austin texas homes: I am hiring agents at Austin Texas Homes, LLC!
- 01/07/11 11:44 AM
As part of our plans for 2011 and beyond, I'm looking to expand our team as we begin a new year. I figured it never hurts to spread the word via any means available to me. With that in mind, I thought it might be a good idea to let my ActiveRain friends know that I am in full-on hiring mode right now. If you're an agent who is working in Austin, and you're considering making a move, I would love the opportunity to speak with you. If you're in another area and moving to Austin, call or email me and … (14 comments)
austin texas homes: Buying a Home in Austin, Texas - Step Two: Selecting an Area of Town
- 08/15/09 10:28 AM
This is the second part of a 7-part series dedicated to teaching you about the Austin homebuying process. I will link to each part once the series is complete. Here is part one for your reference: Buying a Home in Austin, Texas - Step One: Get Pre-Approved for Mortgage Financing. -------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the decisions regarding your Austin, Texas home purchase is determining what part of Austin (or the surrounding areas) will work best for your needs. This decision is usually driven by a number of factors, including: Price Range - Obviously, certain areas of Austin and the surrounding area are more or … (6 comments)
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 rate - Which areas added the most jobs over the past year? Real estate prices - Which areas posted the largest annual gains in median home price over the past year? Gross metropolitan product growth - How would rising foreclosures and falling home prices affect overall levels of productivity in … (14 comments)
austin texas homes: Austin Texas Luxury Homes - Properties with over 10,000 square feet!
- 03/12/08 09:40 AM
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 the surrounding areas. As of this writing, there are 13 homes available in the Austin MLS with at least 10,000 square feet (see below). These listings range in price from $3 million to over $13 million. There are presently 61 listings with at least 7,500 square feet, so clearly there are … (15 comments)
austin texas homes: Austin Texas is Named One of the Least Stressful Places in the U.S.
- 02/14/08 07:45 AM
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 described this town as laid-back and optimistic with a youthful spirit. Included in the criteria for this ranking were the following: Unemployment rateDays of unhealthy air per yearCommute timeDeaths by circulatory-system diseasesRate of per capita income growthFamilies living below the poverty levelHomeowners making monthly house payments of $3,000 or moreMurder rate Robbery … (20 comments)
•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 • Wired for Surround Sound • Wired for Security system • Space saving TV Niche • Large flat backyard • Sod front and back. Sprinkler system If you are considering a move to the Austin, Texas area, please feel free to call me anytime at 512-796-7653 (cell) or email jason@austintexashomes.com. I … (14 comments)
austin texas homes: The Secret Ingredient is Empathy - Lessons from the Grocery Store
- 10/10/07 12:50 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 fun by allowing the kids to pick a book or toy, and they actually really liked that. My wife and I also rented a funny movie ("Blades of Glory") in an effort to lift our spirits a bit, since we have been faced with lots of decisions with regard … (107 comments)
austin texas homes: Austin Real Estate - What Can I Buy in the Austin area for $500,000 or less?
- 10/09/07 11:20 AM
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, and a 3-car garage It backs to Cypress Canyon Park in the Cedar Park area (NW of Austin). Features: Granite countertops, travertine tile, birch cabinets, crown molding, approx.1000 sqft cedar deck,gazebo, jetted garden tub, built-ins and more! Built by Standard Pacific Homes in 2006.
This beautiful custom home sits on 1.76 acres … (17 comments)
austin texas homes: Are you helping your clients through the maze, or are you a stumbling block?
- 09/26/07 07:04 AM
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, and as such it is our job to guide our clients through the maze of the transaction. It seems to me that there are many agents who are content to let me do their job for them, and I'm sure that many of you have also experienced this before. Typically, … (58 comments)
austin texas homes: Are you handling your clients like a phone company handles customers?
- 09/22/07 09:52 AM
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 we recently sold in the same area -------------------> My buyer was a high-risk obstetrician looking to retire from the Omaha area after only 10 years in business. He came to look at some golf course lots and made a choice with the sales rep. We did a "hold" on the lots … (44 comments)
austin texas homes: Austin Real Estate - What can I buy for $200,000 in the Austin area?
- 09/18/07 10:40 AM
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 price point, I would like to present a few current listings that are priced at EXACTLY $200,000 in order to give a proper cross-section.
First, we have a home in the Avery Ranch subdivision, which is a master-planned golf course community located between Round Rock and Cedar Park … (30 comments)
As part of our plans for 2011 and beyond, I'm looking to expand our team as we begin a new year. I figured it never hurts to spread the word via any means available to me. With that in mind, I thought it might be a good idea to let my ActiveRain friends know that I am in full-on hiring mode right now.
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