Steiner Ranch Austin Texas: Real Estate Update for June 2011

Steiner Ranch Austin TX Limestone Home

Steiner Ranch: Hill Country Living, Golf and Stately Homes Steiner Ranch is an established neighborhood located in northwest Austin, off of 620. The neighborhood has mostly detached single family homes, semi-custom, and custom homes ranging in size from 1,500 square feet to 8,000+- square feet … [Read more...]

uncommon OBJECTS: a Nifty SoCo shop in Austin Texas

old bottles at uncommon OBJECTS on SoCo in Austin Texas

South Congress in Austin, Texas: Where the Cool Kids Hang Out We've been browsing the local small shops this week, especially those on South Congress. SoCo, for those not from Austin, is the ultra-hip, ultra-funky, ultra-happening spot south of downtown. There is stuff in them thar stores … [Read more...]

Austin Condo Loans and Austin Condo Sales: June 2011 Update

Austin Condo Loans and Condo Financing – Tougher to Get? Yes. A condo loan requires both the buyer and the condo association to qualify. Even a highly qualified buyer may not be able to purchase a condo, if the condo development is not as financially stable as a lender requires. Some … [Read more...]

Austin Crime Map: Researching Austin Texas Neighborhoods

Austin Crime Viewer

Want to Find Good Austin Texas Neighborhoods? Looking for a new neighborhood in Austin Texas? Check out the Austin Crime Viewer (Austin Crime Map), maintained by the APD. You can plug in an address and find out what has been happening in and around the neighborhood. Buying a Home in … [Read more...]

River Place Austin: Hill Country Homes and Gorgeous Views

River Place Austin Texas

River Place Austin Texas: Gracious Hill Country Living Search for homes in River Place, Austin Texas Limestone, mixed stone, custom iron work doors and gates, sweeping Hill Country Views. All of these and are more are par for the course for homes in River Place, off 2222 near 620 at the … [Read more...]

5 Things To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2011 in Austin Texas

Buy a Home in Austin TX in 2011

What Do You Need to Do Now to Buy a Home in 2011? 2011 is almost half over, but you can still be a home owner by the end of the year. It's All About the Money To buy a home, you have to look at the money, first, as un-fun as that may be. When you know your numbers, you know what your options … [Read more...]

Appraisal Preparation Tips: Does the Appraiser Care How Neat Your Home Is?

Appraisal Preparation - Cluttered Is Not Good

Does the Appraiser Care How Neat Your Home Is? The short answer is: it depends, maybe or yes. Most of us know that when you put your house on the market, it needs to look and be as spiffy as possible. For this reason, many of the resale homes we appraise have been de-cluttered and carefully … [Read more...]

What can $1025 Per Month Buy You in Austin, Texas in 2011?

How Much Home Can You Get for $1025 Per Month in the Greater Austin Area? $1025 per month can cover the mortgage, taxes and insurance on a $150,000 home in or around Austin, Texas. That assumes you have good credit and can put down 20%. The Estimated Numbers for Buying a $150,000 home for … [Read more...]

What is Escrow? Texas Real Estate Explained

What is Escrow in Texas Real Estate

What is Escrow and Why Is It Part of My Texas Real Estate Transaction? Would you give your money to the seller of the home you're buying while they're still living in it and before you have the keys and the title to the property? Hopefully you answered, "no". An Escrow Account Keeps … [Read more...]

Home Buying Tips: Beware of Divorcing Home Owners

Home Buyer Tips: Buying from Divorcing Home Owners

Home Buying Tips: Buying a Property from Divorcing Owners Think you can get a good deal when sellers need to sell because they are getting divorced? Are you prepared to be sucked into a complicated transaction? What to Know Before You Buy from Divorcing Owners Houses go on the market all of … [Read more...]