austin homes: "How IS the Austin Real Estate Market these days?" - 10/14/08 12:07 AM
I get asked this question quite a bit. It comes from friends, acquaintances, clients, potential buyers, sellers, random strangers (well, maybe those those as much). Everyone wants to know how the market is doing.
Last night, while I was at church, I was speaking to three people who seemed enthralled with … (6 comments)
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austin homes: Don't you think that would be a good idea to include in the MLS remarks? - 10/12/08 04:32 PM
I showed four homes this afternoon in the Round Rock area. Thankfully, the buyers really liked the last one, so they may end up writing an offer very soon. We had just increased the price range about $20,000 in order to open it up a bit so that they would have … (30 comments)
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austin homes: Avery Ranch Home for Sale - NEW LISTING! Just $189,990 - 10/03/08 11:21 PM
One of our agents just listed a home in Avery Ranch West today. This is one of the most popular neighborhoods in the Round Rock/Cedar Park areas. For more information on the community and its awesome golf course, visit: http://averyranch.com/.
This home has some terrific features, including:
Built in 2005 … (7 comments)
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austin homes: First-Time Home Buyers - New Tax Credit Explained - Austin, Texas - 09/27/08 12:24 PM
As you may have heard, on July 30th, 2008 President Bush signed into law the Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 in order to help stimulate the economy. Among other items in the bill, Congress created a new home buyer tax credit. The Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 … (9 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Makes #10 on New List - "Cities Where Buying Makes Sense" - 09/23/08 10:12 PM
In a report that was just released via MSN's Real Estate portal, Austin ranked #10 on the list of "66 Cities Where Buying Makes Sense". Not surprisingly, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and McAllen, Texas also made the top ten!
The study was conducted to determine whether it is a … (15 comments)
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austin homes: Falcon Pointe - Pflugerville Texas - Home Sales Report - Summer 2008 - 09/20/08 02:21 PM
Falcon Pointe is a 700-acre master-planned community in the fast-growing Pflugerville area. As the largest master-planned community in Pflugerville, Falcon Pointe offers homes priced from the $170,000s to $300,000s by leading builders, along with a popular Residents' Club, parks and greenbelt trails. Falcon Pointe is home to three on-site schools, all part … (1 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Named #4 on Milken Institute's List of "Best Performing Cities" - 09/16/08 01:26 PM
I am happy to report that the Austin/Round Rock metro area ranked #4 in the country on the Milken Institute's new list of the Best Performing Cities in the U.S. This is not really a big surprise to those of us who call Austin home. We appear to have weathered … (7 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Luxury Homes - There are lots of options! - 09/13/08 05:05 PM
Whether you are looking for a classic estate in the heart of the city, or a Texas-sized ranch, Austin has it all! The central Texas area has much to offer if you are looking for a luxury property.
Granted, if you are looking for a beachfront bungalow or a mountain cabin, … (7 comments)
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austin homes: Lake Pflugerville is Getting a New Park and Pavillion - 09/07/08 10:41 PM
By the summer of 2009, Lake Pflugerville is set to receive a number of improvements, to the tune of $800,000. Included in the project will be a park on the north shore, gravel beach, pavilion, two covered and lighted picnic tables, a boat ramp, boat rentals and additional parking.
Yes, that … (12 comments)
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austin homes: Southwest Austin Zip Code is #2 for "Places Where Homes are Selling the Fastest" in the Country! - 09/05/08 11:23 PM
According to a report from Business Week magazine which was released today, Austin real estate has not suffered the same ill effects that have plagued many markets around the U.S. The zip code 78749 placed SECOND (behind Sunnyvale, CA) for the lowest number of days on the market, at 68 days.
The … (9 comments)
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austin homes: Real Estate Provides Freedom, Friendships - 08/29/08 11:37 PM
Yesterday, while I was out and about, I spoke with two of my ActiveRain friends on the phone. Paul Slaybaugh called me and we chatted for awhile, then he had to go because he was busy with his two sons. I later called Adam Waldman and he had to call me … (50 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Named #5 on "Where Home Prices are Likely to Rise" - Forbes.com List - 08/27/08 12:40 PM
Once again, the Austin economy has managed to make it onto an encouraging list. Yesterday, Austin was named #5 on Forbes.com's list of places where home prices are likely to rise.
