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DEALING WITH AGENTS WHO PANIC THEIR CLIENTS...

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:22:59 -0500

More often than not my experience working with other Realtors is very professional and normally results in a new friendship. It takes a professional partnership to walk buyers and sellers through the many challenges that arise on the way to closing a property. Representing your client does not make the other agent your enemy. It is always a joy to work with agents who are able to represent their clients best interest and also respond professionally to the wants or needs of the other agent and his clients.

Occasionally you will find yourself in a situation where an agent tends to panic their clients and makes the whole process much more difficult than need be. Here are some tips for working with these agents:

1. Meet with them personally over coffee or in their office if they feel more comfortable. Tearing down the email wall and putting a face on your contract is very important. It is hard easy to hate an email.

2. Be Professional in your dealings. One of the biggest mistakes I see is when agents put their clients on copy of every piece of email that goes back and forth between agents, lender and agent, title and agent. There is a difference between your legal obligation to keep your client informed and passing on information that can create distrust in the other agent or any other party to the agreement. Emails are difficult to gage at times and some may appear to be angry when in fact the person writings was in a hurry and did not take the time to make it smooth.

3. Talk with everyone in the process at least a couple of times a week. Once by phone and once by email. If everyone stays informed it makes them feel more at ease.

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Austin Texas

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:15:07 -0500

The Cup Cake Contest Downtown Austin. Mikah Kirkpatrick and Sandy represent Waltons and win best Chocolate!

I really, really love living in Texas! We are having such fun here. I was born in West Texas but my family moved us to Arizona when I was very young. Arizona was a great place to live. I graduated High School and returned to Texas for my College Education. My heart has always been in Texas and a few years ago we had the opportunity to move my family back here. It has been a great experience we have made tons of new friends and we really enjoy the pace of life.

Learn more about Austin Texas: roundrockhomes@gmail.com

alan Kirkpatrick, Realtor

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HOME COMING IN ROUND ROCK TEXAS!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:26:06 -0500

Round Rock Texas is a great place to live and to raise a family. Filled with warm loving people, quality schools and Friday night lights. October is a beautiful thing in Texas. Stony Point High School celebrated their homecoming with a victory over McNeil

The Stony Point Choir sings the national Anthem along with the choir from Hopewell middle school.

The Tigers beat the Mavs 21-14 to advance their record to 6=0 and 4-0 in district play. It was an awesome night that featured the Stony Point award winning marching band playing a selection of Journy songs including "Don't Stop Believing".

That is Zak Kirkpatrick on the drum set.

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The Homecoming dance featured Midnight Riot a band that includes Amanda Kirkpatrick on vocals and Zak on drums.

ACCENTS BY ANNA, designs in Austin

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:11:50 -0500

Looking for a design specialist for that empty listing. I hightly reccomend Anna Light of Accepts by Anna. Extremely professional, she will add a touch of class that will put your listing at the top of buyers list. She is connected to some of the best furniture and design companies in Austin. She can decorate by room. She will cusult with buyers and use their furnishing or she can contract to make your listings look like a modle home.

You can reach her at: turnannalifht@yahoo.com or call 512-587-8377

BIGGEST CUPCAKE IN THE WORLD!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:40:54 -0500

A recent trip to downtown Austin put me in direct proximity to a huge chocolate cupcake. Ha

My daughter is a pastry chef and she entered a cupcake contest downtown and won best chocolate cupcake. While viewing all the great entries it was difficult not to take this huge cupcake home!

One of the must See's if you are downtown in Austin is Waltons Bakery. http://www.waltonsfancyandstaple.com/home.aspx

You will love what you see. You can grab a great deli sandwich and finish off your meal with a hand crafted coffee and a pastry. So much to choose from you will enjoy making your selection.

Waltons is another great excuse for seeing 6th street in downtown Austin.

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3 Short Sale Tips

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:36:23 -0500

Protect your clients and yourself. Don't be afraid of short sales but do be prepared.

1. Qualify the sellers financial status. Not every home in jeopardy of foreclosure is a candidate for a short sale. In order to qualify the seller for a short sale you need to gather information about their financial condition:

-request copies of the sellers most recent loan payment coupons and statements

-Gather information on all debt obligations the seller faces.

-Contrast the sellers debt obligations with their real assets, for example if the seller has ownership of other real property, a high wage, sell-able assets the bank may be unwilling to grant a short sale until those assets are liquidated.

This information will help protect you from lender fraud.

