The Texas Drought 2011: September 20th 2011 Update

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The Texas Drought is Getting Worse Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is the most recent drought map, from the US Drought Monitor. Yeah, dark red is bad, really bad. Drought is Classified in 5 Levels The 5 levels used to describe how severe a drought is are: D0: Abnormally … [Read more...]

Property Tax Rates Comparison: Northwest Austin

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Austin Tax Rates Differ Widely from Area to Area Shopping for a home in Austin Texas? The tax rates here can be confusing to folks moving in from other parts of the country. Property Tax Rates in Northwest Austin A property can be taxable by different governmental entities such as Austin … [Read more...]

What Can $200,000 Buy You in Austin?

Austin Homes for $200,000

Looking for a Home in Austin for about $200,000? As of September 27th, 2011 there are over a hundred homes for sale in Austin with list prices between $195,000 and $200,000. Go Right to the Homes for Sale In Austin for around $200,000 (Data updated automatically - current listings) Let's take … [Read more...]

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...]

What Can $350,000 Buy You in Austin, Texas?

Austin Texas Real Estate: What Will $350,000 Get You in the Summer of 2011? Let's look at a sampling of the properties in Austin for sale around $350,000. Central Austin Real Estate Info: Central Austin Homes For Sale Between $340,000 and $360,000 The median price for the 345 homes for sale in … [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...]

uncommon OBJECTS: a Nifty SoCo shop in Austin Texas

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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 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...]