The study looked at the following criteria to develop this list:
Projected housing starts
Job growth figures
Cost structures … (11 comments)
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austin homes: "I'm Not Sure if We're Ready to...." - 08/21/08 12:12 PM
I am currently 38 years old, as of this past weekend. Having been married for 15 years now, I have been around a lot of couples, both with and without children. Obviously, I also see a lot of married couples when I am trying to help them to buy or sell … (21 comments)
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austin homes: How ActiveRain Has Changed my Outlook on Referrals - 08/20/08 10:01 PM
I have been playing here in the Rain for just over a year now, and I have been fortunate enough to have received a good number of referrals from my friends here. For the past 12 years or so, I have been selling homes here in Austin, Texas. Since our primary … (85 comments)
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austin homes: "Is Everyone in Austin this Friendly?" - 08/19/08 02:15 PM
I have worked with buyers relocating to Austin, Texas for almost 12 years now. Of course, I also work with sellers and local buyers, too. Many of the people that are coming from other states are quick to note how friendly everyone seems.
First, it starts at their hotel (or perhaps … (11 comments)
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austin homes: No Excuses - Why You MUST Get Pre-Approved with a Mortgage Professional! - 08/08/08 01:51 PM
As a real estate broker and co-owner of Austin Texas Homes, LLC, I always train my agents to get their clients pre-approved before they look at even one home. If you are a home buyer, you may be thinking to yourself, "Wow, that seems a bit harsh. Couldn't we just look … (21 comments)
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austin homes: The fundamentals of real estate investing - Even my seven-year old daughter "gets it" - 08/04/08 11:12 AM
My daughter Aleah loves board games. I think of some of them as "bored" games, but I do try to indulge when I can. I am usually hoping for a quick game that doesn't require too much thought, like Chutes and Ladders, or a game that I actually sort of enjoy, … (61 comments)
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austin homes: Top 10 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home - In fact, I'll throw in an extra one for you! - 07/21/08 12:05 AM
I have been selling homes in and around Austin, Texas since January 1997, and I have helped many, many sellers as a listing agent. I am also the broker and owner of a company with 16 agents, and I train others on how to sell real estate.
In a nutshell, part … (54 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Named #2 "Best Place to Buy a Home" on Forbes List - Texas Takes FOUR Spots! - 07/17/08 12:48 PM
Forbes magazine released its list of the "Top Places to Buy a Home" in the U.S., analyzing the 40 largest metro areas across the country. Austin was named the 2nd best place to buy a home right now in the nation, topped only by the Houston market. San Antonio … (6 comments)
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austin homes: South Congress - Hip, Eclectic, Vibrant Area Near Downtown Austin - 07/11/08 12:04 PM
I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard the word "SoCo". It was the summer of 2003, and I was working with some clients who were relocating from Minnesota and looking in the downtown Austin area. We were in the driveway of a home that we had just seen … (3 comments)
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austin homes: Are You Still Sitting on the Sidelines? Stop Being a Bench Warmer! - 07/02/08 11:33 PM
I am a huge NFL football fan, and I know that each team is able to carry a maximum of 53 players on its roster. Of this number, there are many who never see any playing time on the field.
A couple of nights ago, I was happy to attend … (17 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Home for Sale - Eanes ISD - Just $789,000 on One Acre Lot - 06/05/08 04:26 PM
This beautiful home at 2414 Demona Drive in the Bella Lago subdivision in west Austin was just listed yesterday. It is located in the acclaimed Eanes ISD.
Features:
4675 s.f. per the tax records
4 bedrooms, 3.5 … (2 comments)
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austin homes: Cool Date and/or Hangout Idea in Austin, Texas - Alamo Drafthouse - 05/30/08 10:56 PM
I recently went to the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Austin on Sixth Street with my wife to see "Iron Man" (read my movie review here - "Iron Man" = The Best Movie I have seen in awhile).
The Drafthouse is a unique moviegoing experience and I thought it would be a great idea … (7 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Websites that can help - 05/27/08 05:17 PM
I have lived in Austin now for almost 20 years, but I was thinking about the types of things that I would like to learn if I were moving to a new area of the country. Many of these have already been covered in my online relocation … (14 comments)
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austin homes: Best Places to Work in Austin, Texas - 05/23/08 12:17 PM
Each year, Fortune Magazine publishes its list of America's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Fortune's staff scrutinizes hundreds of companies, surveying employees and reviewing each company's stated philosophy, employee handbooks, and other materials in order to come up with their annual rankings.