2. Gather a property profile from a title company prior to getting the listing.

-I was doing some research on a property recently the clients wanted to list. Once I had the property profile, I realized that the owner of record was different. In addition a mobile home now resided on the property but it did not show up in the records. Needless to say a great deal of work is ahead of the current owners.

3. Refer your clients to proper legal counsel. Financial distress can snowball quickly and overwhelm your client. They need to fully understand their rights and obligations. They need clear understanding on what the benefits of short sale would be over a foreclosure. Whither or not they act on the referral you will have written proof that you made the referral.

Thin you might be a candidate for a short sale? Email me at roundrockhomes@gmail.com

SELLING YOUR HOME?

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:46:28 -0500

Have you been thinking about putting your home on the market?

There may be no better time than right now. The market has really been moving this year with the 8000 dollar tax credit to first time home buyers. The movement has caused a kind of domino effect.

First time home buyers start the effect by buying what they can afford, then the sellers who now have cash look to the market for their new home and often will upgrade and buy at the next level. We could see a very busy October and November as home buyers rush to get in on the tax break before it expires end of November.

If you have been kicking around the idea of putting your home on the market email me for a FREE market evaluation: roundrockhomes@gmail.com

HE KNOWS ME..

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:25:03 -0500

Most of you have more than one blog. The post below is from www.alanmaz.blogspot.com I use this blog for our Bible Study and as an outlet for deep thinking. You are welcome to check it out and comment if you like.

HE KNOWS ME... One of the biggest steps in my young christian life was moving from God loves the world and others to a understanding that God loves me personally and knows me. It was always easier to see how God could love someone else. At times I did not even love myself, so how could an awesome Holy, Powerful God love me. Besides isn't he busy with a vast universe. I am only a spec in that universe, surely He would not even miss me if I were gone.

How wrong I was! God did know me and He had singled me out as uniquely important as He has with us all.

"You have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit down and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways, before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. Psalm 139:1-4

As I opened to God in my daily life, He revealed how much he loved me and how well he knew me. I am not just another number to God. There is a beautiful passage in Isaiah 49:16 that reads

"See I have engraved you in the palm of my hands"

That passage looked forward to the cross where Jesus' hands were permanently engraved with nails as he was put on a cross. That scar bears my name so to speak. It was for me that he went to the cross. I am engraved in the palms of his hands. Knowing this changes the way we live. It is to higher purpose than survival we are called. We have been created and uniquely designed by God to fulfill His purpose upon the earth. In even the smallest ways of our daily lives we impact the present and prepare the future.

FORBES ON TEXAS BUSINESS

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:53:31 -0500

This recent article from Forbes shows Texas business friendly climate is getting attention.

The Lone Star State ranked 8th on this year's list, up from 9th in 2008.

The magazine ranks all 50 states based on costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, current economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life.

Business costs, which include labor, energy and taxes are weighted the most heavily.

Texas ranks No. 1 in the land for overall economic climate and third for growth potential. But the state ranked fairly low (39th) for quality of life and was 29th when it comes to cost of doing business.

Virginia garnered the top spot for the best business climate in the country for the fourth straight year. Virginia is the only state ranked in the top 20 in each of the six categories, and its $325 billion economy is expected to be the 10th largest in the U.S. in 2009.

Rhode Island ranked last on the list with the worst regulatory environment and high costs of business.

Click here for more on the list.

If you are looking to relocate your business or start a new business in a more friendly environment email me at: roundrockhomes@gmail.com

IN THIS ECONOMY WHAT WOULD CHARLIE DO?

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:33:07 -0500

I have always been a big fan of Charlie Chaplin. I collect his memorabilia and have most of his films on video in my collection. A few years ago I read his autobiography and greatly enjoyed it. Charlie was a great comedian but he was also a fierce business man.

At the age of 8 he was without a father, his brother was off to war and his mother was committed to an institution. He lived on the streets until he eventually landed a role in a vaudeville traveling show. His life was very hard and he learned to appreciate the small graces of life.

Years later after Charlie found great success he did not forget those hard years. Chaplins movies would often make him a million dollars. Just think about that in light of the fact that you could go see his movie for just one nickle. He did not allow the fame or money to make him greedy or unappreciative.

He tells the story of how some actor friends tried to get him to join them in the stock market where they were making tons of money. They wanted him to take the little he had in the bank and millions he had in his mattress and put it into stocks. Their final plea came one day before the great stock market crash that led to the Great Depression. He refused and the rest is history.

