Chris Kennison - Realtor at Coldwell Banker

02/15/2023

03/28/2020

This lovely condo in Pflugerville is available again. It's a 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath just off Howard lane. If you know anyone who might be interested, have them reach out to me.

14408 Harris Ridge Blvd Unit , Pflugerville, TX Map it at https://www.google.com/maps/place/14408+Harris+Ridge+Blvd+Unit+ ,+Pflugerville,+TX ColdwellBanke...

03/07/2020

We all think that things change from generation to generation......But the more things change, the more they stay the same. When you're looking to buy a house - things stay pretty consistent.

The same motivating factors also influence millennials and members of the silent generation—those 74 to 94 years old—to make a move, NAR report shows.

10/28/2019

Halloween is this week! What would you do if you bought or inherited a Haunted House? Here are the results from Realtor Magazine's survey asking those questions to homeowners......Check them out!

These are spookiest occurrences that have made homeowners consider moving.

09/20/2019

Are you into scary movies? Do you like a little extra cash? Well, USDish has a contest that might be just to your liking! They are offering $1300 for someone to watch 13 Steven King based movies. Here is a link to an article about it ; https://upi.com/6940555. You'll find the link to the USDIsh contest page in the article. Happy Watching!

A Utah-based company is celebrating the impending arrival of Halloween by offering up a horror fan's dream job: Watching 13 movies based on Stephen King stories and documenting the experience.

08/20/2019

I have to admit that I suffer from a bit of this myself. Short term immediate satisfaction vs.long term planning. Why do we sometimes take the short term route? This article talks about the dilemma we ALL face. OK - should I go for a nice juicy burger....or go home and make a sandwich?

Maria writes in with a great question: I don't understand why it is so hard to get ahead financially. We live in the most productive and prosperous era in

08/14/2019

Who's to say what people like in a house floor plan? It's entirely up to the person living there. Here are a few very different house shapes that are very unique. Which ones do you like?

Most houses are designed with regular, rectangular-shaped floor plans. Here are 10 designs that ignore convention and are instead shaped like sausages, stars and even eyeballs.

04/22/2019

Short-term rental of properties using sites like Airbnb, Homeaway and VRBO have been growing rapidly over the past few years. But it's always smart to keep an eye open for future potential restrictions and regulations if you're looking to invest or have a property you currently rent short term. Here is an article where you'll find some good information and a list of the top 10 profitable cities for Short Term Rentals.

The realtor.com data team analyzed current short-term rental data to find the most profitable markets for hosts right now.

02/05/2019

This also applies to when you're trying to sell your house. Several times I have taken buyers to look at a house - and we all noticed the 'unique smells' as soon as we walked in the door.

"Noseblindness" is a real thing—and it's more common than you think. Here's how to get past it and find out what your house really smells like.

08/16/2018

Looking to upgrade your kitchen? Here's what one person found out when she wanted Marble Countertops.

Marble countertops elevate my kitchen's look. But they also have some serious drawbacks I never considered before I committed to them.

03/20/2018

Spring is here! The housing market is heating up, just like the weather. Here is my March Housing Trends newsletter to get the latest information.

Get a detailed report showing market trends in your neighborhood, including recent listings, sales prices and average time on market.

03/18/2018

Now is a good time to think about moving up to a nicer house. We can help!

If you are considering selling your current home, to either move up to a larger home or into a home in an area that better suits your current family needs, great news was just revealed. Last week, Trulia posted a blog, Not Your Father’s Housing Market, which examined home affordability over the l