Google was ranked #1 again this year.
… (12 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Named # 4 on Forbes.com list of "Best Cities for Home Sellers" - 05/15/08 01:17 PM
Austin was recently named the #4 city on Forbes' "Best Cities for Home Sellers", which analyzed the top 40 metropolitan areas around the country. Austin currently ranks 16th on the list of largest metro areas.
Factors used to determine this year's rankings included:
2007 unsold vacancy rate
How much the … (6 comments)
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austin homes: Forbes Magazine Article Names Austin, Texas #3 on its "recession proof cities" list - 05/14/08 04:08 PM
Once again, Austin, Texas has made national news. Forbes.com has named Austin #3 on its new list of "Recession Proof" cities. The top two cities were Oklahoma City and San Antonio, TX.
The top 50 largest metro areas were ranked on a scale using three major factors, namely:
Unemployment … (14 comments)
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austin homes: Teravista Home for Sale - Round Rock TX - Golf Course Community near IKEA and Outlet Mall - 05/08/08 11:20 PM
One of my agents, Alan Kirkpatrick, listed a great home today in his neighborhood on the north side of Round Rock (Teravista).
It is well-priced for the area at $238,000, since prices in this subdivision range up to the high $400's now.
Features:
4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms100% brickCuldesac lot surrounded by lush landscapingHigh … (10 comments)
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austin homes: Golf Course Homes near Austin, Texas - One-Story Homes under $300,000 - 05/03/08 09:15 PM
The Austin, Texas area is home to a myriad of both private and public, "daily fee" golf courses. One of our more common request from those looking to retire to Austin is to find something reasonably priced backing to a golf course. With that in mind, I gathered a few current … (2 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Named #3 among "Hottest Places to Get a Job" - 03/12/08 08:13 PM
With the economic uncertainties facing many areas of the country, I feel blessed to be in Austin, Texas these days. Over the past several months, Austin seems to have been on the national radar more and more often. Today, according to a story from ABC News, Austin is #3 for its … (13 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Luxury Homes - Properties with over 10,000 square feet! - 03/12/08 04:40 PM
Do you need a LOT of space in your home? Perhaps enough space to play rugby, or host a small platoon of guests? Maybe you have a very large family, or you love to entertain. No matter what your needs are, there are plenty of big homes available in Austin and … (15 comments)
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austin homes: Who's on your Rubik's Cube team? Choosing the right supporting cast - 03/10/08 03:02 PM
When speaking to my clients and to agents who work for me, I have often referred to the real estate business as a jigsaw puzzle in which many pieces must fit into place in order for things to work out properly. I was mulling over this idea today, and I realized … (24 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Relocation Package - 03/03/08 09:37 AM
I have written a number of articles which I hope you will find helpful as you are researching the Austin area. I tried to cover many of the major questions that I receive on a day-to-day basis as a real estate broker working with buyers who are relocating from other cities and … (27 comments)
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austin homes: Are You Considering Relocating to Austin, Texas? An Open Letter - 02/29/08 10:09 PM
Dear Potential Austin Home Buyer,
Austin is a beautiful and eclectic town with an optimistic and youthful spirit. I can understand why you would like to live here with us. I was born and raised in Dallas, but I have lived here for almost 20 years now.
If you are considering relocating … (18 comments)
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austin homes: Crazy Weather in Austin This Week! - 02/26/08 11:27 PM
There is an old saying in our state, "If you don't like the weather in Texas, wait five minutes - it'll change!". This is sometimes completely true, and never more so than this week so far.
Yesterday, my mom was in town, so we took the kids out shopping and to … (7 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas is Named One of the Least Stressful Places in the U.S. - 02/14/08 03:45 PM
According to a recent study conducted by bizjournals of the largest 50 metropolitan areas in the country, Austin was named among the least stressful places to live in the United States. As an Austin-area resident for the past 20 years, I am not surprised to hear this, as I have always … (20 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Golf Courses - Private Courses - 02/12/08 06:52 PM
I did some research on private golf courses in the general Austin area, and I honestly had no idea how many courses there were around here, not to mention driving ranges. There are over 60 courses total in this area (both private and public included), which means that there is one golf … (23 comments)
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austin homes: What Can We Learn From Bob Barker? The Price MUST Be Right! - 02/08/08 07:01 PM
When I was a kid, I watched a lot of gameshows, particularly when I was home sick from school. One of my favorites was "The Price is Right". With its over-excited audience, this program has an enthusiasm that is contagious, which is one reason why it has lasted so long (it … (46 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Named Fastest Growing Large Metro Area in the U.S. - 02/02/08 02:17 PM
This past week brought yet another national article promoting Austin, Texas as a city with a vibrant and growing economy.
