South Austin Real Estate Blog - Sky Realty

Central Texas and the Austin area has some incredible natural swimming pools. One of the most popular is Hamilton Pool.  Hamilton Pool is 30 miles west of Austin on FM 3238 visit there website: www.co.travis.tx/tnr/parks/hamilton_pool.asp  Limestone outcropping create a 50 foot waterfall for beau...

OK, I was reading a post by Jon Zolsky SHOW ME THE SOUL  this morning and all the comments, regarding banks and morals and foreclosures and ethics and soul, the comments are varied and interesting.   In writing my own comment I realized it had become a post.  So here are my 2 cents worth. While I...

A week ago I was here at my desk writing something, I do not recall if it was an email or a blog-post, it had started to rain outside, summer storms are not uncommon in this part of Texas but we were not expecting anything severe.  I looked out the window and thought, geez, it really is coming do...

It was announced today in the Austin Business Journal that US Airways, American Airlines are matching the Southwest fares by offering $30, $60, and $90 fare for one way tickets.  Tickets must be purchased by by Wednesday, or midnight tonight, July 8,2009.  So hurry and get your savings now.  The ...

Every summer since about 4th grade I have read at least one or two books just for the pure joy of reading.  I recall as a child my friends and I would walk to the school library on Friday and it was open for checking out books, then the next Friday we would take the book back and get another.   T...

Closing Cost 101 In todays home buying there are many terms we Realtors® use in our everyday language that maybe new to first time home buyers.  Here is a brief list of some of those terms that apply when you buy a home in Central Texas. Of course closing costs will vary with lender charges, Titl...

Septic Systems 101 Many of today's homes are in rural areas and rely on septic systems.  Some of these homes have antiquated systems and when buying or selling be sure to include a septic system inspection. Homes in Dripping Springs, Austin and many other areas fall into a septic system category....

OK, I know today is a holiday, this weekend is a great holiday weekend.  Time off?  How about looking for that perfect new home?  Realtors® often work holidays and weekends since that is the time that folks who work regular jobs are off.  Call your favorite Realtor® today and make some appointmen...

Woody Guthrie was is a legend in American Folk song .. many of his songs will never die and my favorite one that is sung throughout America this 4th of July Independence Day weekend is THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND. Enjoy the Youtube video. I'm glad I found it and could pass it on.  Happy Birthday Ameri...

Many first time home buyers are not familiar with the "lingo" of real estate, here are a few terms to help unravel some of the mystery. An Appraisal is what the bank orders to determine the value of a home.  An independent appraiser is hired to do an analysis of the home, the condition of the hom...