STEINER RANCH AMAZING VALUE - 08/29/08 11:33 AM
Amazing value for Steiner Ranch with 3,571 sq.ft. of living. This is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage with 3 living areas and 2 dining areas. It's in pristine condition with recent carpet, and recent roof. Special features include high ceilings, gourmet kitchen with granite and a sprinkler system. This is the Newmark Travis floorplan and the master plus the guestroom are downstairs for convenience. Built in 2001. Community golf, pool, clubhouse, tennis, jog&bike plus lake privileges.$329,900.
Robin Scott, Accredited Buyer's Representative. For more information visit http://www.robinscottrealtor.com and to view this property call Robin at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com

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GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY - 08/29/08 08:03 AM
This location is just east of downtown Austin in an up and coming neighborhood. This is a 2/2 with 2 living areas, 2 dining areas and a carport. 1296 sq.ft. on a large lot built in 1955.   For more information visit http://www.robinscottrealtor.com or call Robin at 589.7988.


If you know anyone who is interested in buying property in the greater Austin area, I want to be your REALTOR®.
Robin Scott, Broker and Accredited Buyer's Agent. 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
 
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AUSTIN, TX HOME WITH A VIEW - 08/28/08 06:37 PM
This is a fabulous 1-story home in the popular golf club community of Great Hills. It's a  4/2.5/2 with a pool and a spectacular panoramic view of the hill country and the golf course. With a flowing floorplan of 3139 sq.ft. built in 1981 this home features  high ceilings, 2 livingrooms, 2 diningrooms, recent stainless appliances in the kitchen, a beautiful deck plus it's located on a cul-de-sac. too many special features to name. A must see. 20 minutes to downtown Austin and close to upscale shopping. Community pool, clubhouse, tennis and golf. Austin ISD.
Offered by Amelia Bullock Realtors for … (2 comments)

MLS - THE SCOOP - 08/28/08 09:37 AM
MLS or Multiple Listing Service is much more than a database of homes for sale through real estate brokers.
MLS is an organization managed by an association of REALTORS® and paid for by dues from member REALTORS®. It's purpose is for REALTORS® to cooperate and share information for the benefit of home buyers and sellers. Some of the information is proprietary and not intended to be available to the general public. Because of all the research and input from local REALTOR® the MLS is the most accurate and complete information on the local real estate market.
Often people ask why the … (0 comments)

FOR LEASE IN AUSTIN - 1/1/CONDO - 08/26/08 01:15 PM
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AUSTIN OUTDOORS - VISIT OR VOLUNTEER AND HAVE FUN - 08/26/08 12:14 PM
There are many great outdoor places in Austin to have fun and some of them need volunteers. It's a great way to get outdoors, enjoy your surroundings and make a difference. Below are some places to investigate if you are interested:
Central Texas Trails - Help build and maintain public hike & bike  trails. 394-9998 x2
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Developed by the late first lady, this is acres of hiking trails with indiginous plants that maintains tours, a gift shop and special events.  292-4100
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve - Great hiking tours through the basin with tours, a … (3 comments)

AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - JULY - 08/25/08 09:25 PM
The Austin Board of Realtors compiles market statistics compared to the previous year. There is a time delay and these are the statistics from July 2008 as compared to July 2007.
The median price for homes in the Austin area has reached an all time high of $195,000. Up 3% from July of last year.
In July 2,071 homes were sold, down 21% from last year.
We have a lot of inventory. The active listings in July were10,913. Up 15%
However, the leasing market is strong with a 20% increase in leased properties, a price increase of 2% with $1200/mo being … (1 comments)

THE AUSTIN ECONOMY - BUYING A HOME IN AUSTIN - 08/25/08 09:58 AM
This is a compilation of gather statistics.
In 2007 the average Austin wage was $46,800 up 1% from 2006.
There are 29 publicly traded companies including Dell, Inc and Whole Foods Market which are in the Fortune 500.
There were 25,151 existing homes sold in 2007 which is the second best year on record with the median price of homes up 6%.
New home builder starts were down 19.8% in 2007 from 2006.
In 2007 the area grew in population by 42,000 people.
The largest public employer is The State of Texas
The largest private employers is Dell, Inc.
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BREAST CANCER - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 08/25/08 08:48 AM
It's been a little over a year since my chemo, surgery and radiation treatments. I just had my 3rd followup with my oncologist and the news was good. No Cancer. Four more years to go before I can say I'm truly Cancer free.
I know many of you reading this have also had breast cancer or know someone close to you that has. I'm grateful that everything turned out well for me and wish you all the best of luck.
For those of you who have been lucky enough not to have had breast cancer I just want to say: DO … (14 comments)