Forbes magazine has named Austin the "Fastest Growing Large Metro Area" in the United States, predicting growth of 32% GMP (Gross Metropolitan Product) over the next five years. Additionally, the article states … (6 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Named as Top Place to Buy a House by Entrepreneur Magazine - 01/29/08 10:36 AM
Last week, "Entrepreneur Magazine" released its latest list of Best Places to Buy a House. Not surprisingly, the Austin metro area placed at the top of the list this time around. In the article, columnist Danielle Babb (who also co-authored a book on finding foreclosures with my friend Bill Nazur) states, … (18 comments)
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austin homes: Psst.....Ask for the business! What do you have to lose? - 01/28/08 10:11 PM
I had a sign call for one of my listings in north Austin yesterday, and we set up an appointment to take a look at the home today at 3:00. He sounded like a nice young guy on the phone when we spoke, and we had a great rapport during the … (40 comments)
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austin homes: My funny and intriguing son - 01/27/08 11:50 PM
My nine-year old son, Brandon, is one of the most interesting and witty kids that I have encountered. Sometimes, he says things while joking around with us that make my wife Pam and I double over in laughter. Other times, he is able to do this unintentionally. Over the past few … (35 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Area Hospitals - An Overview - 01/26/08 06:37 PM
If you are considering relocating to the Austin, Texas area, you may have questions with regard to the medical facilities here. Basically, no matter where you live in the general Austin area, there is probably a hospital located within 10-15 minutes of your home, especially with the advent of the toll … (12 comments)
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austin homes: Do you ever feel like the Gilligan of real estate? - 01/16/08 04:26 PM
My wife and I have had a long-standing joke about Gilligan's Island (which I mentioned on a previous post): "Do you remember that episode of Gilligan's Island when they were poised to get off of the island, but then Gilligan screwed something up and they were forced to remain there?"
If you … (111 comments)
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austin homes: So, You're Going on a Listing Appointment? How to Win Almost Every Time - 01/13/08 03:35 PM
Over the years, I have gone on hundreds of listing appointments. These days, it seems as though I am competing less and less often, since they probably found me through a friend of mine or a past client. When I do compete, I haven't really kept track of the percentage … (145 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas New Homes - What Can You Buy for $175,000 or Under? - 01/10/08 10:49 PM
While I was showing new homes today throughout the Pflugerville and Round Rock areas (just north of Austin), I realized that many potential buyers might not realize just how many brand-new construction homes we have available here.
There are new homes available in virtually every price range in and around Austin, … (19 comments)
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austin homes: WOW! Ringing in the new year with new business (some of it is from Active Rain!) - 01/10/08 07:29 PM
I met today with another client that came from my blog here at ActiveRain. They found my blog about two months ago and called me directly. They are looking to build a home, probably in the $500-600K range. We looked at a number of builders, and I gave them a brief … (35 comments)
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austin homes: Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes! Looking back over my 11-year career in real estate - 01/07/08 03:00 PM
This month marks my eleven-year anniversary in full-time Austin real estate. When I started in January 1997, things were far different.
Here are some of the key differences, both in our market and in my life:
THEN: We about 2,700 agents in our local board.
NOW: There are over 9,700 agents in Austin.
THEN: … (55 comments)
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austin homes: This Post Contains 7 Essential Vitamins and Minerals!!! - 01/03/08 06:05 PM
A few mornings ago, I was getting some cereal for my six-year old daughter, and she said something that stuck with me, both because it seemed very observant and because it provides an interesting lesson for all of us in real estate.
