austin tx real estate: "Jason, how do you pronounce THAT?" - A Visitor's Guide to Austin - 08/02/08 08:51 PM
I have lived in the Austin, Texas area for almost exactly 20 years now, having moved here in August of 1988 to begin attending Southwestern University in nearby Georgetown. As such, I have seen a lot of visitors and new residents in the area who mispronounce town and road names, and … (39 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin TX Real Estate | Travis County Homes - 07/29/08 12:21 PM
Austin TX Real Estate
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austin tx real estate: 6203 Lost Horizon Austin, TX 78759 / Gorgeous View in Great Hills Area - 07/28/08 11:32 AM
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austin tx real estate: Lake Travis ISD Home for Sale - Uplands - $569,000 - 06/05/08 09:40 PM
This lovely Stadler custom home in the Uplands neighborhood of west Austin was just listed by my business partner yesterday. It was built in 1997, and it features the following:
4 bedrooms
2.5 baths
3343 s.f. per tax records
2 Living Areas
Formal Dining … (3 comments)
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austin tx real estate: TEXAS BOOM DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN: 2005-2030 - 06/05/08 03:01 PM
"The Lone Star State is being "discovered" by the rest of the country because of its affordable housing, lower cost of living and cost of business, greater employment opportunities and appealing lifestyle. Events and circumstances point toward a Texas-sized boom between 2005 and 2030. The state's population and economy as … (2 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas Recession Proof? - 05/15/08 10:13 AM
Austin was named third on the Forbes.com list of the top 10 "Recession-Proof Cities" in the United States. At number three, Austin was right behind San Antonio, which grabbed the second spot thanks to solid employment figures and affordable home prices that continue to rise.
To create the … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Downtown Austin, TX - Milago Condominium Pre-MLS $239,000 - 03/26/08 09:04 PM
Call me to check out one of my newest properties I will be listing for sell! The property was appraised at $260,000 by Travis County. For sale at only $239,000!
Features:
758 Sq. Ft. + Balcony 1 Bed / 1 Bath 10th Floor! Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Mohagany Floors Pride of ownership really shows!
Amenities: - Concierge - Pool - Gym - Parking Garage - Direct access to hike … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin, TX Real Estate - Hot East Austin Property $375,000 - 03/25/08 08:09 PM
I just recently listed a property for one of the most phenomenal home renovators in the city. It was just recently renovated! I have seen several homes that have been recently renovated on the east side of downtown Austin, and this one is like none other!
Features:
1390 Sq. Ft Per Builder 3 Bedrooms & 2 … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Who's on your Rubik's Cube team? Choosing the right supporting cast - 03/10/08 03:02 PM
When speaking to my clients and to agents who work for me, I have often referred to the real estate business as a jigsaw puzzle in which many pieces must fit into place in order for things to work out properly. I was mulling over this idea today, and I realized … (24 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Dell Makes Controversial Purchase of MessageOne - 03/06/08 01:37 PM
The business world is rumbling over Dell’s recent purchase of MessageOne. The reason? MessageOne just happens to be owned by Michael Dell’s little brother, Adam. In addition, through a whole mess of investment funds, Dell’s parents and Adam’s wife and children are also part owners of MessageOne.
