The Life Cylcle of Neighborhood - 06/30/08 01:17 PM
In the mail, I received a great community news magazine, impactnews that had an article about the life cycle of a neighborhood. It was so well outlined that I was in total agreement. Basically, it lists 4 stages a neighborhood goes through. In the beginning, it's just the builder selling homes and … (0 comments)
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FIREWORKS! - 06/24/08 08:26 AM
As 4th of July approaches you may be thinking about fireworks but I'm thinking about the drought. My house backs to a greenbelt and my neighborhood is not in the city limits so previously there has not been a ban on fireworks in our area and people have fired them off … (0 comments)
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AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - 06/23/08 12:48 PM
Compared to April of 2007, there is more inventory but homes are still selling. 1,981 homes sold in April as compared to 2,295 April 2007. 10,034 active listings as compared to 8,354 April 2007 with 66 average days on market. According to the Austin Board of Realtors Chairman Chatmon-Thomas, Austin has … (0 comments)
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WHAT'S A HOME WORTH? - 06/20/08 09:38 AM
Not $65,000 below market value. Do you think he was kidding? When I first started this blog I wondered how I could come up with something new to write every day but opportunity usually presents it's self. Today I got an email asking if my seller would sell for $65,000 less … (0 comments)
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WILL WORK FOR FOOD - 06/18/08 04:45 PM
For years there have been people standing at busy intersections in Austin with signs that read "Will work for food." Things have changed and now they say things like "Please help." They have no intention of working. They just want a donation.
I've heard a lot of arguments about why it's … (4 comments)
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5 THINGS BUYERS SHOULD KNOW - A SUCCESSFUL CLOSING - 06/16/08 10:39 AM
Today I had another successful closing. Yahoo! My buyers bought new construction and I'm so happy for them to be able to move into their new home. The closing was painless but there are always some things I want my buyers to know about home ownership and I usually cover it … (1 comments)
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THEY'VE GOT TO UNDERSTAND - 06/13/08 10:49 AM
"They've got to understand" is something I often hear from a buyer or seller during negotiations. From sellers I hear "They've got to understand that our house can't be kept tidy because we live here," or "They've got to understand we can't leave for the showing because . . ." and … (0 comments)
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THE COLOR GREEN - 06/12/08 09:30 AM
A well landscaped home is something that brings you enjoyment while you live there and improves your curb appeal when it's time to sell. But what to plant and how to care for it is often a puzzle. Did you know that in Austin, the city office Texas Cooperative Extension publishes … (0 comments)
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BUYERS WITHOUT REALTORS - 06/11/08 02:03 PM
Today some colleagues of mine and I were discussing buyers without REALTORS. What's up with that? I have one listing in particular that seems to attract them. If you're a buyer out there reading this, then I have some information to convey to you. A buyer without a REALTOR may think … (1 comments)
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SELLERS BEWARE - 06/10/08 10:00 AM
It seems that since the market has shifted to a buyer's market there are a lot of buyers looking for a real deal and there is so much inventory they jump from showing to showing.
This is having an adverse effect on sellers because so many buyers are not committed to … (0 comments)
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5 COMMON MISTAKES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS MAKE - 06/09/08 10:10 AM
1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. Ask what the fees are, if any can be waived, how to get a better rate. 2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. Often, … (0 comments)
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RETURNING FROM FRANCE - 06/04/08 08:42 AM
I've just returned from a 2 week excursion through France and it was amazing. We often hear that the French don't like Americans but that is not true. Especially in the countryside the people of France remember very well the contribution the United States made in liberating them during WWII … (0 comments)
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