Austin Area Real Estate Articles and Other Interesting Stuff

The Texas Drought 2011: September 20th 2011 Update
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is the most recent Texas drought map (Sept. 2011) [Click to Continue . . .]

Property Tax Rates Comparison: Northwest Austin
Austin property tax rates vary widely by area. Know the rates for the property you want to purchase before you go under contract. [Click to Continue . . .]

What Can $200,000 Buy You in Austin?
As of September 27th, 2011 there are 101 homes for sale in Austin with list prices between $195,000 and $200,000. [Click to Continue . . . ]

Steiner Ranch Austin Texas: Real Estate Update for June 2011
Gracious homes and Hill Country Living in a Golf Course Community. Steiner Ranch is selling very well in 2011. [Click to Continue . . .]
Real Estate Tips and Topics

The Bad Neighborhood: Have You Seen This Guy?
You want to live in a bad neighborhood in Austin right? No? Better do some up-close and personal checking, then, to buy a home where you actually want to live. [Click to Continue ...]

Architectural Photography Lens: The Canon Tilt and Shift Lenses
An Architectural Photography Lens Will Minimize Perspective Distortion. Are you serious about architectural photography? Unless you have the right lens, many of your photos will be distorted. [Click Here to Continue . . .]

Home Inspections: Why You Need One by a Licensed Home Inspector
Home Inspections are Necessary for Buying a Home
You’re buying a home. Your Buyers Agent says it needs to be inspected, during the option period for buying a home in Texas. You may be thinking, “$300 for a home inspection? [Click to Continue . . .]

Home Updates: 3 Expensive Ones That Won’t Add Much Value to Your Austin Texas Home
Do home updates add value? Some projects have a decent return on investment, but most don’t. [Click to Continue . . .}

Tax Assessments: Why They Are Not The Same as Market Value in Texas
Your Texas Property Tax Assessment does not tell you the market value of your home. Got that?[Click to Continue . . .]
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Home Updating and Home Renovation Tips and Articles

Bathroom Remodeling: Before and After in Austin Texas
Bathroom Before and After Got an old bathroom? Or worse, one that was “updated” but never quite finished? This bathroom was one of those – a project that never quite made it to the finish line. I’ll admit – this one is mine, a project I decided I HAD to do when I was pregnant… Click to Continue

Bathroom Tile Ideas: Rectangular Tile Keeps it Simple
Some times the freshest look is the one that has the least going on. See bathroom tile ideas using eco-conscious rectangular tile. [Click to Continue . . .]

Replacement Closet Doors: What To Ask Your Contractor
Replacement closet doors can give your old home an affordable update. [Click to Continue . . .]

Cost of House Painting: Tales from a Paint-Quality Evangelist
The cost of painting a house extends well beyond the cost of the paint. Read what you need to know for painting your Austin, Texas home. [Click to Continue . . .]




