real estate: Still building in Austin, TX!
- 05/12/09 07:17 AM
What's happening in building in Austin? The city of Austin offers a map about emerging projects in Austin on this website (5.6MB): Click here! The map shows some of the prominent projects in planning and construction. The maps are updated quarterly. Here are some details on developments: Fifth and Baylor (Austin Market District) 80,000 sqft office and retail building Town Lake Park Phase 3 & 4 between Ladybird Lake and Riverside Dr Legacy @ Townlake 31 story luxury high rise Stubb's an all time favorite in Austin is adding another 1,500 seats The so much discussed and still awaited Metro Line … (3 comments)
real estate: $10,000 FREE Down Payment!
- 05/10/09 09:42 AM
The city of Austin is offering $10,000 to help first time homebuyers buy a home. The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA) provides qualified, first-time homebuyers, with a zero interest loan to assist with purchasing a home located within the Austin City Limits. DPA funds cover the down payment and eligible closing costs and pre-paid expenses associated with buying a home. The borrower may receive up to $10,000 in a deferred, forgivable, 0% interest loan for 10 years. Or, you may receive $1,000 additional for borrowers in a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, and up to $4,999 for people with disabilities. … (0 comments)
real estate: Austin Energy Efficiency Ordinance Overview
- 05/09/09 06:18 AM
In an effort to follow suit with other green-leading cities in our nation, Austin has taken pro-active steps to increase the energy efficiency of Austin homes.
Starting June 1st, homeowners selling their property must now disclose the energy efficiency of their property to their buyers. Here's how it works. First, your home must qualify to need the energy audit. Your home qualifies if it meets these criteria:
Built over 10 years ago Is in the Austin city limits Uses Austin Energy as an energy service provider There are a few exceptions. If your property is a condo, or mobile … (1 comments)
real estate: Summer is coming and the energy bills are going up
- 05/07/09 12:35 AM
With the first week of solid 90s + my AC is running longer an higher throughout the day. I personally like the warm climate and keep my thermostat around 80F. With the City of Austin passing Ordinance No. 20081106-047 requiring homes, 10 years and older, with Austin Energy service, to complete an energy audit before closing a property and everybody's electricity bill rising, I think it is time for us to look at some small and simple changes that can make a difference in our energy consumption. The City of Austin provides an Austin Energy Analysis tool which can be accessed … (0 comments)
I own and run a real estate company in Ausitin, TX with my husband Johan.
We service retail clients and educate them about the real estate market in particular in the local Austin and Central Texas area.
We are also active investors and work with many investor clients. We fix, flip, and hold residential and commercial real estate in Austin.
My blog is about situations that I encounter in my daily business from selling homes for people, working with other Realtors to working with distressed sellers in foreclosure, fixing houses, wholeselling them and managing rental properties.
I try and write my blog entertaining and educational.
Have fun reading and check out my website for more information on homes for sale in the Austin Texas area.
www.texascapitalrealestate.com
Iliane
What's happening in building in Austin? The city of Austin offers a map about emerging projects in Austin on this website (5.6MB): Click here! The map shows some of the prominent projects in planning and construction. The maps are updated quarterly.;)
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