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Austin Farmers Market

The Austin Farmers Market is the place to be if you love fresh produce and you’re enamored with the concept of “Think Globally, Act Locally”. The Austin Farmers market is held three times a week, in three locations: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm 4th and Guadalupe – Downtown Saturday 9 am – 1 pm 3200 Jones Rd/Toney Burger Ctr Wednesday 4 pm to 8 pm 46th and Lamar –... [Read more]

Appraisal Inspection: an Overview

An Appraisal Inspection collects information that is used to determine the Market Value of a property in a real estate appraisal report. Prior to the appraisal inspection, the appraiser will research information about the property and the neighborhood. This includes confirming that the property details (lot, block, street address, etc.) are correct, which establishes that the correct property (called... [Read more]

Real Estate Photography: Capturing the Essence of Austin

Real Estate Photography in Austin could be a full-time occupation, an obsessive hobby, or something to do for fun just because you CAN! You may have seen me lurking around your neighborhood, snapping photos, scribbling notes. You may have wondered what the heck that person was doing – the one that doesn’t even seem to notice the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city swirling around her... [Read more]

Approaches to Value: Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal

Appraisers use three approaches to value in Apprasal Practice when determining the Market Value of a property: the Sales Comparison Approach, the Cost Approach and the Income Approach 1. The Sales Comparison Approach The most frequently-used and accepted approach to determining value in real estate appraisal practice is the sales comparison approach. This approach bases its opinion of value on what... [Read more]

Austin Landscaping: Tips from the Pros

This series of landscaping and exterior update articles from HouseLogic.com are worth your time if you want, or need, to add curb appeal to your Austin home. Just remember to take the water usage into account for different plants when you’re choosing what’s right for your garden. Landscaping for Curb Appeal A well-landscaped yard creates curb appeal and helps your property retain... [Read more]

REALTOR Tips: Don’t Hide the Big Dog in the Bathroom

I like dogs. A doggie surprise while on tour, though, is an entirely different matter. For example, the game called “Where is the Dog?” is not one to play with prospective buyers for your home, or for your client’s home, if you are the listing agent. A few weeks ago, I had carefully lined up a handful of promising listings for my clients. We were mid-way through the tour when we... [Read more]

Round Rock Real Estate: Teravista (78665) Market Report June 2010

Teravista in Round Rock is a Master Planned Community that has a lot of the same appeal as Steiner Ranch down off of 620 in Western Travis County. This sprawling northern Williamson County in Central Texas subdivision has a golf course, swimming pools and a playground, as well as a well-appointed Residents Club. The entrance to the Teravista community provide a sneak peek for what you will encounter... [Read more]

Austin Locavores in the Making: Planting a Spring Garden

My kids would be rolling in the mud all day if they could get away with it. To let them scratch the dirt itch and learn something in the process, we planted a garden in our backyard last Spring. Somehow we ended up with about 120 seedlings for things we couldn’t identify (oh, yeah, THAT’S what the labeling stakes were for!). The garden plot was way too small for what we really wanted to... [Read more]

North Central Austin Real Estate: Crestview (78757)

Crestview, in North Central Austin is a neighborhood full of small, single-family homes built primarily in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s on larger-than-average lots with pier and beam construction. The streets in this area are lined with gracious and mature trees that provide some measure of respite from the blistering Texas heat. I love to walk around this area and marvel at the variety of cottages,... [Read more]

Austin Real Estate: Buy Now or Buy Later?

Are you thinking of buying a home in Austin and wonder if now is a good time to buy? I’m getting a lot of questions lately about Market Conditions and Mortgage Financing. If these are things on your radar because you’re thinking about getting into the Austin Real Estate Market, keep reading, or pick up the phone and call your REALTOR® (that would be ME, Alison!) at (512) 585-4758. The... [Read more]

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