"Dada, did you ever notice that every cereal box … (29 comments)
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austin homes: Top Employers in Austin Texas - Looking for a job? These may be worth considering - 12/27/07 09:09 PM
Occasionally, we have potential home buyers who are considering moving to Austin, and they ask about the primary employers here in this area. Each year, the Austin Relocation Guide releases a list of the top Austin employers, both public and private. Here is the latest list:
1. The State of Texas - … (26 comments)
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austin homes: What Can I Buy in the Austin, Texas area for Under $150,000? Seriously? - 12/22/07 03:23 PM
Are you considering a move to Austin? Are you looking for an investment property here in Texas? Either way, we can help. Take a look at some of the incredible values still available here when compared with other markets around the country (we have others):
This home is located in Round Rock, … (15 comments)
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austin homes: Get Your Hand Out of my Pocket! - Handling Commission Beggars - 12/18/07 10:02 PM
In the course of my real estate career, I have had many people try to reach into my pocket and ask for a piece of my paycheck. I recently wrote a post about this subject: A Lesson Learned in my Real Estate Career
Though it is not always the case, I … (156 comments)
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austin homes: A Couple of Tips when dealing with Difficult Personalities... - 12/04/07 01:03 AM
Your cell phone rings. You check the caller ID. Oh, great. It's that agent you are working with trying to get that luxury home under contract. Uh oh. Although you want to get the deal done, you already don't like talking to him, since he is almost invariably rude and abrasive. … (58 comments)
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austin homes: What Can I Buy in the Austin, Texas Area for $1 Million? - 11/23/07 06:41 PM
In this week's portion of my series about the affordability and desirability of Austin real estate, this week I focus on homes priced just under $1 Million:
This terrific Stadler custom home built in 2004 is located on a one acre lot in west Austin. It features over 5000 square feet, with 5 bedrooms, … (39 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Texas Restaurant Review - Café Mangù in Pflugerville - 11/22/07 12:09 AM
My wife wrote another restaurant review for my primary website (http://www.austintexashomes.com/) and I wanted to share it here as well:
Café Mangù is a small restaurant in Pflugerville serving "Caribbean" food. The cooks hail from the Dominican Republic. Some of the dishes, such as ropa vieja, we at Austin Texas Homes were familiar … (5 comments)
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austin homes: Southwest Austin Real Estate - New Listing - $445,000 - 11/05/07 12:52 AM
7804 Meloncon Cove - Home Just Completed Home in Southwest Austin - $445,000
•Lots of upgrades - 2879 s.f., 4BR, 3 Bath Home (NEW!!)•Hardwood and Tile floors •Granite counter tops • Downstairs guest room with Full bath • Awesome 2 story family room with views • Tiled backsplash • Wired for cable, dish, Internet … (14 comments)
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austin homes: How to Get Sued Quickly! - 11/04/07 10:13 PM
I thought the headline above would get your attention. Basically, the quickest way to get sued is to utterly ignore this article.
I have been selling real estate full-time in the Austin area for almost 11 years now, and I am happy and thankful to report that I have yet to … (53 comments)
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austin homes: What can I buy in the Austin, Texas area for $750,000 - $800,000? - 11/02/07 08:06 PM
In Austin, your money will go far. Simply put, the Austin real estate market offers a lot of bang for the buck. As part of my continuing series of posts, this week I am exploring currently available homes in the $750,000 - $800,000 ballpark. If you see anything of interest, please … (20 comments)
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austin homes: Family Fun in Austin, Texas - 10/31/07 02:36 AM
Austin was named #1 on the list of "Best Cities for Relocating Families" last year by Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation, and with good reason. There is so much fun stuff for families to do here. With thanks to my beautiful wife, who helped me compile this list, I wanted to … (38 comments)
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austin homes: My Day with Project Intercept (Helping Disadvantaged Kids in Austin) - 10/20/07 04:23 PM
One year ago this month, I began assisting through my church with an outreach program to disadvantaged kids in east Austin called Project Intercept. As a major football fan myself, I can relate to the concept of an interception, believe me. Project Intercept seeks to break the cycle of poverty by providing kids … (26 comments)
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austin homes: Round Rock Real Estate - Home for Sale - $184,500 - Cimarron - 10/17/07 07:40 PM
We have a new listing in the Round Rock area (Cimarron subdivision). It sits on a beautiful, wooded lot and it is very near the La Frontera Shopping Center. It is priced at $184,500!
