realtor: AUSTIN FALL EVENTS - 10/07/08 06:17 PM
OCTOBER
Austin Film Festival 478-4795
Austin Record Convention 288-7288
Texas Mesquite Art Festival 830-997-8515
Mediterranean Festival 345-9514
Texas Wildlife Expo 800-792-1112
Food & Wine Fest
Dia de los Muertos 480-9373
NOVEMBER
Austin Celtic Festival
Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade 888-439-2489
Texas Book Festival 477-4055
Austin Powwow and American Indian … (3 comments)
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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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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realtor: 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. … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (1 comments)
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realtor: 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 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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. … (1 comments)
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realtor: 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. … (2 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (2 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 - … (2 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (1 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 reasource for home buyers and marketing source for home sellers. Also just fun for you … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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. … (2 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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 … (0 comments)
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realtor: 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, … (0 comments)
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realtor: SELLER'S REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST (SRS) - 07/31/08 08:56 AM
This week, I completed a course for the Seller's Representative Specialist designation. In our ever changing market it's great to have a resource specifically designed to aide agents with sellers. It was taught by Marcie Roggow who also teaches some of the CRS classes and was full of useful information.
If … (0 comments)
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realtor: CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST (CRS) - 07/28/08 08:19 PM
The Certified Residential Specialist designation is a credential only 4% of REALTORS® across the country have because it requires additional education and experience plus a continuing membership with the Council of Real Estate Specialists.
I worked to acquire this designation so that I could better serve my home buyers and home … (0 comments)
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realtor: You Want Me to Invest in What? Bite me! - 07/25/08 05:29 PM
I'm a sucker for a real estate seminar. I almost always go hoping to gain some kind of new knowledge. Today I went to a seminar as the guest of a client. He was really excited because he thought there was so much to learn and he wanted to share the … (4 comments)
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realtor: AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - MAY - 07/22/08 11:38 AM
You may wonder why these statistics are from May. It takes time for Austin Board of Realtors to compile the data so we are always a couple of months behind. These statistics are for the greater Austin area but if you would like information specific to your area please call or … (0 comments)
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realtor: 10 Qestions to Ask When picking a Sellers Agent - 07/01/08 08:00 PM
1. How long have you been a REALTOR®? Is it your full-time job? Experience is no guarantee of expertise but generally accounts for something.2. Do you have any designations? Designations such as ABR and CRS®, which require that agents take additional, specialized real estate training, are held only by about 14% … (0 comments)
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