Bugs in Austin - What to Know - 08/22/08 09:28 AM
When I relocate buyers from other parts of the country, I'm often asked about the bugs. Yes, we have them. Lots. Some are good, like Lady Bugs, some are annoying, like Flys and Mosquitoes. Here is the breakdown, in my opinion, of what homeowners need to know about:
1. Termites. Yes. I've heard inspectors say there are 2 kinds of homes - those who have them and those who are going to get them. It's not so serious you have to tent your house. They are subterranean and can be easily treated by a licensed pest control company. I've been in … (1 comments)

WHAT TO LEAVE BEHIND - 08/21/08 09:55 AM
Congratulations! You've sold your home. You're packing and moving but there are some things to leave behind.
1. Any additional keys or garage door remote controls. Ask your agent where to leave them. I suggest a kitchen drawer.
2. Owner's manuals for the appliances - HVAC, waterheater, range, dishwasher, microwave, etc. Once again, in a kitchen drawer.
3. Warranties. These may be with the manuals for appliances or there may be roof or foundation warranties. Kitchen drawer.
4. Remotes for ceiling fans or fireplace starters or the key for the gas fireplace. Leave these near the item to which they apply.
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SOLD - 1029 Antique Heritage in Pflugerville, Texas - 08/20/08 05:17 PM
This baby is closed! Things are moving slowly in Pflugerville so this home was on the market for 116 days but I successfully closed it today. It's a 4/2.5/2 with 2 living & 2 dining plus a covered patio with an asking price of $160,000.
It's the second house I've listed and sold on this street this year. Now I'm looking for another.
If you know anyone interested in selling a house in the greater Austin area including Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander, I want to be your REALTOR® and I'd love to receive a referral from you too. … (2 comments)

Texas Association of Realtors has a Great Resource - 08/19/08 05:00 PM
I love my Texas Realtor magazine from Texas Association of Realtors because the articles are short and full of significant content. Today I was reading that they now have a consumer section "Moving to Texas" on their Web site which is a great resource guide for anyone moving to Texas. And there's more so check it out at http://www.texasrealestate.com
If you are moving to Austin or know someone who is, I want to be your REALTOR®. You can contact me at robin@robinscottrealtor.com or 512.589.7988. I'm a Broker, Certified Residential Specialist and Accredited Buyer's Representative.
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AUSTIN OUTDOORS - PARKS & RECREATION - 08/19/08 03:19 PM
  There is always something to do in the Austin area and despite the heat, it's very much an outdoor community with trails for hiking, biking, walking and more in the multitude of parks. for a complete list of Austin Parks visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parkdirectory.htm and here's a brief rundown:
Circle C Ranch - disc golf, soccer, basketball, volleyball and 5.9 miles of trails. 6301 W. Slaughter Ln.
Emma Long - located on Lake Austin with sports boats ramps, camping, swimming, picnic, volleyball and miles of trails. $5-$15. 1600 City Park Rd.
Mary Moore Searight - Hike/bike/horse trails, basketball, tennis, disc golf, picnic, … (2 comments)

MY NEW HOME OFFICE - 08/18/08 08:59 AM
My terrific husband, John, did a makeover of my office. He removed the popcorn (texture) from the ceiling, painted it a creamy color although it looks very yellow in some of the photographs, framed the window, put up new blinds, installed new electrical outlets so they would be a bright white and installed wood floor. Now I'm ready to tackle business again. It's great to have a fresh start. The photos are below.
John is very handy but by profession he's an illustrator looking for work. Visit his Web site at http://sites.google.com/site/johnfscottillustration/ and pass it on to anyone who may need … (3 comments)

STEP OUT - WALK TO SUPPORT DIABETES ASSOCIATION - 08/18/08 08:48 AM
Did you know that the American Diabetes Association is having a 5k walk to raise awareness and funds for research? You probably know someone with Diabetes so to find out more visit http://www.diabetes.org/stepout.
The Austin event is scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at Fiesta Gardens. You can get involved by participating in the walk, volunteering or becoming a sponsor. Below are the scheduled walks for Texas.
Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist.
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ACCLIMATING TO THE HEAT - THE AUSTIN WEATHER - 08/14/08 09:52 AM
It's true. You can acclimate to the heat in Austin. And this year it is hot! We have had over 45 days of 100 degrees or more and broken the record for the average summer high. That is when you average all the daily temperatures for the summer thus far, the total is the highest in history.
But don't let that prevent you from relocating to this great city. It's not always that hot. According to weather statistics we only had 2 days at or over 100 degrees last summer but I can't remember it getting over 96 degrees.
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PROTESTING PROPERTY TAXES - 08/13/08 12:09 PM
Visitors from other states are sometimes shocked at the amount we in Texas pay in property taxes but we don't have state income taxes and we use property taxes to fund our schools. I'm all in favor of contributing to education but sometimes that tax bill pinches.
In Texas, the county appraisal district always seems to be behind in what is going on in the market and they don't have access to an MLS system. It usually takes them some time to catch on that the market has gone up and by the time they are reassessing the value of your … (1 comments)