Features:
4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms1850 s.f. per tax recordsBuilt in 1982Two-tone mocha walls Recent:brushed nickel lights*planked hardwood … (11 comments)
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austin homes: What Can I Buy in the Austin Area for $600,000? - 10/17/07 01:15 PM
As part of my ongoing series demonstrating the desirability and affordability of the Austin, Texas real estate market, this week I focus on properties in the $600,000 range:
This Custom designed 2 story red brick home sits on wooded and private 5-acre tract! Wood floors, crown molding, high ceilings, large rooms, 2 … (55 comments)
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austin homes: "Getting Better" Scenes from Movies - I wish we could use them with clients - 10/15/07 07:58 PM
My wife and I developed a theory about movies back when we were dating, and it has held true over the years that we have been together. Many, many movies have what we call a "getting better" scene. If you are not familiar with a "getting better" scene in a movie, … (75 comments)
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austin homes: The Secret Ingredient is Empathy - Lessons from the Grocery Store - 10/10/07 07:50 PM
We decided to get out of the house last night for awhile. Unfortunately, we waited until it was a bit late to do much that would be fun for the kids, so we ended up doing a lot of much-needed grocery shopping instead. We tried to make it a little bit … (104 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Real Estate - What Can I Buy in the Austin area for $500,000 or less? - 10/09/07 06:20 PM
As part of my ongoing series, this week I am presenting a few homes that can be purchased in the general Austin area for a cool half million dollars (or a bit less).
This property is listed at only $485,000, and it includes approximately 4500 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, … (17 comments)
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austin homes: Please Get to the Point Already! The clock is ticking.... - 09/26/07 07:51 PM
Okay, I see that I have a call coming in from an unknown number. Is it a potential client relocating to Austin? Is it something productive? Sadly, no. It is a sales call - again. I have registered all of my numbers on all of the "do not call" lists available, … (55 comments)
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austin homes: Are you helping your clients through the maze, or are you a stumbling block? - 09/26/07 02:04 PM
I am fast closing in on my eleven year anniversary in real estate (Jan. 2008), and I am still constantly amazed by how many agents and brokers I come across who are either misinforming their clients or simply allowing the client to set their own pre-conceived expecations. We are the professionals, … (55 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Real Estate - What Can I Buy in the Austin area for $300,000 or less? - 09/26/07 12:47 AM
Last week, I wrote this post about the affordability of Austin real estate:
Austin Real Estate - What can I buy for $200,000 in the Austin area?
This week, I am "upping the ante", and I will focus on what you can purchase for $300k right now in this market. Some of … (12 comments)
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austin homes: Pflugerville Real Estate - Falcon Pointe Subdivision - 09/22/07 11:42 PM
As a 12-year resident of Pflugerville (and with 19 years in the general Austin area), I have watched this town grow from about 9,000 residents to over 30,000 presently. The Falcon Pointe subdivision is located near the intersection of two major new arteries (SH-130 and 45), which are both toll roads. I live … (0 comments)
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austin homes: Are you handling your clients like a phone company handles customers? - 09/22/07 04:52 PM
About five years ago, I was working with a buyer who was considering building in a prestigious golf course community in west Austin. My business partners and I had already taken a number of people to the community, as it is pretty unique. In fact, here is a photo of a home … (44 comments)
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austin homes: Freshening your perspective (a visit to the nursing home) - 09/22/07 04:07 AM
This afternoon and evening, I spent some time helping my wife get her mom checked into a nursing home, for a temporary stay while she recuperates from two recent back surgeries. We are hoping to have her back at her home by Christmas, but time will tell on this. We also … (71 comments)
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austin homes: Austin Real Estate - What can I buy for $200,000 in the Austin area? - 09/18/07 05:40 PM
As a broker, this is the type of question that I am asked somewhat frequently. What will $______ buy in your market? Sometimes, this comes from relocating buyers, and sometimes it comes from potential investors from other areas of the country.
Well, in an effort to answer this for the $200,000 … (29 comments)
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austin homes: How Much Influence Should Outsiders Have on a Real Estate Transaction? - 09/17/07 02:58 AM
It just happens sometimes. It's nothing you've done wrong. You get the sellers to agree to a reasonable price, then their neighbor says, "Wow! That sounds really low to me. Is your agent just trying to get the house sold quickly so they won't have to work at it?" The seller … (47 comments)
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austin homes: Round Rock Home for Sale - Stone Canyon - $234,900 - 09/07/07 10:06 PM
Welcome home to Stone Canyon, the proud home of Fern Bluff Elementary & great neighbors, 5 neighborhood parks, a nearby duck pond and spray park and many other fabulous conveniences that homeowners enjoy! This home is located in highly desirable Stone Canyon (next to the Round Rock Medical Center off Highway 620). … (18 comments)
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