTER INFLATION REPORTS. UNTIL THEN Analysts speculate but they will never be able to pin it down Exactly. My good friend and mentor Gino Blefari, head of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices reminded us this month that when inflation numbers decline rates will  decline. Further, if you don’t have a specific deadline to move what’s another few months in the grand scheme of things?   LETS FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE  HERE ARE 10 short ideas to take you to success in real estate in todays market Write down what you intend to do with your top 5 wants in your next home - what can you live with? What can’t you live Without? Then share it with your family. Construct an ideal timeline that is visual. Don’t get too complicated a piece of paper and colored pens will do.Meet with a savvy realtor to discuss your plans and set up a strategy. (I said savvy realtor Not just a CONVENIENT one who mailed you a pretty postcard last month. Meet with a local lender to fuel to your ideas and educate yourself about loan programs, verify if your goals are realisticRevisit your priorities to see if they are aligned with reality and perfect your story (get ready!)Start to Look at home sale listings that meet your criteria (vs visiting open houses and dwelling on pipe dream Ruling in or out as you go comparing each one against the last- it’s a yes or a no not just a bunch of maybes !Relax and enjoy the ride purchasing an interior or exterior upgrade to improve your new home and make it more saleable to Celebrate 🎉 along the way. Do not take on additional debt or pay off anything without your lenders adviceGet two bids and don’t take on more than two projectsRevisit your timeline in exactly 30 days sharing the research and estimates you obtained with your realtor Do you know how many families make up rates and don’t even enjoy those upgrades for even a month? Let’s not live our lives in isolated threads rather let’s construct a grand tapestry and start celebrating your future success RIGHT NOW! I leave you with a quote from The Book of Proverbs by William Camden 1605 The Early Bird Gets the Worm The worms might be taken if you’re a late rising bird. Get ahead of the SP 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    6 min

  5. 10/11/2022

    Is the REAL ESTATE MARKET a TSUNAMI? 10 things Sellers can do to WIN

    Is 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 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    7 min

  6. 09/01/2022

    Golden Opportunities during short term chaos

    Lets 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 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    8 min

  7. 07/02/2022

    The Rise and Fall of Interest Rates - Savvy Buyer Series Part 3

    We are starting to see a little shift in the housing market As 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 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    6 min

  8. 06/10/2022

    Unpacking 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 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 intelligence in real estate and other endeavors. http://lisacontaldi.com

    6 min
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Demystifying real estate with a cutting edge market commentary on housing trends in the Booming Greater Austin market. As Navigators of town for over 3 decades, we unravel the mystery behind the purchase and sale process. It is our hope to serve as a leading light and offer swift real estate insights to lead you to a happy dwelling place that benefits you for years to come.

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    Lisa Marie Contaldi
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    2021 - 2024
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