Hello to You in Michigan - 09/30/08 04:39 PM
Last week I worked with a really nice couple who was relocating from Michigan. They had retired and chosen Austin, Texas as their new home. That is so exciting! They are looking forward to our mild winters but Austin has so much more to offer.
Weather -If you are tired of … (0 comments)
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AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - AUGUST - 09/26/08 12:06 PM
Here are the market statistics from AUGUST compared to AUGUST 2007 in the greater Austin area:
Homes Sold 1,992 - down 20%
Median Sales Price $195,000 - up 2%
Active Listings 10,348 - up 5%
Average Days on Market 69 - up 19% source: Austin Board of Realtors
Robin Scott, REALTOR®. … (1 comments)
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INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO INCREASE CURB APPEAL - 09/26/08 10:22 AM
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these inexpensive, quick and easy tips:1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details.2. Keep your lawn mowed, trimmed and watered.3. Put a pot of bright flowers or a small evergreen on the … (1 comments)
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MILWOOD - Annual Rattan Creek Festival - 09/24/08 09:32 AM
The weather should be great this weekend for the Annual Rattan Creek Festival at Rattan Creek Park in Milwood at the corner of Tamayo and Elkhorn Mountain. It's a great time to get out and meet your Milwood neighbors. There will be booths for crafts, food and entertainment. Check out the … (0 comments)
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MILWOOD - Home for Lease for $1250/mo. - 09/24/08 09:19 AM
Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage with many improvements plus it has a wonderful fenced backyard. New carpet and stainless appliances, freshly painted, new garage doors and opener, 2" blinds, cathedral ceiling and gas range. It's close to the neighborhood park, pool, tennis, basketball and jog and bike trail. And … (0 comments)
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AVERY RANCH - Home for Sale with Greenbelt View - 09/23/08 11:10 AM
Still available. This is a great opportunity to live in the popular community of Avery Ranch. On the West side of Avery is this 2123 sq.ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 living areas and 2 dining areas. It's a beautifully kept home and the best part is that it … (0 comments)
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AVERY RANCH - New Home Builders - 09/23/08 10:03 AM
Avery Ranch, Austin, Texas builders include: DR Horton, Dress, Gehan, Meritage, Morrison, Partners in Building, Pulte, Ryland and Wilshire. Prices range from the $150,000 to $800,000. There are single family homes as well as condominiums and garden homes.
Remember, the friendly sales person in the model home office represents the builder, … (0 comments)
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MY NETWORKING GROUP - 09/23/08 09:51 AM
This is my networking group - Networking on Fire. Not everyone was there this morning but we do meet on Tuesdays for breakfast and I really enjoy the time we spend getting to know more about each others business. It provides me with a list of service provides I know … (4 comments)
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METRORAIL COMING SOON TO AUSTIN - 09/22/08 11:12 AM
Scheduled to begin service in the fall of 2008 (today is the first day of fall) the Capital MetroRail is on schedule. The first line, known as the Red Line, will run from Leader to Downtown Austin. The full trip is expected to take 50 minutes and will make 9 stops. … (0 comments)
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GOOD NEWS ABOUT RELOCATING - 09/19/08 09:06 PM
Relocating can be mind boggling because you must make many decisions in a short amount of time such as where to live, which schools your kids will attend and find things like good restaurants, the nearest shopping, doctors and even a good hairdresser.
