Why some Austin homes sit on the market — and what can help sell them
Austin’s housing market has changed quite a bit over the past few years. Homes that might have sold quickly a few years ago can now sit on the market for months.
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Designing for entertaining and everyday life
Many Austin homes are designed for entertaining, but fewer are designed for everyday life. Let’s discuss some of the design principles that can create a functional layout for weekday dinners and homework as well as a big party.
Choosing a cooktop or range that’s right for you
How you cook on your cooktop and how you use your oven will determine which range is right for you. There are multiple configurations, in every price point and appliance line, to accommodate every cook. What is right for you comes down to how you use your kitchen. Let’s talk about what you should consider.
Vent hoods: more than an afterthought
Kitchens get hot. Grease happens. Proper ventilation doesn’t just protect your health, it protects your cabinets, your paint, your lights and your sanity. They are required for both gas and electric/induction cooktops and ranges. Here’s a rundown of what you should consider in deciding what vent hood to go with.
Add space and style to your Austin home with a tailored addition
When you’re loving your Austin neighborhood but your home is feeling tight, building a thoughtful addition can be the perfect solution. Whether you’re creating a new bedroom suite, a home office, or expanding your living and storage footprint — a custom addition gives you freedom to stay where you love while adding comfort, functionality and value.
Aging in place with Austin’s HOME initiative
Recent changes to the local development code, known as the HOME initiatives, have opened up many beneficial options to facilitate aging in place needs.
All about back up power generators
Since the great freeze of 2021, there has been exponential growth in back up power generators in Austin. When the power goes out, our generators kick in automatically, tapping the existing natural gas supply to keep your home up and running.
Austin Energy Green Building: what it means to be an AEGB builder
As an Austin Energy Green Building participant, we don’t just say we build green, we certify it. Learn more about this innovative program and what it means for you.
All about wallpaper
Wallpaper is beautiful, expensive and difficult to coordinate. Here are a few tips we’ve learned over the years.
Make your guest bath a statement
Your guest bath is the perfect opportunity to get creative and show off a little bit. Don’t let it be an afterthought. Make it a statement!
Remodeling is the best path to entry-level homeownership in Austin
It’s no secret the housing market is tough, especially in Austin and especially for first-time homebuyers. One solution is renovating existing housing stock. There are still deals to be had in the resale market in Austin if you know where to look. Finding a fixer upper can get you on the housing ladder and into a home built for you.
The renovations you HAVE to do before you sell your home
If you’re considering selling your home soon, you could be leaving money on the table by not doing these renovations first. The equity gained can often offset or even negate the cost. As a spec builder, Newcastle Homes knows what is important to buyers and what sells. We can put those skills to work for you, to determine the improvements that can get you the most bang for your buck when you put your home on the market.
Why tearing down your house might be the best decision you ever make
There are circumstances, particularly in Austin, where tearing down and rebuilding makes sense. As a 20+ year Austin infill builder, Newcastle Homes is expert at determining the condition, possibilities and market value of a property. We can help you decide the best route to achieve the home you want.