With over 150 different neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown area, and thousands of property listings currently on the market, choosing the right real estate company in Austin, Texas is a very important decision for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Now more than ever, today’s home buyers and sellers need a realty company that knows the local market and can effectively meet all your housing needs and financial goals all at the same time. But with so many real estate professionals serving the Austin region, how can one possibly know which agent or real estate company is right for them? Well, the answer to that question may just lie at a small real estate office located in West Oak Hill just off Highway 71.

Owned and operated by Stacy and Derek McFarland, BroadHead Real Estate Solutions, LLC is a cutting edge real estate company committed to providing the best service to an expansive and diverse group of clients. Originally from Odessa, Texas and holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Texas State University in San Marcos, Stacy has now worked closely with her husband Derek for nearly a decade; so there isn’t much this couple hasn’t seen when it comes to real estate transactions around Austin and the surrounding region.

In addition to her passion for working with buyers and sellers, Stacy is also a certified HUD Listing Broker for the Greater Austin Area and specializes in urban development projects and facilitating loan approval to low- and mid-level income home buyers. It’s because of Stacy’s HUD credentials that also make her an expert in the Austin short sale and distressed property market. Unfortunately, short sales are still a large part of today’s real estate market around the country, so teaming up with a real estate agent with knowledge and expertise in dealing with such complicated and complex real estate transactions is vital to the success of purchasing an Austin, Texas short sale.

Broadhead Real Estate Solutions doesn’t just serve home buyers and sellers, however. Property management is also a large part of what the McFarland team can offer their customers. Whether it’s heading a Homeowner Association or maintaining the day-to-day operations of a single client’s portfolio, Broadhead will ensure your properties provide a safe, secure, and care-free living environment for tenants and homeowners alike.

For more information on Broadhead Real Estate Solutions, LLC in Austin, Texas, check out www.broadheadsolutions.com or follow Broadhead on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Yelp.

Joe Heath is a graduate of Indiana University and also holds a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development from Drexel University. After working as a Market Research Associate and writing published Market Snapshots for Hanley Wood Market Intelligence, Joe now works as a Web Marketing/SEO Specialist and is a managing partner at Real Estate Web Creation, LLC.

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On September 20^th 2012, the Austin Board of Realtors released an MLS (Multiple Listings Service) report that had great news for those engaging in Austin real estate.  For starters, Austin had its 15^th straight month of sales volume growth. Homes are selling at a fantastic rate with the average time on the market ranging in the low 60s, a significant drop from August 2011 when homes were selling after an average of 79 days on the market.

Homes are selling particularly well in Austin because demand is very high and the inventory continues to decrease. The decrease in inventory does not mean that new homes aren’t surging onto the market. In fact, there was a 15% increase in new homes from August 2011, while at the same time there are 17% fewer active listings and 23% more pending sales. The demand is simply so high that even with the addition of new homes, the total inventory has continued to decrease.

Perhaps the most staggering of statistics can be found in the number of homes sold. In a comparison of August 2011 and August 2012, the Austin market saw an incredible jump of 21% compared to a year prior with a total of 2,400 single-family homes selling this August. Another example of the improving market can be seen in the market’s months of inventory, which as of August 2012 was at a solid 4.0.

So why all the hype about Austin homes? For starters, Austin is constantly being awarded as one of the best cities to live in across the nation. The attraction to the city starts with its low unemployment rate and low cost of living and ends with its abundance of culture and things to do. Austin boasts a favorable climate for those who can sweat it out in July and August. And the economy is more stable than most other large cities thanks to a combination of state jobs at the Texas State Capitol, the growing technology industry and, of course, plenty of annual revenue from the University of Texas, which is located in the heart of the city.

With people flocking to the “Live Music Capitol of the World,” now is a great time to participate in Austin real estate. Austin homes are hot commodities and if the current market is any indication, then now is the time to get involved.

Andrew Hill is a content developer for Reilly Realtors located in Austin Texas. He can be contact at Andrew@reillyrealtors.com