The good news is that a REALTOR® who … (0 comments)
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Balcones Woods Community in Austin - 09/19/08 08:39 PM
Balcones Woods is a wonderful neighborhood off 183 at the Balcones Woods exit. The homes were built in the 1970's and1980's. It's popularity lies in the large lots, abundance of trees and close-in proximity. It's about 20 minutes to downtown Austin, a short drive to the Arboretum, Gateway and Domain shopping … (0 comments)
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DAVIS SPRING MARKET STATISTICS - September - 09/19/08 06:52 PM
Currently there are only 6 active listings ranging in price from $245,000 - $300,000Average size - 2,977 sq.ftAverage price - $93.69 per sq.ft
Pending there are 5 listings ranging in price from $249,900 - $285,900Average size - 2,507Average price - $103.12 per sq.ft
SOLD since March - 16 listings ranging in … (0 comments)
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DAVIS SPRING COMMUNITY IN AUSTIN - 09/19/08 05:23 PM
DAVIS SPRING is a small and quite community off Parmer Lane just north of 620 and south of Avery Ranch. There are about 550 homes in the neighborhood which was built in the 1990's.
Although it has an Austin address, it's in williamson County and is serviced by the Round … (0 comments)
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TIPS TO IMPROVE HOME SHOWINGS - 09/17/08 09:01 AM
YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD MOST OF THESE BEFORE BUT THEY ARE HERE BECAUSE THEY ARE THAT IMPORTANT.
1. Remove clutter. You have to clear and pack to move when you sell your house so start now. Have a garage sale and throw away whatever you are not moving. Pack most of your … (2 comments)
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AVERY RANCH SCHOOLS - 09/16/08 04:48 PM
Avery Ranch is a large community served by two school districts - Round Rock and Leander . there are two on-site elementary schools being built to check for updates.
Round Rock ISD schools are:
Forest North or Patsy Sommer Elementary Schools
Noel Grisham Middle School
McNeil High School
The neighborhoods they … (1 comments)
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MILWOOD MARKET STATISTICS - August - 09/15/08 09:29 AM
These statistics are collected from the MLS and encompass the entire Milwood subdivision from April 1 to present.
Currently Active - 54 homes with an average sq.ft. of 2,046 and average listing price of $104.40 sq.ft.
Currently Pending - 19 homes with an average sq.ft. of 1,676 and average price of … (0 comments)
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UPGRADED HOME IN BALCONES WOODS, AUSTIN, TEXAS - 09/11/08 07:56 AM
Picture a home on a large lot - .31 acres and lots of trees plus $75k in upgrades. This 3/2.5/2 with 2 living areas and 2 dining areas. Master on main level. Built in 1981, it has been updated to include custom kitchen cabinets, granite counter, new light fixtures, wood floors … (4 comments)
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NEW EXHIBIT OPENING AT THE BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART - 09/10/08 09:07 AM
Since I'm a member and volunteer at the Blanton Museum of Art, I'm always excited when a new exhibit opens. This September 28th there are two new exhibits opening. The permanent exhibit is terrific too and some of it was part of the famous author James Mitchner's collection. The new exhibits … (0 comments)
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STEINER RANCH IN AUSTIN, TEXAS WITH VIEWS - 09/09/08 02:53 PM
This home is in the popular Steiner Ranch community. It features 5 bedrooms, 5.5baths, 3 living and 2 dining areas plus a 3-car garage. It has a hill country view and a covered patio and a covered upper deck from which to enjoy it plus a large yard. There are $90k … (1 comments)
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AUSTIN COMMUNITY ONLINE RESOURCE - 09/09/08 12:20 PM
If you haven't visited http://www.yourcommunity guide.org you should. It's an invaluable resource for most anything you would need in the area. There are articles and links to after school programs, sports programs, elder care, faith based organizations, school demographics, volunteering, financila, pets, classes, services and more. Whether you are relocation or … (0 comments)
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AVERY RANCH SALES STATISTICS - August - 09/08/08 01:06 PM
This is a great time to buy in Avery Ranch because there are many homes on the market, about 4 months of inventory. Here are the statistics:
Active Listings - 78 homes available, average 2,774 sq.ft., average $115.46 per sq.ft., average 61 days on market.
