Posts in FIRST TIME BUYER
Guide to House Hacking in Austin, Texas

Discover the ultimate guide to house hacking in Austin, Texas! Learn how to generate rental income by renting out parts of your property. This blog covers everything from finding the perfect property and understanding local regulations to financing tips and tenant management. Plus, explore how Open House Austin offers workshops and free 1:1 consultations to help you succeed.

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Six Things I Learned in the First Six Months of Homeownership
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?

Many people think there are lots of hidden fees when buying a house and it’s often what holds them back from making any moves. In some ways this is correct, but in reality it’s because there’s a lack of education around home buying. Read to learn exactly how much it costs to buy a house!

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First-Time Home Buyer Checklist

Buying a home is a huge milestone in your life,and likely one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. It’s kind of crazy to us that there’s not super transparent and clear action steps on how to navigate this process. That’s why we created this handy checklist that will help you step by step to navigate buying your first property.

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5 Best Real Estate Podcast Episodes For First Time Buyers

Although we have countless episodes we’d recommend for people interested in real estate, we do have 5 episodes we think are critical if you’re preparing for your first purchase. These episodes will take you from “I know nothing” to “pshhh I got this!”

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7 Tips for Buying a Home with Multiple Offers in a Hot Market

Bidding on a multiple offer home in a hot market can be super discouraging - especially when it happens over and over again. So we’ve compiled a list of 7 tips that will help you beat the competition!

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Why You Should Avoid Zillow at All Costs

Zillow, and similar websites likes Trulia and Realtor.com are not what they seem. They may look like accurate and fun sites to peruse and look at cute homes, but they’ll actually do more harm than good! And we can tell you exactly why…

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Dealing With Low Appraisals When Buying a House

A home appraisal determines the value of the building. So what do you do when the home is appraised for a low amount? Find out here!

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Your Home Offer Has Been Accepted! Now What? Closing Period Explained…

Congrats! You just put an offer down on a home and it was accepted! This is HUGE and cause to celebrate. But hold on one second.. this isn’t over yet! There are a couple steps left before the keys are placed in your hand.

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