As we look at the difficult times we are in right now, it is important for us to focus on the little graces of life. We do have so much to be thankfurl. Chaplin is inspirational in that he looked for the opportunity in the times in which he lived. He used his gifts to bring joy to a hurting world.

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MOST VIEWED BELOW 500 THOUSAND BUT ABOVE 400 THOUSAND

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:35:17 -0500

This is a beaty and priced right. Over 4000 sq ft. and brand new. All the room you will need.

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113 N. Saddle Ridge, Cedar Park, TX 78613

MLS Number: 9884369

Price: $429,990	Total SQFT: 4,217
Bedrooms: 5	Year Built: 2009
Baths: 3
Office: Our House Realty, Inc.
Remarks: Amazing home with one of a kind detailing! Large media and game rooms on 2nd floor. Old World Charmer!!
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From Sept. 1 through Sept. 20 this property got a lot of on line attention. It is a great time to buy in Central Texas. If you want an up close look at this home and others like it email me at roundrockhomes@gmail.com

Alan Kirkpatrick, Realtor for Austin Texas Homes

GOOOO TEXAS!!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:35:09 -0500

A Big win for UT tonight against Texas Tech.

In the end, the No. 2 Longhorns' 34-24 victory over Tech didn't erase the heartbreak of missing out on a chance to win last year's national championship. But it had to feel good to get this game in the win column. Tech fought hard and moved almost at will on offense but in the end the Longhorns made the plays on defense to shut down Tech.

Better yet Texas discovered a running game thanks to Tre Newton. He may be a goldmine as the season wears on. GREAT GAME TEXAS!!

Teravista Elementrary Receives an Exemplary school rating

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:26:15 -0500

ROUND ROCK TEXAS

Teravista Elementary gets Exemplary rating

Go Tigers! Teravista Elementary - home of the Tigers - has received the highest possible Accountability Rating from the Texas Education Agency for 2009.

Opened in 2008, this Teravista school has received a rating of Exemplary, the highest of the four ratings assigned by the TEA, and one earned by only 25.8% of Texas public schools in 2009.*

An Exemplary rating means that a campus must have at least 90 percent of its students meet or exceed the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) standard on each subject, including Reading, English/Language Arts, Math, Writing, Social Studies and Science. A campus must also have a dropout rate of 2 percent or less to earn an Exemplary rating.

The top rating for Teravista Elementary is the latest good news about Teravista schools. In addition, a recent study by Newsweek ranked Stony Point High School among the top 6 percent of the nation's high schools. The Newsweek study ranked schools based on the number of students taking Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge tests, divided by the number of graduating seniors.

For more information about Teravista schools, including the growing number of higher learning institutions opening just across the street from the community, click here.

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Can you afford a home?

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:26:03 -0500

There is a great article linked below on msn real estate that shows you can afford a home now.

http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=21364704&GT1=35000

Here is the first paragraph:

Believe it or not, you can get into a $150,000 starter home with less than $2,500 in savings. You'll need to leverage the new $8,000 federal tax incentive and have at least average credit, but your monthly payment would work out to about $1,000 a month including taxes and insurance.

Austin/Round Rock is one of 25 cities listed where you can find a great home for 150000 or under. If you want to take a closer look email me at: roundrockhomes@gmail.com

You can have a home with a great backyard in an awesome community. Let me show you how.

Upcoming films made in Austin Texas

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:32:20 -0500

Upcoming Releases

Jollenbach
Directed by Dana Glover, this thriller is about the disappearance of a couple in the Jollenbach House.

ExTerminators
Heather Graham and Jennifer Coolidge depict women who meet at an anger-management session and the friendship that ensues.

The 2 Bobs
Tim McCanlies wrote and directed this comedy about two friends (both named Bob) who drop out of school and begin their own company.

The Tree of Life
Brad Pitt and Sean Penn are among the cast of characters in the 1950s story about three brothers.

Temple Grandin
Claire Danes plays Temple Grandin, a renowned scientist who struggles with autism.

Whip It
Drew Barrymore's directing debut tells the story of the Lone Star Roller Derby and the girls who run it.

Band Slam
Starring Vanessa Hudgens and Lisa Kudrow, this movie about a high school outcast's bond with a popular girl over their shared love of music results in them assembling a rock group that looks to win their school's upcoming battle of the bands competition.

Fireflies in the Garden
A drama/semi-autobiographical story about a family torn apart by an unexpected tragedy, starring Julia Roberts, Carrie-Anne Moss, Ryan Reynolds, Willem Dafoe and Emily Watson. Written and directed by Dennis Lee.