DON'T EXECUTE THE SALES CONTRACT - 08/12/08 05:45 PM
Often a home buyer or home seller executes the contract when they sign. Please don't do that.
The contract is executed only after everyone has signed and any and all changes have been initialed. In other words, all parties have agreed on all issues before it is executed. It should be executed by one of the agents.
How is a contract executed? By adding the date in the spot where it says the contract has been executed. In Texas, it's on page 7 just above the signatures.
An experienced REALTOR® can guide you through the process. I've been a REALTOR® for … (1 comments)

REALTOR REPRESENTATION ON NEW CONSTRUCTION - 08/12/08 11:30 AM
Most home buyers don't realize it but buyers are entitled to representation when you purchase new construction. The friendly sales person in the model home represents the builder, not you the buyer. In Austin, the Austin Board of Realtors has worked out an agreement of cooperation with builders. In fact, builders regularly come to our office meetings to educate us on their developments. The builder pays the buyer's agents commission just like any other seller because they do want our business.
In Austin, the one stipulation is that the REALTOR® must accompany the buyer the first time they visit the builder's … (0 comments)

AUSTIN CONSUMER RESOURCE - 08/12/08 10:45 AM
If you are relocating to the Austin area or are a current resident but need resources for doctors, dentists, accountants, painters and more, visit http://www.austinsmartconsumer.com/ which is a great resource for services and I'm a featured business this week. Look for my photo on the left side. Click and read my advice column and view video interviews. I have one for real estate in general, home buying and home selling.
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AUSTIN'S GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT, SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT AND MORE - 08/11/08 05:57 PM
A great place to go to find information about Austin is http://www.austincityguide.com. It's a comprehensive Web site that includes a wide variety of places to go and things to do in Austin with links to other resources.
But, if you are interested in buying or selling a house, I'm the right resource for you. Visit my Web site at http://www.robinscottrealtor.com to find out more about the services I offer and how I can help you. I'm a Seller's Representative Specialist and an Accredited Buyer's Representative. You can contact me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
If you are interested in finding out more … (0 comments)

RECYCLE IN AUSTIN - 08/11/08 01:10 PM
Usually when everyone talks about recycling, they talk about plastic bags and aluminum cans but there is so much more. Today, I sold a sleeper sofa to someone who is going to put it in a vacation home. That's recycling. Monday, Texas Paralyzed Veterans is going to pick up underloved clothes and small household appliances. That's recycling. My husband replaced the back fence and used the old pickets to make a picnic table and some picture frames. Of course he sill has pickets left if you want to come and get them. That's recycling.
So, when you are cleaning out the … (0 comments)

AUSTIN ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS LINKS - 08/11/08 09:24 AM
All about Austin - http://www.about.austin.com
Austin Restaurants - http://www.foodhawk.com
Zachery Scott Theater - http://www.zachscott.com
The Austin Ballet - http://www.balletaustin.com
Austin American Statesman - http://www.statesman.com
Austin Chronicle - http://www.austinchronicle.com
Austin Business Journal - http://www.bizjournals.com
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau - http://www.austintexas.org

Austin Entertainment - http://www.austin360.com
Texas Football - http://www.macbrown-texasfootball.com
UT Performing Arts Center- http://www.utpac.org
Paramount Theatre and State Theatre Companies - http://www.austintheatre.org
Austin Children's Museum - http://www.austinkids.org
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum - http://www.thestoryoftexas.com
Austin Museum of Art - http://www.amoa.org
The Blanton Museum of Art - http://www.blantonmuseum.org
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - http://www.wildflower.org
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library - … (0 comments)

FIND OUT WHAT'S WALKING DISTANCE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD - 08/09/08 04:01 PM
Here's a great Web site to explore - walkscore . You enter an address and it will show a map with all the amenities within walking distance and score them as well. This is a great resource for home buyers and marketing source for home sellers. Also just fun for you to see what's in your neighborhood.
If you know anyone who want s to buy or sell a house in the greater Austin area, I want to be their REALTOR. Visit my Web site or contact me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
If you are interested in finding out more about … (0 comments)

I'M NOT GOING TO GIVE IT AWAY - 08/09/08 03:00 PM
This is something I hear from almost every seller. It generally means that they have an amount in mind that they think their home is worth and they don't want to sell it for less. Of course not. However, what is the reality of the situation?
Usually the seller has no idea what extra upgrades or improved conditions other homes in the neighborhood have and believe their home to be nicer than all the others. Sometimes they are but to price a home right - price it to sell, you must be sure.
When you hire a REALTOR, that agent should provide … (0 comments)

