Austin Property Management Blog

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Industry leader Stone Oak Property Management announced the acquisition of Hope property management in Austin, Texas on August 31, 2022. Hope properties was headquartered in Round Rock, Texas and managed homes throughout Central Texas. Their offices will close and merge with Stone Oak's office in North Austin. The recent acquisition of Hope Properties brings Stone Oak's Assets Under Management to nearly $350 Million.

Hope Properties has been managing homes in Central Texas since 1981. Over this time, founder William Lins has built an admirable reputation in the Austin Area real estate community and has closed hundreds of real estate transactions. William said that "Working with Jason and his transition team at Stone Oak has truly been a wonderful experience and one of the best-executed deals I've done. Jason's kind demeanor and attention to our concerns exceeded our expectations in having a successful and smooth transaction."

Stone Oak's founding partner Jason Huval admires and appreciates William's dedication to the industry. Jason assures that Stone Oak will continue to strive to be the company that he would personally want to hire and will take excellent care of Hope'...

Austin, Texas Real Estate Market Data

Our Broker, Jason Huval, has put together a short video with some information about the sales and leasing markets after a significant shift this summer.

The market data discussed in Jason’s video also supports the assertion in this article that there is an outward migration from Austin due to the rising cost of living.  The economy is still strong here with all of the companies who are established, expanding, or bringing their operations to the Austin area. 

Lease Listings Days On Market

This is the time of year when things slow down quite a bit, so properties tend to stay on the market longer.  Many people are focused on the holidays, or staying where they are for their kids to finish the semester or school year before making a move.  Generally, we try to stay away from vacancies during this time of year and will try to writ...

171 Madrono Drive, Buda, TX 78610

1,921 SF | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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8202 Dunn Street, Austin, TX 78745

1,645 SF | 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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148 Isabella Way, Liberty Hill, Texas 78652

3,282 SF | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath

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Reminder - We've moved!

As of July 8, 2022, our new address is:

14050 Summit Drive Ste113B
Austin, TX 78728

More information about our move.

Lease Renewals

If you will be renewing your lease, please pay special attention to timelines. We will work with you to ensure we have your renewal ready prior to your current lease expiration date but you do need to respond in a timely manner.

If you have an existing ESA, you must renew your profile with Petscreening.com annually in order for your furry friend to remain an ESA.

If you get any correspondence from petscreening.com please make sure to follow through with it. If you are considering a new animal then you must go through the process before the animal can be brought into the home.

Be on the lookout for important updates regarding your lease renewal offer.

Preparing to Move Out?

If you have an upcoming move-out, please be mindful of the following:

Be mindful of your required notice to vacate! The standard is 60 days but yours ma...

The decision to hire a property manager to oversee your real estate investment in the Austin, Texas area can make great difference in many ways over the duration of your ownership. 

Over time, a property manager will save owners time, money and can help prolong the life of their property. 

Below we highlight the benefits of using a property management company in Austin, Texas!

Accurately Pricing Your Rental Home

Everyone wants top dollar for their merchandise - landlords are no different. It’s typical for us to speak with owners who value their rental home immensely - as they should - but can also fail to see how a tenant won’t want to rent a 1 bedroom home for $3,000 a month.. 

Working with a property manager can get you off on the right foot from the beginning. Price your rent amount too high and your property could sit for months on the market, price it too low and you could miss out on serious money over the course of a year. 

An Austin property manager has access to the MLS and the most accurate data that gives them a f...

REMINDER - We've Moved Offices!

Please update your records to reflect that our new office location is at:

14050 Summit Drive #113B
Austin, Texas 78728 

You can find details and more information about our move on our site. 

Service Dogs

We’re sure you’re wondering why this is a topic in our post.  This isn’t related to tenants having service or support animals, rather this is a mention for a local non-profit here in Austin that we really like!  They have an upcoming fundraising campaign that Stone Oak and our sister brokerage, Central Metro Realty, will be participating in through a matching fund.  

More information about Stone Oak matching contributions

If you’d like to contribute or just want to learn more about this incredible organization check out www.servic...

11308 Terrace Meadow Way, Manor, TX 78653

4,167 SF | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath

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1925 Winston Way, Leander, TX 78641

1,964 SF | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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