The Sno Cone Stand, Inc.
A comedy, starring Morgan Fairchild and Tony Sirico, about three 20-something stockbroker trainees who hate their jobs and their self-absorbed boss and will try just about anything, including selling sno cones, "to climb their way down the corporate ladder."

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PUT A CAPTION ON THESE PICTURES

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:04:57 -0500

Below are a few pictures that need captions. What do you think the captions should be. If you were using these pictures to headline a major newspaper what would you say. They were fun to take but after we looked at them we thought it would be funny to try this little exercise.

Have fun!

AUSTIN FOOD

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:25:49 -0500

Each City has its own flavor and favorites when it comes to food. So what can you find in Austin Texas to eat?

Austin has an eclectic collection of wonderful foods. Go downtown and you can experience a world of different kinds of food; Indian, Mexican, Italian, American, just about every kind of food you can imagine.

If you are visiting Austin soon... here are some recommendations for fun and fine dining.

Moonshine Grill! Great food! www.moonshinegrill.com

Hut's Hamburgers. Fun and great burgers. http://www.hutsfrankandangies.com/

The Salt lick is a great place to sample Texas BBQ. http://saltlickbbq.com/

WHILE YOUR HERE WHY NOT LOOK AT REAL ESTATE IN AUSTIN? email me at alanmaz1@earthlink.net

ROUND ROCKING TEXAS!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:34:50 -0500

Round Rock Texas just 15 minutes north of downtown Austin Texas has some wonderful people and great communities and some of the best schools in the country.

Friday night Lights is a great place to meet friends and enjoy a great football game.

That's my daughter5th from the left. That's my son on the drum kit just off the field bottom middle. The stadium is called the PALACE. It is a fantastic sports venue. The Round Rock high school football teams will be featured in this stadium at least a couple of times a year. It has a huge screen to watch replays and live cameras film the game action.

Most viewed properties in Austin!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:08:48 -0500

From August 1st to September 6th

10 properties listed. Show On Map Google Earth Create Showing Package Compare Side-by-Side Trip Planner Select All
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5208 Langwood DR, Austin, TX 78754

MLS Number: 9387213

Price: $89,900	Total SQFT: 1,727
Bedrooms: 2	Year Built: 1977
Baths: 2
Office: e-Executive Realty
Remarks: Low price to be sold as is:nice open floorplan with high ceilings, close to downtown, offers privacy
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456 Falcon LN, Leander, TX 78641

MLS Number: 9118583

Price: $199,000	Total SQFT: 3,242
Bedrooms: 4	Year Built: 2006
Baths: 2
Office: Keller Williams Realty
Remarks: MOTIVATED SELLER REDUCED $16,000 FOR QUICK SALE!! THIS BEAUTIFUL ALL OPEN CARTER PLAN From Lennars Medallion Collection is Stunning!!Designer Black Appliances in Kitchen With Ceramic Back Splash,42" Raised Panel Cabinets,Center Island and More. OPEN to Family Room.Huge Game Room For Entertaining. On-Q Structured Wiring, Pre Wired For (CAT-5E). Rounded corners Throughout,2" Faux Wood Blinds. Lots of Tile Throughout.Sprinkler System and Covered Patio All on GREENBELT.100% Financing Available. WOW!!
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14307 Jennave LN, Austin, TX 78728

MLS Number: 8772041

Price: $200,000	Total SQFT: 2,056
Bedrooms: 3	Year Built: 1985
Baths: 2
Office: Coldwell Banker United REALTOR
Remarks: Wonderful two story home in Wells Branch Parkway with a pool! Recent updates include new 16 SEER HVAC, paint, carpet, new laminate floors throughout most of the first floor. Open kitchen to family room with charming fireplace. Large formal living and dining combination. Master has a sitting area, backyard is landscaped with sprinkler and pool that has recently been replastered. This house is in terrific shape! Very nice existing refrigerator conveys.
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2209 Little Tree BND, Cedar Park, TX 78613

MLS Number: 8681112

Price: $224,900	Total SQFT: 2,391
Bedrooms: 3	Year Built: 2001
Baths: 2
Office: Keller Williams Realty
Remarks: An entertainer's dream! Nice open floorplan w/ample space looking out over the spectacular in-ground heated pool. Backyard feels private with no neighbor behind and single story homes on either side. Extensive ceramic tile on first floor. Huge pantry, lots of kitchen cabs & counters. Gameroom upstairs & Nice sized bedrooms all w/walk-in closets. Plus even more storage in garage and understairs. NEW ROOF! I'm GORGEOUS INSIDE, & I have a POOL!
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7506 Lobelia DR, Austin, TX 78729