YOUR HOME SEARCH TIPS - 08/09/08 02:25 PM
1. Decide what you want. Narrow down the top determining factors. What neighborhood, features and price range are most important to you.2. Research areas of interest. Since everything is online, it's easy to get an idea of what features in what price ranges can be found in the neighborhoods of interest. To search for homes check the Austin area or nationally .3. Get preapproved. Talk to a lender to determine what amount you will qualify for. Ask a REALTOR for a referral to a mortgage lender.
4. Determine a timeline. Do you have a lease or home to sell? Do you … (2 comments)

NEW CONTRUCTION COMING SOON - 08/09/08 02:01 PM
Location, location, location. This is a great opportunity to live in one of the hottest & coolest areas is Austin in a new home - no rehabbing for you. Just move in and enjoy being walking distance to Central Market, 10 minutes to the medical center and 15 minutes to downtown Austin, Zilker Park and all the special events that take place.
This is a new 3-story home with tons of upgrades: Silestone countertops, stainless appliances, custom doors, hard wood floor, crown molding and more in a 1500 sq.ft. house with 2 master bedrooms - one on each floor. Ready in … (0 comments)

TERMINATION OPTION IN TEXAS CONTRACTS - 08/09/08 01:50 PM
Several years ago Texas Real Estate Commission included a paragraph in our purchase contracts allowing the buyer the unrestricted right to terminate an offer and receive their earnest money back. The way it's written, there is a fill-in-the blank for how many days this applies and for the amount of compensation. I always write in 10 days and $100 compensation to the seller which is applied to closing costs should we close. So in the first 10 days the buyer has the property inspected and negotiates any repairs however, the contract can be canceled for any reason.
If you are interested in … (0 comments)

5 THINGS THAT EFFECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE - 08/06/08 10:49 AM
Since we've experienced a melt down in the mortgage industry, it's more important than ever to maintain your credit score. What was once an acceptable ranking has changed and the bar has been moved higher. Credit scores range from 200 - 800 and lenders are now looking for scores above 750 to obtain a mortgage. Below are the 5 things that effect your score: 1. Payment history. Paying your bills on time is crucial. That means that if it's due on the first, you'd better have the check in the mail days in advance so that it arrives by the first. … (0 comments)

ACCREDITED BUYER'S REPRESENTATIVE (ABR) - 08/06/08 10:17 AM
The Accredited Buyer's Representative is awarded REALTORS® who have completed an intense course designed to teach the agent how to better help the home buyer and who has demonstrated an experience level through having worked with a a specific number of buyers and closed those transactions. To maintain the awarded designation, you must maintain membership in the Real Estate Buyer's Council which provides the REALTOR® on market and industry trends and changes. Only about 4% of agents across the country are awarded this designation. I have worked to acquire the ABR so that I can best help my buyers.
If you … (0 comments)

IN A CONTRACT OFFER, WHAT ARE PRORATIONS? - 08/06/08 10:02 AM
The paragraph addressing prorations is to notify the home buyer and home seller that fees related to the home which are paid for a period of time during which both parties may be in ownership will be prorated and split at closing. For instance, property taxes and homeowner association (HOA) fees.
In Texas, the property  taxes are paid at the end of the year so the prorated amount is figured from January 1 through the day of closing and debited from the sellers proceeds and credited to the buyer so that at the end of the year the buyer can pay … (0 comments)

REALTORS ARE A GREAT RESOURCE - 08/05/08 12:15 PM
Yesterday a past client called to ask for two things. First a comparative market analysis (CMA) of his home and second a referral to a tile installer.
It was easy to generate at CMA and usually I do this once a year for my clients without being asked but this homeowner hadn't been in his home a full year. The good news was that the value of his home had not declined since purchase. Your REALTOR® is the best resource for finding the  market value of your home and neighborhood because they are familiar with your property and have a better … (0 comments)

SEPTEMBER EVENTS IN AUSTIN - 08/04/08 09:06 AM
There are always many fun things to do in Austin so mark your calendar. Here some things in September:Austin Salsa Music Festival with music and dancing from Puerto Rico. 512.251.8122 http://www.prfdance.orgAustin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival - Sept. 3-7. This features films by and about gays and lesbians with various venues. 512.302.9889 http://www.afliff.orgDiez y Seis Celebration - Sept. 15-16. the 29th anniversary celebration with music and a car show at fiesta Gardens. http://www.diezyseis.orgOld Pecan Street Fall Arts Festival - Sept 20-21. Up and down 6th Street (once named Pecan Street) is live music, arts and crafts vendors and entertainment for … (0 comments)

 
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