Northwest Austin Real Estate: Barrington Oaks (78759) Market Report 2010

Single Story Home in Barrington Oaks

Barrington Oaks in Northwest Austin is an older neighborhood of 653 homes built in eight sections in the mid-1970s to the early 1980s. These homes are a combination of masonry (limestone or brick) and siding. Home sizes range from just over 1300 square feet to 2800 square feet with the average … [Read more...]

Home Selling Tips: Clean it, Fix It, Stage It

Selling Tips: Clean Up A Messy House

Homes That Are Clean and Staged Sell Faster I pre-viewed a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) recently. The homeowner had done an impressive amount of work, but missed a something that will impact the price he can expect to receive for his property. He nailed two of the three fundamental steps in … [Read more...]

Travis County Foreclosure Auction: April 6th 2010

Lately, the monthly foreclosure auction has captured my attention. The Travis County Foreclosure Auction happens monthly on the Travis County Courthouse steps. The Tax Foreclosure Sale and the Bank Foreclosure Sale are scheduled to to be held at the same time, at 10:00 am on the first Tuesday of … [Read more...]

Foreclosure Hurts Everyone

Foreclosures Hurt Everyone

Have you noticed the growing number of boarded-up properties sprinkled across your residential neighborhood, or perhaps in the areas near where you commute to work, or take your kids to the park? Have you wondered what happened to the families that used to live there, and if something is going to … [Read more...]

Real Estate Appraisal Video

Ever wondered what a Real Estate Appraisal entails? In a nutshell, Real Estate Appraisers determine the Market Value of property. This video, produced by my husband, Orlando Masis, Founder of … [Read more...]

Texas Music Festivals in 2010

Austin is known for the local MUSIC scene, right? Did you also know that places in Texas that aren't Austin also have great local music events? Really! WOW! Before the end of the year, you and your friends could pile into a few old jalopies or brand new pick-up trucks and hop from one to the … [Read more...]

Market Report for the Week Ending 3/7/2010

What Did Interest Rates Do Last Week?**   30-yr Fixed – Lower Last Week: 4.97% Previous Week: 5.05% 1yr Ago: 5.15% 15-yr Fixed – Lower Last Week: 4.33% Previous Week: 4.40% 1yr Ago: 4.72% Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr Fixed) Last Week: 5.50% Previous Week: 5.50%   Highlight of … [Read more...]

Avery Ranch Real Estate Market Data Report 2010

Avery Ranch Homes

Avery Ranch is an 1,800 acre master-planned community with over 4,000 homes that have access to 17 hill country acres of amenity centers, tennis courts, pools, and hike & bike trails located approximately 16 miles north of downtown Austin, it is nestled just west of Round Rock, and east of Cedar … [Read more...]

11003 Country Knoll (78750)

NOTE: This home SOLD in 8 days and received 6 offers. Tired of walking up and down the stairs? Looking for a one-story with a great floor plan? This wonderfully updated home in Spicewood Estates in Northwest Austin is move-in ready! This gorgeous Austin home for sale … [Read more...]

Protected: Weyford (78757 – Wooten, Jeannine’s Neighborhood)

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