Happy Tuesday, y'all! I hope your
week is off to a great start.
If you had travel plans this summer I hope you've been able to make them work safely in these unusual conditions, and if you're staying put in Austin I hope you're staying cool!
Austin's real estate market isn't showing signs of cooling off, and the pandemic has affected the way that people are home searching in fascinating ways. Keep reading to learn more about interesting home search trends we're seeing this summer!
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What are Buyers
Looking For?
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Sheltering in place has people thinking more in-depth about what they want most from their homes, and has in turn greatly affected search traffic and the
top home search criteria across the country. Here are some interesting national
search trends
from Compass's website:
Total search traffic is way up - Compass.com
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earch users have increased 113% year over year, and searches for single-family homes are up
300% from last year.
The average minimum square footage
is up 13%
from the first quarter of 2020.
Outdoor living space searches are up
Low interest rates coupled with way more time spent at home is pushing buyer demand up like never before. If you're thinking about making a move, let me
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More Top-Searched
Home Features
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More working from home equals more time in the home office. Spending 8 or more hours a day in your home office makes it crucial to have a functional and productive space that lets you video call in peace.
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Secure Front Porch
A secure front porch provides a private space to enjoy outdoors time, and offers peace of mind in a time where folks are leaning more heavily on online shopping and delivery for home necessities.
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Family Space
Having everyone at home at once makes it critical to have enough room for the whole family to spend time together comfortably. Getting crushed on the couch or having to sit on the floor every night gets old fast!
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Real Estate Radio - that's a wrap!
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The John and Lauren Show has wrapped! We had the best time discussing real estate trends and mortgage updates over the radio with you. While we aren't going to be live on Fridays anymore, you can still listen to our past shows here!
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Private Exclusive Listings
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Our team has access to listings that are not yet on the MLS - let me know if you'd like
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1619 Watchhill Road
Loft, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous tree-lined street
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18404 McGloin Trail
Huge lot, media room, covered patio
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The information contained herein does not purport to be complete nor, necessarily, accurate and should be independently verified; nor does it represent or constitute a legal analysis or financial advice. All of the financial projections and/or conclusions are provided for illustration purposes only. Compass and its agents disclaim any and all liability for representations and warranties, express or implied, contained in, or for omissions from, the information contained herein or any other written or oral communication transmitted or made available to the recipient. This represents an estimated sale price for this property. It is not the same as an opinion of value in an appraisal developed by a licensed appraiser under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
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