austin condos: Downtown Austin – Urban Living - 08/11/08 05:12 AM
One of the more recent developments in the Austin real estate market are the multitude of loft condominiums springing up smack-right in the middle of downtown. This new push towards urban living reflects an interest in a pedestrian-oriented community, optimal for those who work in Austin's business center, but also attractive … (0 comments)
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austin condos: why Modern Housing is on the Rise in Austin - 04/10/08 01:30 AM
Many modern homes and condos are going up left and right in Austin, with local design and build companies behind the new residences. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why modern design is becoming so popular, but several factors possibly play a role.
One of the reasons Austin draws so … (1 comments)
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austin condos: Austin's Identity Crisis for downtown Austin Real Estate - 09/14/07 10:51 PM
I don’t know if you’ve noticed— it’s certainly hard to miss— but the landscape around Austin is changing. As is the skyline. As is the... well, the feel of the city. The flavor.
Some Austinites are not excited about the changes going on. The corporations moving in, the family-owned and … (0 comments)
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austin condos: Why Use a Realtor? - 09/08/07 10:45 PM
I hear from a lot of people we work with that they initially did not want to deal with Realtors when purchasing a property because they can sometimes be pushy or just a pain to deal with. This can be true, as it would be with any position that is involved … (3 comments)
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austin condos: Mansion Impossible Real Estate Game - 09/05/07 03:29 PM
So this game is pretty addictive. Basically you start off with 100k and have to build up to 10 million buying and selling houses as they pop on and off the market. So far my best time is 11 years and 3 months. I found this over at the The Phoenix … (6 comments)
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austin condos: What to Look for in a Real Estate Loan - Part 2 - 09/03/07 03:55 AM
In Part I, of What to Look for in a Real Estate Loan, we discussed the components of the loan that do not require lenders' quotes. The following components of the loan, including interest rate, points, and closing costs can get pretty involved and you will probably need to discuss the … (3 comments)
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austin condos: What to Look for in a Real Estate Loan - 09/02/07 09:05 PM
When you decide to buy a house, one of the first tasks is to talk to a couple lenders and choose which lender & loan is best for you. With all the loan variables, it's tough to compare one lender to another. In this blog, we'll go through each of the … (0 comments)
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austin condos: New 21 acre park in Austin - 08/31/07 02:49 PM
So I love parks. And being in Austin I am not alone. Alot of people in Austin enjoy the wide number of parks scattered throughout Austin. Working in the Austin Real Estate market is nice because when people ask if their home is near a park the answer is usually yes … (2 comments)
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austin condos: Has anyone seen changes in Countrywide's processes in the last few weeks - 08/31/07 01:20 AM
So we have watched Countrywide go through some turmoil over the last few weeks. I wrote about it last week over here Countrywide turmoil. Anyway I was wondering if anyone has seen any changes in countrywide in the last few weeks. Are they still offering the same loan programs? Also does … (2 comments)
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austin condos: Earn Millions in Real Estate and then Give it to your Dog - 08/29/07 05:56 PM
Does anyone remember Leona Helmsley? She wasn't exactly the most beloved woman in the world. After getting indicted for tax evasion, an employee quoted her as saying "Only the little people pay taxes." Kind of makes you all warm and fuzzy.
Anyway while she apparently didn't like "little people" she … (8 comments)
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austin condos: Seven Steps of the Loan Process - 08/24/07 08:10 PM
The first time you are getting a loan, it can be confusing what all is needed and how to start. This outlines the steps to getting a loan from picking a lender to closing.
1) Picking a Lender.
Comparing lenders can be daunting. All the components of a loan including … (0 comments)
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austin condos: Lowering Your Monthly Mortgage Payments - 08/24/07 06:42 PM
When you decide to buy a home, getting the best possible loan is important. It can save you thousands of dollars. How you can keep your monthly mortgage payments down? These are the different components of the loan that can affect your monthly mortgage payments.
1. Down Payment:
The down … (1 comments)
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austin condos: July Stats for the Austin Real Estate Market - 08/24/07 04:58 AM
The July stats are out. Compared to last year prices are up. We saw an increase in the median price go from 178k in July 2006 to 190k for July 2007. The amount of inventory compared to last year is also up.
Personally I never like to see … (0 comments)
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austin condos: Austin Stats for June Released - 07/25/07 03:04 AM
So the stats for June were released today. Central Austin real estate is doing much better than the suburbs. While their are more houses in the greater Austin area on the market than last year if we look in central Austin their are less houses on the market. Here … (0 comments)
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austin condos: Apple Leasing more Austin Real Estate - 07/22/07 10:21 PM
Unless you live under a rock (or have Tivo [and hate commercials]), you know the Apple ads, with the Mac-a cool guy who seems so nice you could bring him home to Mom, and the PC-a nerdy guy who's bitter about not being as hip, and can't even begin hide it. … (0 comments)
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austin condos: What to Look For in a Condo Conversion - 07/21/07 03:51 AM
When you’re thinking about investing in an apartment that’s been renovated into a condo, there are several things to look for. A conversion isn’t as simple as it may seem on the surface—a lot of work (or lack there of) goes into making a place that was once leased out into … (1 comments)
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austin condos: The Two Sides of Gentrification - 07/18/07 05:17 PM
Gentrification comes from the root of the word for “gentleness”, which isn’t quite what we think of when we imagine ripping down quaint old homes and displacing lower income families.
But what about when the old homes aren’t quaint so much as decrepit? And what about when your city has … (0 comments)
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austin condos: Million dollar houses in Austin - 07/14/07 10:54 PM
So I have been noticing alot more million dollar houses for sale and selling in the Austin Real Estate market. I decided to run some stats to see what I came up with. So here is what I found.
2004 - 152 houses
2005 - 213 houses
2006 - 341 … (1 comments)
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austin condos: Ninja vs Realtor - 07/04/07 01:57 AM
I'm a Realtor. I wanted to be a ninja. If you are currently deciding about whether to pursue a career as a Realtor or a ninja I have written a comparision. I have never been a ninja or know any ninjas. But that won't stop me from writing a review. If … (4 comments)
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austin condos: Evaluating the different options available for downtown Austin Condos - 04/08/07 11:43 PM
Downtown Austin is growing faster than ever. Well, maybe not ever, but more than in the last 14 years I have lived here. The city council and the community in gereral is pushing for growing the downtown into a live-work area with high density, shops downstairs, and living upstairs. The term … (1 comments)
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