Austin Property Management Blog

Stone Oak Resident Update | June 2023

Grant Williams - Thursday, May 25, 2023

Company Holiday Schedule

In order to make sure our office closing schedule is easy to find we’ve posted it on our website. Here you can find Stone Oak's holiday closing schedule. We will be closed on these dates and will return calls, texts, and emails when we return.

Beware of Scams - They're Everywhere!

We just want to remind you that we will never call you to ask for your bank info, social security number, or other personal information on the phone or by email. We will also never ask you to pay for anything with gift cards, cryptocurrency, etc. All of our emails will come from our domain, www.stoneoakmgmt.com, or through our software as a long string of letters/numbers from the domain @stoneoak.mailer.appfolio.us. Our property management software also includes a texting service that will not match our office number, but if you try to call that number it will go directly to our main office phone line. Please stay vigilant, maintain a...

Stone Oak Client Update | May 2023

Grant Williams - Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Austin, Texas Leasing Market Update

As we move further into 2023, Greater Austin’s real estate market has seen some pretty significant shifts in pricing, inventory, and more. Above you will see the April 2023 market stats released from the Austin Board of Realtors.

Median price falling, # of closings falling, days on the market up with ‘Months of Inventory’ slowly growing, as well as new listings being down 10%. What does it all mean?

A slowdown is upon the Austin, Texas real estate market.

ABOR’s stats typically only focus on the sales market and aren’t focused solely on the leasing market. We must look elsewhere to see how the to rental market in Austin is being affected. Using data from apartmentdata.com, we are able to see the same slowing down effect taking place in the rental market.

After a peak just after the beginning of 2023, you can see the dip on the ch...

16900 Aventura Avenue Available for Lease in Pflugerville, Texas

Grant Williams - Tuesday, May 9, 2023

16900 Aventura Avenue, Pflugerville, TX 78660

2,825 SF | 4 Bed | 3 Bath

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5809 Charles Merle Drive #A Available For Lease in Austin, Texas

Grant Williams - Wednesday, April 19, 2023

5809 Charles Merle Drive #A, Austin, TX 78747

1,840 SF | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

Interested in this home? You can learn more about this rental home and apply today on our website!

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Stone Oak Client Update | April 2023

Grant Williams - Monday, April 17, 2023

Tax Protest Deadline is Upon Us

The Travis County preliminary values were just released, and based on the info we’ve received the average increase in home valuations is up 5.4% despite a slowing real estate market. An increase is likely to be seen across the board in surrounding counties as well.

The 2022 protest season was very successful, and we’re now getting ready for 2023. If you have not set up your online portal with Home Tax Shield and added your credit card then your protest may not be filed. It’s very important to get these steps done as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline. In the coming weeks we will be sending out a follow up email as well, however if you want to confirm you are set up then check your protest portal to make sure the status says “Ready to File.”

If you’d like to set up tax protests for this year please contact your property manager, and keep in mind that to get the cost structure we’ve negotiated you must sign up through us. If you’re already set up you can review your account or make changes directly in your

Stone Oak Resident Update | April 2023

Grant Williams - Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Spring is Here

The first day of Spring was March 20! That means you will likely see a surge in plant growth and activity. Please be mindful of lawn care and be sure you are following the lease if you are responsible for yard maintenance.

Spring Storms

With spring being here, we will hopefully see some beneficial rain hit Austin. Typically at this time of year, we get high and damaging winds, so make sure to keep an eye on the exterior of the property when storms roll through. Some obvious signs that your home may have been impacted by a storm are lifted/missing shingles, shingles laying in the yard, loose siding, and the most obvious one that we hear about the most is damaged fencing. If we aren’t told about potential roof or siding damage it could cause water intrusion during rain events. That could lead to damaging the home, your belongings, and create a big headache that no one wants to deal with. The sooner we know about potential issues the faster we can address them and prevent larger issues.

Signs of Maintenance Issues

5 Things Investors in Austin, Texas Can Do to Help Protect Their Real Estate Investments

Grant Williams - Monday, March 27, 2023

Rental property investments can be a profitable source of income for investors, yet they do not come without their own associated risks. To ensure the success of rental property investment, it’s important to take proactive steps to protect your asset(s).

Here are five things investors can do to protect their rental property investment:

Screen Tenants Thoroughly

It’s essential to conduct thorough background checks on all potential tenants. This includes running credit history checks, verifying employment information, and running criminal background checks. Taking the time to screen tenants properly will help ensure you’re only renting to reliable and responsible people.

Invest in Quality Property Maintenance

Investing in regular property maintenance is one of the best ways to protect a rental property investment. Regularly scheduled maintenance can spot any potential issues before they become more serious and costly. It’s also important to keep up with an...

Stone Oak Client Update | March 2023

Grant Williams - Monday, March 20, 2023

Protesting Your 2023 Property Taxes

As many are aware, it’s that wonderful time of year again - tax season. This tax season many property owners in Austin, Texas will pay more than they need to on their property taxes.

This is why Stone Oak Property Management recommends our clients and property owners across Austin protest their 2023 property taxes. Read more information about the benefits of protesting your property taxes in Austin and how property owners can do so.

There are many services out there that require you only to pay should they be successful in their protesting of your property taxes and Stone Oak has partnerships with said companies to make our clients’ lives easier come tax season.

For more information about protesting your taxes this year with Stone Oak, contact your property manager today!

Austin Housing Market Update

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The Benefits of Protesting Your 2023 Property Taxes in Austin, Texas

Grant Williams - Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Property taxes are an important source of revenue for our state and local governments, but for many property owners, it can be difficult to pay the amount that is due each year. For owners of rental properties in Austin, Texas this tax burden each year can be substantial.

Fortunately, Texas offers an opportunity to protest your property taxes in order to reduce your tax burden. By protesting your taxes, you may be able to save money while also contributing to the betterment of your community!

Here are the benefits and reasons why you should protest your 2023 property taxes in Austin, Texas!

The primary benefit of protesting your property taxes in Austin, Texas is the potential to get your tax bill lowered! When you file a protest with your county appraisal district, you will have the opportunity to present evidence demonstrating why the value of your property should be reduced. This could include things such as recent sales of similar properties in the area, deferred maintenance or any damage that has occurred to your own property. If the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) agrees with your assessment, they can lower your taxable value accor...

9804 Chukar Circle Available for Lease in Austin, Texas

Grant Williams - Thursday, March 9, 2023

9804 Chukar Circle, Austin, TX 78758

1,828 SF | 4 Bed | 2 Bath

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