MLS Number: 6826623

Price: $207,000	Total SQFT: 1,952
Bedrooms: 3	Year Built: 1990
Baths: 2
Office: Outlaw Real Estate Group
Remarks: Large one-story home on quiet street! Large kitchen, wood laminate floors, 10ft. high ceilings, crown molding, double pane windows, garden style tub with separate shower in master bedroom. Recent roof. Great designer paint throughout. Great landscaping with beautiful trees. This home could qualify for a $8000 first time homebuyer credit!
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1906 Rutherford DR, Leander, TX 78641

MLS Number: 6442659

Price: $152,999	Total SQFT: 2,115
Bedrooms: 4	Year Built: 2002
Baths: 2
Office: Century 21 Ripley Realty
Remarks: Fabulous four-bedroom, white limestone home has an open floor plan, high ceilings, lots of windows, separate tub/shower in master bath, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, full sprinkler system and covered back patio. Move-in ready! This home could qualify for an $ 8,000 First Time Homebuyer Credit.
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11804 Arabian TRL, Austin, TX 78759

MLS Number: 5859270

Price: $295,000	Total SQFT: 2,416
Bedrooms: 4	Year Built: 1974
Baths: 2
Office: J.B. Goodwin, REALTORS
Remarks: Ranch style home on .47 of an acre. Large 4 bedroom home. Fourth bedroom can be an office/study. A formal living room with fireplace that overlooks the back patio and pool. Large family room that also looks out to the back patio and pool. The family room also has a large fire place and is open to the Kitchen.
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141 Lexington DR, Austin, TX 78737

MLS Number: 5705574

Price: $229,995	Total SQFT: 2,527
Bedrooms: 3	Year Built: 2004
Baths: 2
Office: Realty Executives - Austin
Remarks: Enjoy this well appointed spacious home in the South West's premium master planned community. With its spectacular Open floor plan you can relax on the private off master bedroom balcony. Numerous upgrades. Office/Den with built-in safe. Large lot, landscaping, professionally installed 6 zone sprinkler system front & rear. Over 350sqft of wooden deck & cover patio make the outdoors a great place to be. 2nd floor Flexible bonus/game room could be used to suite your needs.
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3416 Winding Shore LN, Pflugerville, TX 78660

MLS Number: 5441168

Price: $185,000	Total SQFT: 2,729
Bedrooms: 4	Year Built: 2003
Baths: 2
Office: RE/MAX Austin Skyline
Remarks: Absolutely a beauty! Rich solid wood floors & new carpet thru out~Pretty iron/wood railings~ hi-ceiling & open floor plan~Gehan built *only floor plan of its kind in the neighborhood~ All bedrms up~Double vanity~ His/hers walk in closets~ Nice island~ 42 inch cabinets~ Storage galore~ Functional kitchen ~ Custom Paint thru out ~ Covered patio~ Fenced & landscaped~ Awesome amenities Center w/3 pools, gym,golf course, party pavilion~ A must see!Home is in pristine condition.USDA Eligible!
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1413 Moss Creek DR, Leander, TX 78641

MLS Number: 4811644

Price: $174,950	Total SQFT: 2,312
Bedrooms: 3	Year Built: 1993
Baths: 2
Office: Landera Realty LLC
Remarks: USDA ELIGIBLE W/ ZERO DOWN.REDUCED OVER $10,000.!!! Quality everywhere. Your family will have plenty of room in this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home with 3 living areas including a media room and loft. Chef's kitchen w/ all the amenities. Beautiful hardwood & custom tile floors. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood.Terrific curb appeal. Shaded lush backyard perfect for entertaining. Near Tollways,Commuter rail and Shopping.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING COMMERCIAL...ITS TIME!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:10:28 -0500

OPPORTUNITIES TO BUY COMMERCIAL ARE LOOKING VERY ATTRACTIVE!

Rem Great opportunity to own a small piece of commercial property in the downtown San Marcos area. Hardwood floors, CHCA, 7 offices, 2 restrooms, reception area, numerous possibilities. Currently used by Hays County Womens Shelter. Appointments for showings are necessary and vary from day to day. Call to schedule appointment. Sellers would like to lease-back until 6/09 or so if possible.

over 3000 sq. ft. on one acre.

Great Investment! 100% occupancy, avg rent 670 per unit! TRUE 8 cap! 8-plex at 4-plex price! 2-bed/1.5-bath units, all about 1007 sq ft. Spacious living/dining, high ceilings upstairs.

