Central Texas ~ Austin Metro

Each week I monitor the activity of single family homes in the Austin, TX Metro in order to understand the trends. As you see the inventory is extremely low in relation to the "under contract" and "sold" numbers. 5-27 through 7-22-2012: Active Single Family Homes 7583; Under Contract 3841; Closed...

Remember the home buyers tax credit craze of 2008, 2009, 2010? I do and it's time to take a refresher course. That's right it's time to get back up to speed on the rules. Why? Well, as you may recall there were all kind of rules around getting the $8000 tax credit. We are now approaching the time...

Got Gas? I do, no matter how many medications I pour into my tank it's not getting any better. As business owners we must analyze our expense structure often and make adjustments. In our business we often get chided for making so much money in commission on a sale. What the public doesn't always ...

Dear REO Specialists, You've been living on the dark side to long. You have many listings and for the most part you get offers quite frequently. Business is good on the Dark Side. Your client is not demanding. You don't need to parse your words carefully in consideration of your client's feelings...

  Alphabet Soup of Real Estate    Consumer access delivered through the Internet has allowed us all to search for just about anything we want. We search for the information so we can be informed consumers so when the time is right to make a purchase. It gives us a feeling of security and helps us...

615 Chaneys Xing, Bertram, TX 78605 ~ Preserve at Whitewater Springs Subdivision COMING SOON TO THE MARKET at $600,000.00 www.615chaneysxing.com The website offers a glimpse of this fantastic custom home. The option this home offers to be molded into your dream home are endless. Versatile propert...

Check out www.106harborhill.com for a new listing in Lakeway! Originally listed at $1,250,000 now just $895,000! 106 Harbor Hill Dr, Lakeway, TX 78734106harborhill.com WELCOME HOME ~ 106 Harbor Hill Dr, Lakeway, TX 78734 This executive home has it all! Located in the exclusive Mira Lago Estates a...

Hello all, While over the course of time there have been some well known LOVE ~ HATE relationships I have one in particular that is always testy. The "general inspector" is at the center of this love ~ hate relationship. LOVE ~ Upon searching with my clients to no end we find the house they "love...

As many of you have experienced all to often I get 2+ annoying sales calls every day (seems like it anyway). I am a phone answerer if I am not with clients, it's part of my DNA. So it goes like this. Hello this is Bill. Hi Bill, this is XXXX (notice 4 letters) I saw your website, are you still an...

                   SOLD List Price: $230,000.00 Gated ~ 1 story ~ 1497 Sq/Ft Condo. This modern home is located just west of the "Y" on Hwy 71. Community pool & park. Bowie schools. Near major employers & convienant shopping. Granite counter tops & stainless appliances. Fireplace. Tile floors exc...