Knowing the … (1 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas Relocation Package - 03/03/08 09:37 AM
I have written a number of articles which I hope you will find helpful as you are researching the Austin area. I tried to cover many of the major questions that I receive on a day-to-day basis as a real estate broker working with buyers who are relocating from other cities and … (26 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas is Named One of the Least Stressful Places in the U.S. - 02/14/08 03:45 PM
According to a recent study conducted by bizjournals of the largest 50 metropolitan areas in the country, Austin was named among the least stressful places to live in the United States. As an Austin-area resident for the past 20 years, I am not surprised to hear this, as I have always … (20 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas Golf Courses - Private Courses - 02/12/08 06:52 PM
I did some research on private golf courses in the general Austin area, and I honestly had no idea how many courses there were around here, not to mention driving ranges. There are over 60 courses total in this area (both private and public included), which means that there is one golf … (23 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What Can We Learn From Bob Barker? The Price MUST Be Right! - 02/08/08 07:01 PM
When I was a kid, I watched a lot of gameshows, particularly when I was home sick from school. One of my favorites was "The Price is Right". With its over-excited audience, this program has an enthusiasm that is contagious, which is one reason why it has lasted so long (it … (46 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas Named as Top Place to Buy a House by Entrepreneur Magazine - 01/29/08 10:36 AM
Last week, "Entrepreneur Magazine" released its latest list of Best Places to Buy a House. Not surprisingly, the Austin metro area placed at the top of the list this time around. In the article, columnist Danielle Babb (who also co-authored a book on finding foreclosures with my friend Bill Nazur) states, … (18 comments)
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austin tx real estate: So, You're Going on a Listing Appointment? How to Win Almost Every Time - 01/13/08 03:35 PM
Over the years, I have gone on hundreds of listing appointments. These days, it seems as though I am competing less and less often, since they probably found me through a friend of mine or a past client. When I do compete, I haven't really kept track of the percentage … (135 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Economy Defies National Trend - 01/10/08 12:59 PM
Yup, its true folks! Austin is not buying that woebegone story that everyone else is reading. The latest reports show that the "Live Music Capital of the World" is proving that it still rates as a residential retreat and a bustling business center.
However, Austin is also ranked the #1 … (1 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Goals for 2008! - 01/04/08 10:40 AM
Another new year Wow how time goes by so fast. I haven't even sat down to think about the goals that I would like to set for my family and my business. I am very happy about the way 2007 finished out I seem to always be blessed. My prayer is … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Top Employers in Austin Texas - Looking for a job? These may be worth considering - 12/27/07 09:09 PM
Occasionally, we have potential home buyers who are considering moving to Austin, and they ask about the primary employers here in this area. Each year, the Austin Relocation Guide releases a list of the top Austin employers, both public and private. Here is the latest list:
1. The State of Texas - … (26 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What Can I Buy in the Austin, Texas area for Under $150,000? Seriously? - 12/22/07 03:23 PM
Are you considering a move to Austin? Are you looking for an investment property here in Texas? Either way, we can help. Take a look at some of the incredible values still available here when compared with other markets around the country (we have others):
This home is located in Round Rock, … (15 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Time-Traveling Real Estate Broker Visits 1987! - 12/20/07 06:03 PM
I was ready at last. Time to fire up the DeLorean. The flux capacitor is working properly and fully charged. I have to get it up to 88 miles per hour in the mall parking lot before I slam into the department store. Let’s set the dial here…DECEMBER 20, 1987I was … (28 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Get Your Hand Out of my Pocket! - Handling Commission Beggars - 12/18/07 10:02 PM
In the course of my real estate career, I have had many people try to reach into my pocket and ask for a piece of my paycheck. I recently wrote a post about this subject: A Lesson Learned in my Real Estate Career
Though it is not always the case, I … (150 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas Real Estate - Nationally Known Expert Cites Austin as #1 Up-and-Coming Market - 12/02/07 06:49 PM
On ABC's "Today Show" on Friday, nationally renowned real estate expert Barbara Corcoran gave her opinion on the top five up-and-coming markets in the country. She named Austin as the top up-and-coming market nationally, and she stated that it is currently a terrific time to buy Austin Real Estate, specifically in the SoCo … (18 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What Can I Buy in the Austin, Texas Area for $1 Million? - 11/23/07 06:41 PM
In this week's portion of my series about the affordability and desirability of Austin real estate, this week I focus on homes priced just under $1 Million:
This terrific Stadler custom home built in 2004 is located on a one acre lot in west Austin. It features over 5000 square feet, with 5 bedrooms, … (39 comments)
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austin tx real estate: The Power of Words - Make them count! - 11/16/07 12:18 AM
I guess I have always enjoyed words and I enjoy thinking of the impact of specific words that I use when speaking and writing. My mom and I were both spelling bee champs, although my wife has both of us beat, since she actually made it to the National Spelling Bee in … (42 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What Can I Buy in the Austin, Texas Area for $800,000 - $900,000? - 11/15/07 02:10 PM
As part of my ongoing series of posts about Austin and the affordability and desirability of its real estate market, this week I am focusing on homes in the $800,000 -$900,000 range.