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ITS FOOTBALL SEASON!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:23:42 -0500

Whatever football teams you root for this is an exciting time! The smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of the crack of shoulder pads, marching bands and hotdogs.

I am a football fan! From pop warner to pro football, I love it all. Our Stony Point High School football team started the year with a big win over San Antonios Alamo Hights high school 29-0. It looks like a promising year.

The Cowboys have a new stadium and I have tickets to one game in October. Jason is jealous. Are YOU ready for some football?

GREAT ARTICLE

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:17:03 -0500

MSN MONEY

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/celebrities-big-financial-blunders.aspx?slide-number=5

These are great stories that with real important principles that we need to pass on to our children. Learning how to handle money is a life long challenge. We have worked hard to teach our children how to take care of what they have and how to care for others.

A few years ago I read the autobiography of Charlie Chaplin. He made millions making movies and kept most of it under his matress so to speak. A few weeks before the great stock market crash many of his friends tried to get him to invest in the market. Among them was the Marks brothers. He refused and during the depression that followed the crash he was able to help many of his friends keep their homes.

CEDAR PARK TEXAS...SOLD!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:08:49 -0500

5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Home

''Backyard Oasis'' Fabulous family home on large corner lot with lush landscaping and sparkling in-ground pool! Featuring raised ceilings, arched ways, rounded corners, island kitchen with Corian counters, tile backsplash, upgraded 42" cabinets and breakfast bar. Extensive ceramic tile, fireplace and mantle, crown molding, master down with walk-in closet, double vanity, separate tub and shower. Large game room and spacious bedrooms upstairs, landscape lighting, sprinkler system, pergola plus much, much more!

I just helped some very happy buyers make an offer and get a contract on this home. It is a great property in a growing area very near Austin North. Cedar park also has some of the best schools in the state. This home also features a beautiful back yard complete with pool and spa.

This area is getting very hot for Real Estate. We started wtih 10 properties by the time my buyers came down from California we were down to only 7 one of which we met a very surprised owner who had just moved in a couple of days before. The seller sold so fast his agent did not have time to remove the property from the mls.

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MONEY IS NO OBJECT!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:43:56 -0500

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

WHY WAIT?

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE FINDING OUT HOW TO GET RICH!

You have probably heard all of these and many more catch phrases in an effort to capture your attention. long enough, to make a pitch for your business. I was scrolling through the channels on TV and came across one of the MAKE MILLIONS in Real Estate pitches. Its funny how they are always set in some fabulous resort near a pool where everyone is under weight, look great in swim suites and sipping on high dollar wines. How great would it be to see one of those pitches done from the front porch of a run down cabin in the backwoods of who knows where. ha

I have always been curious as to why a guy that could make millions in Real Estate would give it up for a career on selling materials to all who will buy. on how to make millions in Real Estate. Rarely does that questions get ask. I love to learn from others and have attended my fair share of seminars over the years. It is no fun to reinvent the wheel. Is it too pessimistic of me to believe that making millions in anything is a lot of hard work and that someone who has succeeded may be looking for an easier way to capitalize. That easier way could be selling you on a dream.

Can one make millions in Real Estate? When I first got into Real Estate investing, I met a gentlemen who became our insurance go to guy. At one meeting we had, I told him we were interested in Real Estate investment. He shared his philosophy on how to build wealth in Real Estate. He told me he had just closed on his 11 property. He said he wanted to be a millionaire so he decided that if he could get 10 properties at a value of 100000 dollars each that he would hold them and rent them until they were paid off and then sell them and ta da he would be a millionaire.

Over the years we have done well in Real Estate. We have also made a few mistakes. Those mistakes have taught us a lot about where to buy, when to buy and how to buy real estate. We have learned to do the hard work behind acquiring the right property at the right price.

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TAX FREE WEEKEND!

Alan Kirkpatrick Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:36:43 -0500

Another Great reason to move to Texas!

Needed school supplies are TAX FREE this weekend in Texas. Below is an early look at how the schools are preforming in Central Texas.

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	Austin Bastrop Del ValIe Dripping Springs Eanes Elgin Florence Georgetown Granger	Hays County Hutto Jarrell Johnson City Lago Vista Lake Travis Leander Liberty Hill Lockhart	Luling Manor Marble Falls Pflugerville Round Rock San Marcos Taylor Wimberley

If you want more detailed information on the schools and homes in the Central Texas area send me an email at roundrochhomes@gmail.com