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WEALTH BUILDING

Financially Sound Real Estate Representation

As a Realtor® I provide buyers and sellers real estate representation and investment strategies based on a framework of financial security. I approach the entire process with a philosophy that helps establish and build multi-generational wealth, especially with those with little to no formal understanding. The foundation of my real estate philosophy is ingrained in my ability to guide all of clients through the real estate process with the belief that real estate is both an anchor and vehicle to future financial freedom.

My focus is to help younger and middle-aged clients account for all of the hidden costs and headaches of buying and selling Central Texas real estate, especially anyone new to the Greater Austin area. Together we walk through hidden tax items, property restrictions, area regulations, HOA guidelines, and other tricky real estate hurdles from start to finish. My goal is to educate buyers and sellers, simplify their path, and expedite the entire process in an effort to maximize financial returns and bring in a brighter tomorrow for their families.

Experience, Technology, Wisdom

Today’s real estate market requires wisdom to navigate the process, technology to facilitate the transaction, and the wisdom to make the best financial decisions possible.

HOW & WHY

Guidance Towards Tomorrow

I help others improve their financial position, provide wealth for their families, and provide guidance in real estate to future generations of Central Texas. I work with clients to help them make the most informed financial decisions possible. I connect buyers, helping them find amazing housing at reasonable prices, with sellers looking to maximize their position. My success is determined by my ability to make both feel empowered and more financially secure.

I use the latest tools in technology like social media listening and predictive intelligence to identify new real estate opportunities. I also utilize my expansive network of high-quality, yet understanding, lenders with similar philosophies.

When I combine these platforms and real estate ideologies with my over 30 years experience as an educator in this area, I am able to guide current residents and those looking to move here with the exact fit for their lifestyle, stage in life, and financial position.

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The latest information about the Central Texas real estate market.

Shiny, Pretty, or Maybe Not So Much

Home buyers are generally picky. Very picky. They should be. The purchase of a home represents one of the largest and most secure means of building wealth and transferring wealth to one’s heirs. Unfortunately home sellers sometimes lose sight of their ultimate goal when selling their home. That means they often

Van Henry

Jun 26,2018

Location, location, location. But...

Everyone has heard how important location is regarding business location, or location for a residence.  Close in neighborhoods offer a degree of convenience that can be an asset.  However more important than location is price.  Just about any home in the Austin area can be sold if the price is right.

Van Henry

May 28,2018

Those damn hogs!

Well pardon the language, but what else can we say in Texas. And what do hogs have to do with anything anyway??? First, Texas, like a number of other states in the country, is being over run by feral hogs. The damage they do to private property and crops totals in

Van Henry

May 26,2018

The Most Beautiful Home in the World... Again.

You just drove through the new subdivision being developed.  Attractive new homes and stunning model homes are available.  You enter the model home and are floored by the style, layout and amenities.   As you walk through the model home you meet the builder’s or developer’s representative.  They are friendly, outgoing and

Van Henry

Apr 28,2018

The Most Beautiful Home in the World

I cannot tell you how many times I have walked into a home on the market and remarked how attractive the home was.  Everything was neat and tidy.  The closets were well organized, the baseboards spotless---remember clean your baseboards before we put your home on the market.  But behind that beautiful

Van Henry

Mar 28,2018

Pre Qualified or Pre Approved?

Unless you are doing a “cash” purchase, many sellers want to know if you can in fact afford the home they have on the market.  You as a buyer also will want to know how much home can you afford and if your purchase transaction will go smoothly, or as smoothly

Van Henry

Feb 28,2018

Why Use a Realtor?

One of the first questions I encounter is “Why should I use a real estate agent?”.  In this day and age of do it yourself everything, which is a craze brought on by the many popular DIY shows on the airwaves, many think they can go it alone and produce outstanding

Van Henry

Jan 28,2018

Purchasing a New Home from a Developer

Purchasing a new home from a developer, or one of the large scale home builders can be an exciting time, but the buyer must always be on guard when negotiating with the company. Many people go to builders without a realtor and run into well designed schemes to get you to

Van Henry

Aug 16,2017

Fraud in Real Estate

With some much business being conducted online, it is no surprise that unethical people troll the internet for victims. While so many remember the Phrase “I have a bridge I want to sell you”, modern thieves have gotten far more sophisticated. The big scams we are seeing right now involve the

Van Henry

Jul 26,2017

The model Home vs the Well Staged Home

In my recent ramblings, I have had a number of opportunities to visit model homes, staged homes and homes that were decluttered but not staged. First, when you want to sell your home, declutter. You want prospective buyers to see how much and what kind of space is available. Beyond that

Van Henry

Jun 26,2017