Ki's Austin Real Estate Blog

Historically speaking, the answer to the rent or buy question is that usually it's smarter to buy a house. These are not usual times. The true answer to that question, of course, depends on the individual situation. There are some factors to consider when making this important decision. Some of t...

One of Austin's most elite neighborhoods lies just west of Mopac, in the heart of Austin. Bordered by Lake Austin to the west, Mopac to the east, Lake Austin Boulevard to the south and 35th street to the north, the Tarrytown neighborhood holds some of the most desirable homes in the Austin real e...

Cascade Caverns is the only cavern in Texas that has a 100 foot underground waterfall, and it is in our own back yard! Located in the hill country, in a little town named Boerne, take exit #543 off of Interstate Highway 10 to Cascade Caverns Road, just minutes from San Antonio. This cavern is an ...

Here are some simple ideas for decorating and gifts that should help you glide into an enjoyable holiday. Effortless touches can look extravagant without much fuss. Tea lights put into clean jars and bottles with colorful ribbon tied around the top can make a lovely and inexpensive table centerpi...

Mortgage Rates fell again this week. This is the ninth week in a row were rates have fallen. Last week mortgage rates were already at 50 year lows. The 30 Year mortgage rate fell from 5.19 to 5.14. This is not a huge fall. The significant point this week is that they basically stayed down at hist...

What once was an airport is now an inner city place to live and work. The Robert Mueller airport opened for business in 1936. It served Austin and surrounding cities for 63 years before being closed down. With Austin continuously growing, it was only logical to develop Mueller into something the ...

It's an original Austin tradition that started 33 years ago. What was once an only two day affair has grown into a two week shopping bazaar! And bazaar it is! The Armadillo Bazaar adds to the Austin image of "Keep Austin Weird." The honky- tonk shopping spree begins on December 12th until Decembe...

Lakeway is the name of a scenic lakeside community in western Travis County, and it is a wonderful place to live. Lakeway is a reasonably new city, and the city was formed around the original Lakeway Inn, a 48 room hotel built in July of 1962. Honored guests at the grand opening celebration were ...

Mortgage rates are down to rates we have no seen in 50 years. Since the early 1970s when we have good data for mortgage rates these are the lowest rates we have seen. 1) December 2008 5.19 2) June 2003 5.23 3) March 2004 5.45 4) May 2003 5.48 Before this rates were at current levels in the late 1...

In our economy it is a fact that many children and families will do without this year. It is a sad fact, but there is something that can be done. Donating to a local charity is a way to help a family in need this Christmas season. Goodwill You are helping many families when you donate items to Go...