The contract offer you've made has been accepted and you have about 4 weeks before you close and move. Moving can be a daunting task. Especially if you've lived in the same place for a long time. Where do you start? Here is a plan to help you through the process. 1st step: Get organized. Notify
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05/30/2013
As of June 1, 2013, Austin will get a new area code! 737. So moving forward all phone numbers for the Austin area will require dailing a 10 digit number which will include either the existing 512 or new 737 area code. All automatic dailing numbers like FAX, alarm systems, auto dialing and contact
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05/28/2013
According to information from a NAHB Survey - What Home Buyers Really Want, 2012 shows the average home size in 2011 was 2,480 sq.ft. And what are the top amenities that influenced a buyers decision to buy? 65% Living space and the number of rooms 39% Energy efficiency 35% An insulated ans sealed
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05/28/2013
According to an article in the May 2013 issue of Texas REALTOR magazine, 4 out of 5 smartphone users check their phone within 15 minutes of waking up! Is that crazy? That's what I do. So much real estate business is emailed to me after midnight (from other REALTORs and prospective clients) that I
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05/24/2013
The Texas Real Estate Commission believes so strongly that this product reduces litigation that there is actually a paragraph in the contract offer form in Texas to request that the seller provide this for the first year of ownership. The buyer can renew on an annual basis. A Homeowner's warranty
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05/23/2013
My new grandson! And my wonderful daughter. Callan was born 5/19 and we are excited to meet him. Here are some picutures with his proud big sister and Daddy.
05/20/2013
Sold - 2,166 for single family home - UP 16% compared to March 2012. Median Price - $220,000 for single family home - UP 10% comapred to March 2012 Active Listings 5,218 for single family homes - DOWN 28% compared to March 2012. Visit: http://robinscottrealtor.housingtrendsenewsletter.com/ for
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05/20/2013
In April, John and I went on a Bahama Cruise with our friends of over 40 years, Don and Brenda. Yes we did go on Carnival! Our wonderful travel agent, Carl Anderson of Anderson Vacations fixed everything for us when our cruise ship, Carnival Triumph failed at sea. No, we weren't on that cruise b
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05/17/2013
First-time homebuyers, Kevin and Julie just closed on their home and everything went smoothly. Now for the move. Enjoy your new home in Cedar Prk!
05/15/2013
Yes. This is a really hot real estate market in Austin. Thinks just changed quickly at the beginning of the year. Our inventory is so low, the rules of supply and demand require something to change. There are many buyers because rates are still low and the economy is showing signs of improving bu
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05/14/2013