Take a look...
This immaculate custom home has 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with almost 4300 square feet, 3 living … (25 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Reclaiming my "rookie" enthusiasm... - 11/14/07 10:18 AM
I have been working from home most days lately, which is a real blessing in my opinion. I could go to the office, but many days my work involves catching up on emails and perhaps a few phone calls (and blogging, too, of course). As a result, I often get my … (214 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin, Texas Restaurant Review - Waterloo Ice House - 11/13/07 02:18 AM
Last week, I reviewed EZ's on Lamar. This week, I focus on Waterloo Ice House. Well, actually my wife decided to write this review for me. My wife and kids visited two of the six locations, 1106 W. 38th St. and 8600 Burnet Rd. She helped me write this review, so … (27 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What Can We All Learn From the Restaurant Business? - 11/12/07 01:21 PM
We took the kids to a restaurant today for lunch after church, and although this particular place has been a mainstay for the Crouch family for awhile and my wife was excited about going there, today's experience was lackluster at best. I will probably devote an entire post to this later in … (92 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Southwest Austin Real Estate - New Listing - $445,000 - 11/05/07 12:52 AM
7804 Meloncon Cove - Home Just Completed Home in Southwest Austin - $445,000
•Lots of upgrades - 2879 s.f., 4BR, 3 Bath Home (NEW!!)•Hardwood and Tile floors •Granite counter tops • Downstairs guest room with Full bath • Awesome 2 story family room with views • Tiled backsplash • Wired for cable, dish, Internet … (14 comments)
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austin tx real estate: How to Get Sued Quickly! - 11/04/07 10:13 PM
I thought the headline above would get your attention. Basically, the quickest way to get sued is to utterly ignore this article.
I have been selling real estate full-time in the Austin area for almost 11 years now, and I am happy and thankful to report that I have yet to … (53 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What Can I Buy in the Austin, Texas Area for $650,000 - $700,000? WOW! - 10/26/07 12:06 PM
As part of my continuing series of articles demonstrating how affordable and exciting the Austin real estate market really is, I focus my gaze today on properties in the $700,000 range (or a little less). Come walk with me, won't you?
This Beautiful House on 3.75 acres provides more than ample privacy! … (35 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas Real Estate - What Can I Buy in the Austin area for $400,000 or less? - 10/01/07 04:30 PM
As part of my continuing series, I am moving up the ladder a bit more this week to $400,000, in order to demonstrate the awesome values to be found in and around the Austin, Texas area.
Here are a few current Austin-area listings that can be yours for $400,000 (or less):
This home … (18 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Texas School Districts - How are the schools in the Austin area? - 09/28/07 12:21 PM
Are the Schools Good in Austin?
In this article, we at Austin Texas Homes have covered the following:
Public Schools
Private Schools
Homeschooling
Public SchoolsThe public schools in the Austin area vary in their ratings. The Texas Education Agency, or TEA, rates Texas schools using a four-level system. The levels are, from best to … (4 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Austin Tx and this crazy weather.... - 09/13/07 07:25 PM
If anyone knows Texas they know it is HOT!!!!! Well we have had a really great summer I know there will always be someone some where complaining. Not me. In-fact with all the rain the areas that are usually brown are green and we just had some very cool days this week. Now … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Thinking about joining the FOR SALE BY OWNERS???? Think again! - 09/13/07 04:52 PM
There is always a buyer for every home that is put up for sell. And there is always a seller that has thought about selling their home alone. Those sellers are referred to as FSBO's in the real estate profession.
Sure homeowners Can and Do sell their home all the time … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Statistics for Lago Vista - Austin's little secret! - 08/02/07 10:15 AM
Here are SOLD * ACTIVE * PENDING * Stats for Lago Vista, TX Real Estate
Austin's little secret for affordable property on and close to the lake.
