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So you're thinking about buying a condo in Texas or maybe somewhere else.  There are a few things you should ask yourself before venturing on such an adventure.  First off, how are you with those pesky little noises, like hearing the five inch stilettos at three o'clock in the morning above your ...
03/28/2010
Times are tough and I am here to help.  If you find yourself not making mortgage payments and you need to sell your home. Please call me, I can help 512.547.HOME Short Sale Specialist Could a short sale be right for you?  Homeowners who have indicated an inability and even lack of will, to pay th...
03/17/2010
Save the date for your Texas appliance Rebate!! This rebate program will NOT be retroactive. It will only apply to purchases made once the program officially begins in April 2010. So if you need an appliance and can wait till the 16th please do. Sign up for emails to get the most current informat...
03/04/2010
Went to a great party last night to preview the 904 West Ave Condos.  These condominiums are awesome. Every individual unit has their own photovoltaic systems and tank-less water-heater.  This is a great way to control your energy costs and carbon footprint.  These condos are in a very nice locat...
03/04/2010
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain - the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate GainI...
03/04/2010
Just wanted to let everyone know that as of today I am a Texas Real Estate Broker. I got my license in the mail today. This is a great honor for me to get and I am looking forward to working with my new clients. I am also interested in finding great agents who are looking to move to a company tha...
02/26/2010
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you're in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or just interested in homeowner issues in general...
01/04/2010
I get a lot of junk mail and was tried of always taking it to the recycling place. I decided that I wanted to stop the junk from the source and save a few trees as well.  I did a little research and found this link  http://www.obviously.com/junkmail/  They have a lot of great ideas and ways to he...
12/16/2009
So you may have bought a new home this year, if so, congratulations.  The home buying process can be a fun and interesting process.  Hopefully you had a good experience. Most likely when you closed on your home you went to the title co and signed a ton of paperwork. In that paperwork is probably ...
12/08/2009
Volunteer Opportunities 2009 Operation Blue Santa-Volunteers are critical to the success of Operation Blue Santa and last year almost 30,000 volunteer hours were logged during our season.  For more information on how to become an Operation Blue Santa Volunteer call us at (512) 220-BLUE (2583).   ...
12/04/2009
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