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11/01/2026

🍂☕ Cooler Weather. Cooler Market. HOT Opportunities!

Well, Central Texas may finally be remembering what fall feels like! And apparently, the real estate market got the memo, too. 😄

With more homes to choose from, less competition, and sellers often more willing to negotiate, this could be a great time to buy. And if you're thinking about making a move in 2027, now is the perfect time to start planning.

But first... COFFEE!

Join Doedi and me for our next Coffee Break!

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 2:00 PM
☕ Waterloo Coffee Co.
503 E Main St, Suite 200
Round Rock, TX 78664

Thinking about buying, selling, downsizing, or investing? Bring your questions! We'd love to help you explore your options, understand today's market, and get a head start on 2027.

And if real estate isn't on your radar, come anyway! We can talk about the cooler weather, Thanksgiving plans, or why the stores already have Christmas decorations up before we've even finished the Halloween candy. 😂

No presentation. No pressure. Just coffee, conversation, and good company.

Hope to see you Thursday!

10/19/2026

🏡 TO RENT OR TO OWN? THAT IS THE $300,000 QUESTION! 💰

At $2,500 a month, you'll spend $300,000 on rent over 10 years. 😲 But does that mean buying a home is always the smarter financial decision?

Not necessarily! And that's exactly what we're going to talk about tomorrow!

🎤 I'll be the featured speaker at the BNG Boardroom Virtual Networking Meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 1pm.

We'll take a fun, no-nonsense look at the pros and cons of renting vs. owning, including some costs and benefits you might not have considered. And yes, we'll talk about what happens when the air conditioner dies in August! 😂

🤝 Calling all Austin Area small business owners! If you're looking to grow your business, make meaningful connections, and build a strong referral network, come join us!

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../bng-boardroom-austin-tx...

You'll get some useful real estate insights, meet other business professionals, and have an opportunity to introduce your business.

10/11/2026

🍂☕ Fall Is Here! (At Least According to the Calendar...)

It's mid-October in Central Texas, which means pumpkin spice is everywhere, Halloween decorations are popping up, and clothing stores are determined to sell sweaters and sweatshirts even though it's STILL 90+ degrees! 😄

Whether we're sipping hot coffee or still reaching for the iced stuff, Doedi and Linda think it's time for another Coffee Break!

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Red Horn Coffee House & Brewing Co.
13010 W Parmer Ln, Suite 800
Cedar Park, TX

Come take a break from your day, catch up with friends, and enjoy some good conversation!

Have questions about buying, selling, investing, or what's happening in the Central Texas real estate market? We'd love to chat. Thinking about making a move before the holidays or getting a head start on 2027? Let's talk!

And if real estate is the LAST thing on your mind, come anyway. We're perfectly capable of discussing football, Halloween candy, or why Texas insists on having four seasons in a single week. 😂

No presentation. No pressure. Just coffee, conversation, and good company.

Hope to see you Thursday!

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation experienced unimaginable loss.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives taken, the heroes who ran toward danger, the families forever changed, and all who carried the physical and emotional scars of that day long after the smoke cleared.

We also remember what followed: strangers helping strangers, communities standing together, and people choosing courage, compassion, and service in the face of tragedy.

Moving forward does not mean forgetting. It means honoring those we lost by calling upon the best within ourselves—not only on September 11, but every day.

May we meet people of every background, belief, and walk of life with greater tolerance, patience, and kindness. Our differences do not have to divide us. The American spirit is strongest when we recognize the humanity in one another and choose to stand together.

We remember. We honor. And we move forward—with hope.

09/11/2026

BUYERS: This Fall May Be Your Window 🍂🏡

If you've been waiting for a better time to buy a home, you might want to look at these graphs. 👀

Remember the Austin-area housing market of 2020 - 2022, when buyers had almost nothing to choose from?

In July 2021, we had just 0.9 months of inventory—basically, WAY more buyers chasing WAY too few houses.

July 2026? 4.7 months.

Translation: buyers have choices again.

As in, you may actually get to think about a house before deciding whether to buy it. What a concept. 😄

Prices have normalized, too. The July median sale price was $435,000, compared with $515,000 in July 2022.

Now add a traditionally slower fall buying season, motivated resale sellers, builder incentives, and opportunities to negotiate things like closing costs and rate buy-downs.

Does that mean every house is a bargain? Nope. And we still don't recommend buying one just because somebody put a pumpkin on the porch and reduced the price. 🎃

But higher inventory means buyers can be more selective, compare new construction AND resale, and negotiate more strategically.

If buying is somewhere on your 2026–27 radar, this may be the time to stop watching the market and start seeing what your options actually look like.

Want us to run the numbers for your price range and preferred area? Let's talk.

Doedi Meyer
[email protected]
Text 737.257.6926

Linda Osborn
[email protected]
Text 737.355.7522

09/04/2026

🏡 SELLER MYTH #10

"The agent who recommends the highest price is the best choice."

We get it.

Agent A says $500,000.

Agent B says $525,000.

