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kyle: When Time is of the Essence, are you thinking about Buying a Home? $8000 Tax Credit - 08/01/09 07:32 PM
Are you thinking about Buying a Home? Using the $8000 Tax Credit the timeline is approaching.
When Time is of the Essence, we know that is a legalese term that most Realtors® adhere to but do not use much. What does it mean? According to a legalese website... I found this as the meaning.
A phrase in a contract that means that performance by one party at or within the period specified in the contract is necessary to enable that party to require performance by the other party.
Failure to act within the time required constitutes a breach of the contract. … (12 comments)
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kyle: Energy Saving Tips - 07/15/09 07:47 AM
Reading the monthly issue of TEXAS REALTOR® I ran across an article that answered some questions for me, just how much does one save in some of the energy saving ideas we hear so much about. Some of the answers were surprising to me and others not... SO here we go, according to the Texas Realtor® magazine of July 2009.
*A homeowner of a 10yr old 2 story, 2000 sq ft single family home could save up to $250 a year by upgrading the original air conditioning system.
*The annual water bill could be reduced by $50 a year by changing … (7 comments)
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kyle: USDA Loans are alive and well - 07/11/09 09:01 AM
Here in Texas we have many areas that are rural. Some near large cities, like Austin Texas or San Antonio. Just down the road from South Austin is a small town known as Buda then just a few miles further is the City of Kyle. South Austin real estate is a popular place for shopping and great food.
Both Buda and Kyle are growing by leaps and bounds, but still these areas are eligible for the USDA Loan Program that will give a loan of 102%. Are you a first time home buyer and can qualify for the $8,000 Tax Credit … (4 comments)
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kyle: Fireworks and Parades, it is a Celebration in Texas - 07/01/09 09:45 AM
Fireworks is a Grand Tradition to celebrate the Independence of America, July 4th.
This year in and around Austin Texas there will be many fireworks shows and parades, most free to all. I have read that individual neighborhoods like Shady Hollow and the Villages at Western Oaks are having parades to show their celebration of Freedom. Below are other events, just a partial list of what is happening this weekend.
Austin Fireworks at Auditorium Shores: The HEB sponsored fireworks display to be held at Auditorium Shores at The Long Center, where more than 100,000 Austinites will attend. Plus … (4 comments)
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kyle: It lives on .. and on.. and on... and on - 06/03/09 08:00 AM
Just musing today and staring at my keyboard, I was gently reminded by my friend Betina that I have not written a post in a week. Why? I don't really have an excuse, reason or can not put my finger on one. Just haven't had the heart?
So I am determined to pull myself out of this slump, and I started looking at some of my old posts, you do know that they are still active don't you. Some of them just keep growing, people keep searching for things and viola, an old post pops up. So that's all good. While … (11 comments)
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kyle: Thinking of Protesting Your Property Tax Bill? Time is running out... - 05/18/09 02:22 PM
Travis County Texas is home to the City of Austin, each year about this time the Property Tax Bill comes out to local homeowners. If you believe you are wrongly assessed then your right to protest and have that corrected has a time limit. June 1,2009 will be the last date to protest for this year.
According to the Travis County Central Appraisal District here are some things you will need in order to state your case.
The deadline for protests is June 1. The appraisal district said protesters need to arrive thoroghly prepared.
Bring the following:
photographs of property closing/settlement … (7 comments)
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kyle: Austin #8 in Forbes Ranking for best - 04/01/09 02:40 PM
The March 25, 2009 issue of Forbes Magazine declared Austin Texas as the top #8 Ranking for Best Places for Business and Career. thank you Forbes. We who live here know of the excellence we have around us, its nice to be able to share that with all you outsiders.
Low unemployment (4.2% in 2008) Income Growth, Job Growth(3.5%) and Projected Job Growth(2.3%) were some of the measured catagories. Along with a median Home Price of $188,300 Austin is definitely a place to be.
In February we did see a rise in our unemployment rate but I would guess not more … (8 comments)
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