After we purchased our current home we found asbestos (vermiculite) in the rock-wool kitchen insulation. I could not, in good faith, keep the ceilings up, knowing that was all looming overhead. Additionally, the upstairs was hot.. very hot.. it had very little (or missing) insulation. All walls and ceilings were torn down – throughout the […]
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RSS feed for this sectionJust Listed! – Complete “Studs-out” Remodel in 78745
2512 Carlow Drive, 78745 3 beds / 2 full baths – 1,347 square feet Offered at $329,000 -Bird and butterfly Texas native plants -New roof with 25 yr warranty on materials & 5 year warranty on labor -New siding and trim w/ 50 year warranty -New double pane, gas-filled low-e windows with screens with lifetime […]
Incredible Investment Opportunity in South Austin!
Four-plex – $359,000 – Unit Mix 1/1.5 & 2/1.5 – 4,048 sq ft – 2305 Mission Hill *****Note: A similar four-plex in area recently sold for $369,900 or $102.41 per sq ft (3,612 sq ft). This property is being offered at $88.93 per sq ft. ***** This is a great opportunity to invest in a […]
I Knew We Were Living in a “Stable Market,” but It’s Great to Know That We’re 2nd in the Nation!
This article was recently posted in the Austin Business Journal . And make sure to view stats directly from FreddieMac. They really paint the picture well.
Austin Parks & Recreation – Alcohol Consumption – Permit Requirements by Park
SOURCE: PARD INTERNAL EMAIL SENT: 11 JUN 2014 TEMPORARY ALCOHOL PERMIT REQUIRED: Temporary Alcohol Permit Required: Alamo Pocket Park/Recreation Center Andrews School Park Archstone Greenbelt Austin High Tennis Center Austin Memorial Cemetery Austin Nature Science Center Austin Recreation Center Balcones District Park/Pool Barrington School Park Barrow Nature Preserve Bartholomew Pool Barton Creek Greenbelt Barton Creek […]
Featured Home: Spacious, Updated Home w/ Exemplary Schools
Open floor plan, and so many updates! New wood floors. Stacked stone fireplace. Window treatments, top down shades. Storage cabinet in garage. Epoxy garage floors. Updated laundry room. Laundry chute. Pantry cabinet. Children’s playhouse. Kayak/canoe rack. Additional shelves in master closet. Hidden storage in master bath. Additional updates from the previous owner include granite counter […]
How to Buy a Home
Whether you are buying to owner occupy or you want to invest, there are a few steps that need to be taken. #1 Define Your Goals Are you tired of paying rent? Have you outgrown your current home? Would you like a larger yard? Would you rather live in a different area? Do you […]
Average Costs of Fixing, Upgrading or Remodeling
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING ESTIMATES Electrical Retrofit receptacle – rewire reverse polarity $50-$75 standard light fixture $125-$200 receptacle – replace conventional with GFCI $100-$125 receptacle-CO/ALR (aluminum) $75-$100 receptacle – stove/dryer $100-$125 receptacle-conventional $125-$150 receptacle-split $175-$250 receptacle – exterior with cover $175-$250 fluorescent light fixture $180-$250 ground-public system $90-$120 ground-private system (with ground rods) $250-$300 exhaust […]
Life Expectancy of Household Components
The National Association of Home Builders put together a study that totaled average life expectancies for various housing components. To get this information, NAHB conducted a comprehensive telephone survey of manufacturers, trade associations and researchers to develop information about the longevity of housing components. Many of the people interviewed emphasized that the life expectancy of […]
The One Thing, by Gary Keller – My Notes, Part 1 of 2
My Take-Aways from The One Thing, by Gary Keller – Part 1 of 2 Definitions: Luck – getting what you want without any work Success – Getting what you want Example: If you had all the $$$ in the world, to buy a home, there would be no choices – There are no homes worth […]