Posts by Grant Dean
JUST SOLD – Jarrell, TX
I am so proud to share that I just helped a client purchase a 2-bed, 2-bathroom single-family home on a small (1.36 acre) plot in Jarrell, Texas. With a sizeable eat-in kitchen and a family room with newly retiled floors, the house itself is spectacular, but as a property with commercial zoning and road frontage,…
Read MoreJUST SOLD – UT Student
I recently helped a client, a UT student from out of state, close on a condominium. Part of a gated complex with a pool and clubhouse, the property is modern, elegant and a short drive from UT. Best of all, after owning the condo for a year’s time (UT’s standard for becoming an official Texas…
Read MoreJUST SOLD – Florence, TX
Elated to report representing the buyer of a sumptuous 2500 SQFT Texas-style, steel built, ranch home on 10 acres. This exquisite horse property includes a 4-stall barn with tack room, hay storage, and wash racks. Add in the 30 x 52 workshop sporting 4 tall garage doors to drive through–great for parking RVs and horse…
Read MoreJUST SOLD Farm & Ranch
I’m proud to have recently closed on a 21-acre ranch property in Georgetown, Texas. One of my niches over time has become helping clients sell and purchase large swathes of land. This particular property, sold in just 11 days, has two sprawling pastures with plenty of space for horses, raising other farm animals, and myriad…
Read More2021 Home Buying
2020 was an interesting year for residential real estate. As we witnessed job loss and businesses shutting down due to COVID the demand for homes sky rocketed. Buyers were lined up to view homes, multiple offers was an everyday occurance and prices were bid up well over list price. 2021 will very likley be more…
Read MoreHow has COVID affected residential real estate in Central Texas?
We have been in short supply of homes for several years now, which has kept the demand for housing very strong. With supply low and demand high we have experienced steady appreciation over the last several years. COVID caused some sellers to wait and hold off from listing their home for sale which caused an…
Read MoreCoronavirus
Due to the unknown and fear of the coronavirus the stock market has dropped. The real estate market in Central Texas continues to stay strong, in high demand and has not been affected like the stock market. If you haven’t already considered investing in real estate this is a great example how stable it can…
Read MoreVandalism – How to Prevent when property is vacant
Vandalism – How to prevent when property is vacant When you are selling a property either residential or commercial the longer it stays on the market vacant the greater the chance it may be vandalized. A few tips to help reduce the risks: 1. Keep the electricity on and have a few lights on timers…
Read MoreMy carpet needs to be replaced…
Carpet allowance, does it work? No. When I hear that the seller is willing to give a set amount of money towards carpet like $3000 for example, it automatically tells me they are willing to lower the price a min of 3K right off the bat. It would be wiser, in my opinion for the…
Read MoreDoes it matter if I smoke?
Smoking inside of a home – does it matter when I go to sell? Yes, a thousand times yes. If you smoke inside your home each time you do you’re wasting away the equity/money from your investment. It doesn’t take long for the smoke smell & nicotine to work it’s way into the fabric, paint,…
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