central austin real estate: Job Creation in Austin is on the Rise- and so are home prices
- 03/09/13 06:16 AM
Austin is in the news again for being a beacon of light for job creation. The job growth rate is RED HOT. Number one market in the US. Growing at a blistering 4.4% annuak growth rate. We are seeing people relocate to Austin by the thousands each year. It is a great time to buy in this beautiful city. Prices are on the rise and on track to be a fantastic investment. Call me if you would like to set up your personal home search. 512-680-5835 Crystal Kilpatrick … (0 comments)
In Texas if someone who is enjoying the benefit of an Over 65 Exemption sells their homestead and moves to another homestead within the State they may take their Over 65 tax exemption with them. This can cause serious issues with the new buyer's taxes for the year in which the house is sold and in future years. Example: Sellers with the Over 65 Exemption sell their home on June 1 and move to another home which will be their homestead and they take the exemption with them. When this happens, the Appraisal District may … (1 comments)
central austin real estate: Why Smart Homeowners Are Moving Up at the Start of a Real Estate Recovery Cycle!
- 06/03/10 05:46 PM
Why Smart Homeowners Are Moving Up at the Start of a Real Estate Recovery Cycle! Most signs and economic indicators point to a recovery cycle in the real estate market with price stabilization. Previous perceptions of a flood of foreclosure properties are not materializing, and in fact, foreclosure filings are down. Nationally, 7.5 million homes are at least 90 days late on their mortgage. Banks are moving more aggressively toward "short sale" solutions versus foreclosing and taking an immediate loss on their books. · The Fed has stopped its tax credit program, which resulted in new home sales up 15% … (1 comments)
central austin real estate: Planning for Retirement
- 06/03/10 10:55 AM
I was recently exposed to some great resources on planning for retirement. Here are my favorites you'll want to know for anything and everything to do with retirement. How long are you going to live? http://gosset.wharton.upenn.edu/mortality What are you going to get from Social Security? http://www.ssa.gov/planners/benefitcalculators.htm How much do you need to save? http://www.choosetosave.org/ballpark How long will my money last? http://www.flexibleretirementplanner.com … (1 comments)
central austin real estate: Formula 1 Coming to Austin
- 05/27/10 10:16 AM
Austin, Texas has been chose to host the World Cup of Motorsports. After a 3 year hiatus, Formula One is heading back to the US. The location of the future racetrack has not yet been determined, but a facility will be built to hold the event. The race will be held here from 2012 to 2021. The race is expected to draw in an international crowd and infuse hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy. It is expected that every hotel room from Temple to San Antonio will be booked during the event. Very exciting news for Austin!
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central austin real estate: Where the Jobs Will Come From -Austin
- 04/29/10 09:35 AM
The Workforce: Where will the New Jobs Come From? By Barbara Kiviat, published in TIME Magazine. "The good news is the perception as well as the reality is improving in some areas of the country. Just 12 out of 384 metropolitan areas ended 2009 with more jobs than they had at the beginning of the year, but more recently, the numbers have been looking better. Over the past six months (through January), 72 cities gained jobs, according to a Moody's Economy.com analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That may seem like a slow start, but it's a … (1 comments)
central austin real estate: Where the Jobs Will Come From -Austin
- 04/29/10 09:35 AM
The Workforce: Where will the New Jobs Come From? By Barbara Kiviat, published in TIME Magazine. "The good news is the perception as well as the reality is improving in some areas of the country. Just 12 out of 384 metropolitan areas ended 2009 with more jobs than they had at the beginning of the year, but more recently, the numbers have been looking better. Over the past six months (through January), 72 cities gained jobs, according to a Moody's Economy.com analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That may seem like a slow start, but it's a … (0 comments)
central austin real estate: Thought for the Day
- 04/28/10 12:32 PM
"Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way." Eileen CaddyAuthor
For Austin Real Estate: Crystal Kilpatrick Homes ATX 512-680-5835 cell www.CrystalKilpatrick.com … (1 comments)
central austin real estate: 6 Tips to Successfully Stage Your Home
- 04/26/10 05:20 PM
1. Staging forces you to think like a buyer - When you are working to stage your client's home to be put on the market, you'll be looking at the home as if you were a buyer. Gaining this perspective will help you in many ways when preparing a home to be listed. 2. Staging forces you to organize and de-clutter - Clearing shelves, closets and cabinets is a big part of the home staging process. It also helps with the moving process because sellers can pack items away as they are getting rid of the clutter. 3. Staging increases the … (4 comments)
central austin real estate: Austin Ranks 5th Among Top 10 Places to Retire
