General information you may not have known about FHA FHA mortgages are not government loans. The lenders that issue FHA loans are approved vendors of FHA, government backed, loans.The lowest amount you can put down is 3.5% of the sale price of the home. There are no more seller assisted down-payment programs NOTE – There… Read More
Austin’s New Light Rail Transit, the Bus and Some Other Musings
May 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Most people would agree that Austin needs better public transit. What Austinites cannot agree on is what type of transit, where and at what cost. In my opinion, light rail is an essential element to the evolution of a great city. We cannot depend on upgraded/wider roads to improve our overall transportation systems. I also… Read More
Austin Real Estate Trends – April 2012
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There are two significant trends happening right now that you should know about: mortgage interest rates are increasing and Austin real estate inventory is decreasing. This means that, if you have been on the fence about buying, now is the time. Likewise, if you want to sell your home and have been “waiting for the… Read More
2012 Homestead Exemptions – Apply by April 30th
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As a homeowner, you may apply for a homestead exemption on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, if your home is appraised at $350,000, and you qualify for a $50,000 exemption, you will pay taxes on the home as if it… Read More
Know your Market Statistics – April 2011
May 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Here are two glimpses into the Austin real estate Market for April. The numbers represent: 1) The company market share of units sold in Austin, TX 2) the Real Estate Market Overview from 11/2010 to 04/2011 for Residential listings
Free Paint at Austin ReBlend!
May 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
Not only can you dispose of your hazardous materials and waste safely here, you can: Dispose of Business Waste Dispose of Automotive Products Dispose of Lawn Care Products Dispose of Batteries Recycle Paint and Paint Products Recycle Empty Containers. Let’s get to the point though… In real estate a new coat of paint is what… Read More
Droid Apps Worth Installing – For Real Estate Professionals
March 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The following content is taken from a larger document presented at our 2011 KW Family Reunion event in Anaheim, CA. We gathered information by surveying our Market Center Technology Coordinators and Leadership all over North America. There are also a few personal favorites included. These are the categories used to break up the types of… Read More
Rethinking Online Lead Generation
December 9, 2010 by
As technology coordinators, or if your just getting your web presence up and going or your new to the industry, you’ve probably heard or.., said this yourself sometime “My real estate website doesn’t produce any leads for me, Can you help?” There are two reasons this might happen: 1. Your website does not generate traffic… Read More
Austin Home for Sale – Garden Community – Complete Remodel
August 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Follow www.1711WhitneyWay.com for pics and virtual tours. A frequent winner of “yard of the month” awarded by the neighborhood HOA, the front yard is flawlessly landscaped. The home faces the neighborhood greenbelt. The gated courtyard entry allows for greater privacy and entry to the home. The front door opens into the living room with cathedral… Read More