Well... Agent B obviously likes your house more. 😄

Unfortunately, buyers don't care which agent gave you the highest number.

They decide what your home is worth.

We've lost listings because another agent recommended a significantly higher price.

And yes, it stings.

But we've also watched most of those homes sit on the market... reduce the price... reduce it again... and ultimately sell for less than we originally recommended.

A suggested list price isn't a promise.

So when interviewing agents, don't just ask:

"What do you think my home is worth?"

Ask:
"Show me how you arrived at that number."

Then ask what happens if the market doesn't agree.

The best pricing strategy isn't the one that makes you happiest during the listing presentation.

It's the one designed to create buyer interest, protect your negotiating position, and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Sometimes the truth isn't the prettiest number.

But it's usually a much better place to start.

We Sell Strategy, Not a Sign.

09/02/2026

New Construction Contract vs. Resale Contract:
Same House Purchase. VERY Different Rules.

Buying a resale home in Texas? You're commonly using the TREC 1–4 Family Residential Contract.

Buying from a builder? Don't assume the contract works the same way.

With a typical resale contract, buyers may have several negotiated protections and opportunities to terminate—such as the option period, financing provisions, appraisal provisions, and other contingencies depending on the contract.

Builder contracts can be a VERY different animal.

Many are written by the builder's attorneys to protect the builder. Earnest money and deposits may become non-refundable. Inspection rights may be different. Financing or appraisal issues may not give you the same exit. Construction timelines can favor the builder, and your ability to terminate may be much more limited.

In other words:
"I can always get out if something goes wrong" is NOT a safe assumption. 😬

New construction can be a fantastic choice—we help buyers purchase it all the time.

But before signing ANY contract, understand the rules you're agreeing to.

Because "Where do I sign?" should come AFTER "What happens if...?"

Thinking about new construction or resale? We're happy to help you understand the differences before you sign on the dotted line.

08/27/2026

What Does a Buyer's Agent Cost?

Fair question.

But here's another one:

What is good representation worth when you're making one of the largest purchases of your life?

A buyer's agent isn't paid to unlock doors. You're hiring a professional to help you evaluate opportunities, understand the market, develop an offer strategy, negotiate price and terms, navigate contracts and inspections, manage deadlines, solve problems and help protect your interests all the way to closing.

That's a valuable professional service—and yes, buyer representation has a fee.

Here's the part that can be confusing:

You and your buyer's agent agree on compensation upfront. But that doesn't necessarily mean you'll write a separate check for the entire amount at closing.

In today's resale market, buyer-agent compensation is generally requested by the buyer as part of the offer and then negotiated with the seller. Builders may handle compensation differently, and those terms can vary from one transaction to another, and one builder to another.

Just like price, closing costs, rate buy-downs and other terms, how buyer-agent compensation is handled can be part of the overall strategy.

Our goal isn't "free representation."

It's valuable representation—and helping you structure the strongest overall deal we can.

Questions about how it works? Ask us. We'd much rather explain it before you start shopping than have you wondering later.

08/25/2026

We’re almost to September, but Central Texas clearly didn’t get the memo. It is still REALLY hot outside, the car is still an oven, and we’re still measuring errands by how far we have to walk across the parking lot. 😄

Fortunately, Doedi and Linda have a solution: air conditioning + cold drinks + good company.

Join us TOMORROW for our next Coffee Break!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Austin Grind
4005 W Parmer Ln
Austin, TX 78727

Come cool off, grab an iced coffee or iced tea, and hang out with us for a while.

Got questions about buying, selling, investing, or what’s happening in the Central Texas real estate market? Bring them! No real estate questions whatsoever? Even better—come help us complain about the heat. 😂

No presentation. No pressure. Just an afternoon break with friends, conversation, caffeine and—most importantly—AIR CONDITIONING.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

08/19/2026

Accepted Offer? Congratulations! 🎉

Now the Real Work Begins.

Getting your offer accepted is a BIG moment. Celebrate it!

But don't confuse "under contract" with "almost done."

This is when a lot of the work—and some of the biggest decisions—actually begin.

Depending on the transaction, the next few weeks may include:
🏠 Inspections and the option period
🔧 Repair negotiations
💰 Financing and lender deadlines
📊 The appraisal
📑 Title review
🏡 Homeowners insurance
✍️ Contract amendments
👀 Final walk-through
🔑 Closing

And occasionally, something goes a little off-script.

An inspection uncovers a surprise. The appraisal doesn't come in where expected. The lender needs another document. A repair isn't completed correctly.

That's when having someone in your corner really matters.

Our job is to help you understand your options, protect important deadlines, negotiate when necessary, coordinate with everyone involved, and solve problems before they become BIG problems.

Getting the house under contract is exciting.

Getting you successfully to the closing table is the goal.

Thinking about buying? We're happy to explain what happens after your offer gets accepted—before you're in the middle of it.

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Austin, TX
78759

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm

Telephone

+15125608641

Website

https://myaustinagents.com/

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