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Oak Forest Subdivision, Austin, TX How have home values in the Oak Forest Subdivision faired as compared to prior years?  Oak Forest which is located just off Highway 183 on Oak Knoll Drive in Northwest Austin, east of Great Hills, and south of Balcones Village, many of the homes were built in th...

Austin MLS Stats/Market Report for August 2009 compared to August 2008     Austin All Areas       Median     Average     Aug-09 Aug-08 % Change   Aug-09 Aug-08 % Change List Price  $              189,900  $              199,000 -4.6%    $            245,369  $            259,789 -5.6% Sold Price ...

Texas is known for a lot of things, the armadillo, fire ants, hot summers and Barbecue.  In my opinion I think Texas has some of the best BBQ in the USA.  In a previous business life I was fortunate to have been able to travel the US and I was able to hit places in Memphis, North Carolina, and Ka...

Austin is ranked #2 in Best Performing Metropolitan Area in the Second Quarter 2009 in an economic comparison of the nation's top100 cities conducted by the Brookings Institute Report. The report ranks the country's 100 largest metro areas based on homes prices, foreclosures, economic output, un...

We all want good service, right?  Sure we do, but how often do we get customer service that blows your socks off?  One day a few weeks ago I needed to take my newly adopted dog, Patches, to the groomer to get a puppy cut and a bath.  Pet grooming is not at the top of my list of things to do, so I...

Not to too long ago when I was showing a home in the Austin something happened that has encouraged me to suggest to my selling clients to be wise when it comes to allowing agents or people inside your home without an appointment.  I was showing a home and I called in advance to notify the seller ...

Hello All - There are bunch of web providers out there geared to serve our needs in the real estate industry, i was wondering if anyone has or had any thoughts on one company in particular VTX Solutions?  I am looking more for your experience with them such service, usability, value for money to ...