Homestead Exemption Facts for Austin Texas What exemptions are available? There are several partial and absolute exemptions available. Some of these exemptions includ: General Residential Homestead Over 65 Over 55 Surviving Spouse Disability Homestead Disabled Veterans, Charitable Religious Freeport and Pollution Control Additional information can be found on the Forms page of their website under […]
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If you’re a homeowner and looking to beef up your insulation, which material is best for you? Insulation comes in many forms these days and there is not a simple answer. One type of insulation will be better suited for your situation than another. Some installations you can actually do yourself and others require the […]
Homeownership in Texas – FHA Mortgages
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 […]
Austin Landfill – Where to Dump Your Trash
The Actual Name is Austin Community Landfill – Not City of Austin Dump I had a very hard time finding out where to dump all the trash from a recent remodel. Too many organizations, too many broken links. All I wanted to do was dump a load of trash and not drive too, too far. […]
Austin Market Snapshot – April 2012 – How is the Value of Your Home Doing?
Right Click to Download Detailed April 2012 MLS Statistics by MLS Area
Austin’s New Light Rail Transit, the Bus and Some Other Musings
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 […]
Short Term Rentals in Austin are OK!
Opponents called the rentals a nuisance, landowners aren’t registering their rentals and the city wasn’t collecting hotel taxes. Lots of Austinites leave town and rent their homes during SXSW and ACL weekends. Why not? You can make some good money! Some neighborhood groups raised concerns earlier this year pushing for strict regulations, saying it will be […]
Austin Zoning Codes Explained
If you’ve ever wondered what a particular zoning code means, this document may be just what you need: City of Austin Zoning
Hays County Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Master Plan Finalized
The Hays County Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Master Plan was developed in 2002, updated in 2006 and has just been finalized (April 2012) In order to be considered for Texas Parks & Wildlife Department grants, counties are required to have a new parks master plan every 10 years, with updates to existing plans […]
Do It Yourself – Pest Control
The reason this post came about was an email sent out within my circle of friends today . One friend asked for a good pest control solution. I provided Cy-kick as an alternative to hiring a professional (as I have over the years). Soon after 4-5 other friends in the same circle chimed in and […]