The stats are based single family homes sold between 02/07 and 07/07 searching price range through the Austin MLS by REALTOR
Lago Vista Real Estate
Statistics Results
All information … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: I have a very unique listing coming on the market!!!!!! - 08/01/07 11:50 AM
I will be putting a very unique property on the market in Leander it is a Great place for horse lovers or someone that need a huge workshop to work in. The home is in an area were the neighboring home average between 350k to about 750K. The seller is really … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Leander, TX stats for active and sold - 02/07 through 07/07 - 08/01/07 11:26 AM
Here are SOLD and ACTIVE Stats for Leander, TX Real Estate The stats are based single family homes sold between 02/07 and 07/07 searching price range 120,000 to 150,000 through the Austin MLS by REALTOR Statistics Results
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed all buyers and sellers must verify.
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austin tx real estate: Cedar Park Statistics for homes between 150k to 250k - 08/01/07 10:42 AM
Here are SOLD Stats for Cedar Park, TX Real Estate
The stats are based single family homes sold between 02/07 and 07/07 searching price range 150,000 to 250,000 through the Austin MLS by REALTOR
Statistics Results
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed all buyers and sellers must verify.
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austin tx real estate: Cedar Park TX - 08/01/07 10:17 AM
WOW! how it has grown - Just 15 miuntes from downtown Austin. A great place to live and raise a family. Schools are great stats show student teacher ratio is 15 to 1. Thats something that will make any parent happy. The city has just pasted huge bond to repair and … (1 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Cedar Park made the Family Circle Magazine as 1 of the top ten towns to raise a family! - 07/30/07 11:24 AM
There is an article I read about my home town that really made me excited. If you or someone you know is thinking about moving to the Austin area Cedar Park is a great place to plant your roots. Very family oriented and fun active life style is waiting. Remember Cedar Park is only 15 minutes … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Town 15 minutes outside of Austin that is growing like crazy........ - 07/18/07 09:58 AM
Cedar Park is just about 15 minutes north of Austin - It is growing like crazy according to the Williamson County School District Cedar Park/Leander schools is the 5th fastest growing school district in the nation. The new toll roads are open and the Public transportation (through rail and Bus) will make … (1 comments)
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austin tx real estate: How Active-to-Pending Ratios Define a "Hot Market" - 02/04/07 10:53 AM
(original posted at Crossland Team Blog Jan 2006)
When talking with buyers and sellers lately I spend a lot of time explaining the "Hot Market Factor". What this means is that when doing a market analysis for a buyer or seller, we are looking at Sold data, but we give much more … (1 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Does Typing “Hurry” in MLS Remarks Result in Faster Sale? - 02/03/07 10:10 PM
I came across a listing tonight that has "Hurry! Won't Last!" typed into the listing remarks. The listing has been on the market 299 Days. Wow, you'd think after a couple of months the agent would remove the comment, since the market has rendered it false. This made me curious.
Do comments like these help homes … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Restricted Showing Access Hurts Sales Effort - 02/03/07 10:24 AM
Original posted on Crossland Team Blog Jan 18, 2006
Recently I sat scratching my head wondering why some Austin real estate sellers make it difficult to show their homes. On this particular day, I was scheduled to pick up a Buyer at a hotel at 10:30 AM. We were going to be looking … (0 comments)
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austin tx real estate: Responding to Lowball Offers - 02/02/07 09:17 PM
Real Estate Agents disagree on the best negotiating strategy for responding to lowball offers. There are two general camps of thought.
One philosophy says that the amount of an initial offer doesn't matter, and that the seller should always respond to any offer with a counter-offer of the lowest ‘bottom dollar' … (1 comments)
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austin tx real estate: What your real estate offer really buys you in Austin Texas - 02/01/07 02:12 PM
Once your real estate offer in Austin TX has been accepted, have you just purchased a home? If you are a seller, and have just accepted a real estate offer, have you just sold your home? The answer to both questions is, not necessarily.
Let me explain. Buying real estate in … (0 comments)
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