Pending - 17 homes pending, average … (1 comments)
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LIVING IN AVERY RANCH - 09/08/08 12:47 PM
What a great area of Austin. Avery Ranch. If you're not familiar with Avery Ranch and you are looking for a place to buy a home in Austin, this is a neighborhood you may want to consider. It's up Parmer Lane between 620 and 1431 with quick an easy access to … (0 comments)
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SELLERS DISCLOSURE EXEMPTIONS IN TEXAS - 09/08/08 12:04 PM
In Texas, sellers are required by The Texas Property Code http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/pr.toc.htm to provide a disclosure to the prospective buyer of any know material defects. Texas Association of Realtors provides a form your REALTOR will have available. In Austin, the Austin Board of Realtors also has a form.
There are some exemptions … (3 comments)
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TREE REGULATIONS IN AUSTIN - 09/06/08 08:23 PM
Recently, a buyer asked me about the regulations regarding the removal of trees in Austin. the City of Austin has a Tree and Natural Preservation code. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/trees/preserve_code.htm The purpose is to maintain a diversification of species and ages of trees. Proposed development projects must seek permission from the city prior to … (0 comments)
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EXPLAINING REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS - 09/05/08 05:49 PM
REALTORS® may provide their home buyers or home sellers with a comparative market analysis (CMA) but this is not the same thing as an appraisal. To create a CMA to help determine a fair market value, REALTORS® review the active and sold information found in the MLS and compare the subject … (0 comments)
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BUYER'S AND RENTERS BEWARE - 09/05/08 04:57 PM
Apparently there is a new scam on craigslist and this happened to someone in my office but there is also an article on REALTOR.ORG http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008090502?OpenDocument about a similar incident in Las Vegas. People posing as leasing agents and posting legitimate listings on craigslist as leases they have no authority to lease, … (4 comments)
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HOUSE FOR LEASE IN MILWOOD - 09/05/08 04:25 PM
Milwood is one of my favorite neighborhoods because I live there and this is one of my investment properties. I take great pride in ownership even though I don't live in the house and my goal is to make it nice so you will want to live there. The last tenant … (0 comments)
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HOUSE FOR LEASE IN MILWOOD - 09/05/08 04:22 PM
Milwood is one of my favorite neighborhoods because I live there and this is one of my investment properties. I take great pride in ownership even though I don't live in the house and my goal is to make it nice so you will want to live there. The last tenant … (0 comments)
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SOME INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN AUSTIN - 09/04/08 06:48 PM
If you are interested in history, you may want to visit Austin's History Center with items of local history. 499.7480
Visit the home and works of the eminent deceased sculptor Elisabet Ney. 477.4171
The Jordan-Bucham Pioneer Farm is a working form of pioneer life with public tours and events like a … (1 comments)
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WHY I LIKE INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE - 09/03/08 03:31 PM
How great is this? Someone else makes your mortgage payment!
There are many different investment strategies but mine is to buy and hold. In this business, being a REALTOR®, there's no pension, no 401k - it's all you. So when I thought about my retirement I thought about real estate. I'm … (3 comments)
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HOME FOR SALE IN AUSTIN'S POPULAR AVERY RANCH - 09/02/08 08:52 PM
On the west side of the popular northwest Austin neighborhood of Avery Ranch is this beauty of a home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, 3 living areas, 2 dining areas and a covered patio at 2123 sq.ft., built in 2005. It features an enormous backyard that overlooks the … (2 comments)
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AUSTIN EVENTS - OCTOBER - 09/02/08 10:29 AM
Here's a list of some interesting things to do in October:
Austin Film Festival - at the Paramount Theater and other locations http://www.austinfilmfestival.com 512.478.4795
Austin Latino Comedy http://www.lcp.org 512.389.0892
Austin Record Convention http://www.austinrecords.com 512.288.7288
Halloween on E. 6th St.October 31st. E. 6th St.
Mediterranean Festival http://www.saitleisachurch.org/medfest.html 512.345.9514
Texas Wildlife Festival Expo … (0 comments)
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REASONS TO OWN YOU HOME - 09/02/08 10:15 AM
1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying your home.2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on … (2 comments)
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