- 04/22/10 07:17 AM
Austin Ranks 5th Among Top 10 Places to Retire Austin, Texas: According to TopRetirements.com, Austin is one of the top 10 cities attracted to those nearing retirement. Two thirds of the 100 top positions were located in Sun Belt states with warmer climates. The list was compiled by calculating which towns had the most online visits on TopRetirements.com which reflects the cities that the site's retired user community is most interested in. College towns and warm climates dominate the list, meaning that areas with abundance of intellectual and outdoor activities are popular among the retired community. Top 10 Most Popular Cities … (4 comments)
central austin real estate: Where the New Jobs Come From? (Austin, TX)
- 04/19/10 04:56 PM
The Workforce: Where will the New Jobs Come From? By Barbara Kiviat, published in TIME Magazine. "The good news is the perception as well as the reality is improving in some areas of the country. Just 12 out of 384 metropolitan areas ended 2009 with more jobs than they had at the beginning of the year, but more recently, the numbers have been looking better. Over the past six months (through January), 72 cities gained jobs, according to a Moody's Economy.com analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That may seem like a slow start, but it's a … (7 comments)
central austin real estate: Austin Real Estate Market
- 04/15/10 08:34 AM
The Austin Real Estate Market is hotter than I've seen it in more than two years. Buyers are out in force, anxious to find a deal and sellers are enjoying heavy buyer traffic, sometimes getting multiple offers. The number of homes sold in Austin last month rose 24% compared to March 2009 and the number of homes under contract is up 47% which indicates we'll have an even stronger April. The average price of homes sold in March rose almost 2% from $227,559 to $231,904 while the average time it took a home to sell dropped from 83 days to 69 days. … (2 comments)
central austin real estate: Prepping for a Last-Minute Showing
- 04/11/10 05:43 PM
Prepping For a Last-Minute Showing It's nearly impossible to keep your home in a "show-ready" state day in and day out. In many cases you may find that your home will be shown to a prospective buyer with very little advance notice. Even if you're keeping things as clutter-free as possible, a little preparation for the actual showing is probably in order. Here are some short-term ways to get your home looking and feeling its best. Step 1: Cleaning Frenzy
Scrub tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Thoroughly clean hardwood floors. Vacuum carpets. If time permits, rent a steam … (4 comments)
central austin real estate: Austin Tops the List for Economic Recovery
- 03/25/10 06:06 PM
On March 2, Forbes released their list of metro areas in the U.S. with the best economic recoveries. Austin, Texas sits on top of the list along with Washington, D.C. According to Forbes, "jobs have been lost nearly everywhere in the last three years, but between December 2007 and December 2009 the number of jobs in Austin rose by 0.98%; more than any of the other major cities we looked at." Economics professor Daniel Hamermesh points out Austin's strong housing market as one of it's biggest advantages. "The first advantage is that we haven't had a housing boom, and therefore there … (0 comments)
central austin real estate: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Ends April 30th 2010
- 02/08/10 09:11 AM
The First Time Home Buyers Credit Expires April 30. Now is the time to get your home on the market. This means buyers are looking now and the normal spring market will peak sooner than it does normally. If you wait until after it expires, it will take longer to sell your home and you may see a small drop in price. Call Crystal Kilpatrick today for more information 512-680-5835
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central austin real estate: First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Until 2010
- 11/06/09 05:21 AM
The Homebuyers Tax Credit jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama's signature, expected today or tomorrow. And while we have been expecting this to happen for some time and with all the changing details, let's go over the actual Bill. For First Time Homebuyers or those who have not owned a home within 3 years, the tax credit remains at $8,000, with income restrictions maxing out at $125,000 for singles and $225,000 for couples. Current Homeowners - those defined as having owned a home for five … (0 comments)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
The expiration of this program in combination with the Dow reaching the 10,000 mark this week spurring interest rates higher means that NOW is the time to act. If you are contemplating a move in the near future, this is your window of opportunity. Please call us at 512-809-5495 to initiate your home search or the sale of your property. The … (2 comments)
A letter from Susan - We had such a terrific response to our offer to draw up estate planning documents for $125 per person (for you couples who have been married awhile, you are still two people!) that we are sending the offer again! So many people told us that having a will had been on their "to do" … (2 comments)
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