austin real estate agent: HOUSE FOR SALE IN MILWOOD - 05/16/08 09:29 PM
7521 Windrush Dr. Austin 78729. Milwood is my neighborhood and my previous blog entry was about how great a place it is to live. This house is on my street and backs to the greenbelt/hike&bike that runs from the park all the way to the end of the neighborhood. It's … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND WHY I THINK IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE - 05/15/08 11:00 AM
I live in Milwood just north of McNeil between 183 and Parmer Ln. The neighborhood was built in the late 80's through the '90's so although it was once considered far out it's now relatively close in. There is an incredible park system that includes a beautiful park area with huge … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: A HITS REPORT FROM TOURFACTORY - 05/13/08 09:05 AM
On Tuesdays tourfactory, the photography company I use for my listings sends me and my sellers a report on the number of hits their online advertising has received. It's a great measuring tool that helps me keep informed of market conditions of a property and keeps the seller up to date … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: KEEP AUSTIN AFFORDABLE AND GREEN - 05/10/08 12:29 PM
Did you know that the Austin City Council is considering an ordinance that would require you to install energy efficient upgrades to your home before you can sell your property? This mandate would require homeowners to obtain a “Certificate of Compliance” from the City of Austin before homeowners can sell their … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: MOTHER'S DAY - 05/09/08 09:28 AM
At least twice a week I visit my mother who lives in assisted living. She has Alzethimers but still remembers what she deems important like when I'm coming and how to get around the grocery store. She likes to go out but usually can't remember having been somewhere before although she … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - March - 05/06/08 01:25 PM
The compilation of statistics from Austin Board of Realtors compares a month to the same month of the previous year. Clearly there is a lot of inventory on the market and sales have slowed. Some areas are more active than others. To find out how your area is doing, contact me. … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: 8 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP - 05/05/08 01:06 PM
1. Start saving. Ideally, you should have 3-20 percent of the purchase price saved as a down payment. And factor in closing costs which average 3 percent of the home price.2. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: REALTORS• CELEBRATE 100 YEARS - 05/02/08 08:59 AM
In 1908 a group of state board of real estate brokers organized to form a national association that later became known as the National Association of REALTORS• for the purpose promoting ethics in the industry and eliminating the "riffraff." Most people don't know that not all real estate agents are REALTORS•. … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: 8 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR - 05/01/08 02:28 PM
1. Work through a complicated process. Buying or selling a home usually requires a new vocabulary, disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds and multipage settlement statements. A knowledgeable expert, your REALTOR®, can help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. 2. Information and opinions. … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR CREDIT WHEN YOU SHORT SALE - 04/22/08 09:08 AM
Last week I had a buyer relocating to the Austin area. After showing him property for several days, he chose a home on which to make an offer. I had explained we needed a preapproval letter from his lender before we could proceed and I thought he had been taking care … (0 comments)
austin real estate agent: LOOKING FOR HOME SELLERS - 04/17/08 09:47 AM
Today, I'm looking for home sellers. I have several buyers and love them but would like to balance my business with more sellers. I have signs and lockboxes with no home. If you're thinking of selling a home, I'd like an opportunity to talk to you about the services I provide … (0 comments)
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