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
You Can Do It, Yes You Can!
Meet Frank. Frank bailed me out of one of my most stressful, and ultimately, most rewarding adventures as a homeowner. My divorce-recovery therapy was ripping out parts of my home. Sometimes I was successful at putting things back together, and sometimes, well, not so much. By now, my journey from a wife whose husband did… Click to Continue
5 Things To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2011 in Austin Texas
Run your numbers now so you know what your plan is to buy a home in 2011. [Click to Continue . . .]
Selling Tips: 5 Tips to Make Your Home Lighter and Brighter
Light and bright sells. Want to buy a dark, dim, gloomy home? Your buyers don’t want to, either. [Click to Continue . . .]
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 ...]
House Paint: It’s NOT All the Same
Meet Dale. Dale is my Paint Guy – he is the Manager of Austin’s Hill Country Paints. When I need my paint fix, which is quite frequent, I go visit him and his co-worker John, at the store on Anderson Mill in Northwest Austin. I’ve recently realized just how interesting these visits are – not… 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 . . .]
