Austin Texas Real Estate Blog

Recovering from a fire is a stressful and grief bearing process, yet to effectively bounce back on your feet, you will need to have a game plan in order. The first 48 hours after a fire is a critical time to set your affairs in order, and to make the recovery period as easy as possible, you will ...

Flood damage to a home can occur with a natural hazard or via a broken water main, and in either case, emergency procedures should be put into effect immediately within the first 48 hours. Most home owner's insurance policies will cover the property for flood damage, however, the home owner is re...

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive program works with the private ownership of residential and commercial buildings that bring a bit of history and culture to the cities they grace. These buildings are proudly protected by congress with tax incentives for their maintenance and restor...

The responsible homeowner will want to do a thorough check of their property tax bill to ensure they have not been over charged or remain passive when a property tax adjustment is due them. In most cases, the home owner with a discrepancy will find the property tax bill to be in excess, however, ...

Starting a community garden is a rewarding project that benefits a lot of lives. Some people have a knack with the green thumb, but scant resources to begin a garden of their own. However, in the tradition of community spirit and some wise planning, you may be the first to launch a community gard...

One thing we all look forward to when the chilly weather sets in is a nice roaring fire to light up the room. Your fireplace is not only a great source of natural heating, but brings a crackling snap to the ambience with that distinctive fireplace aroma. Enjoy your fireplace, but be sure to follo...

Selling your home is an exciting time and you want everything to go off without a hitch. The first order of business is to bring your home up to the maximum standards to fetch a fair price on the market. However, not every home improvement will make your home more desirable, and many of them coul...

Travel insurance is an added expense tacked on to the end of your vacation tab, and most people waive the fee without learning the details of what the travel insurance covers. The most common coverage is for medical emergencies, lost luggage and a full or partial reimbursement for any cancellatio...

One of the nicest perks to being a home owner is to be able to fix your property to your tailor made specifications. Home renovation sounds like it could cost a fortune, and in some cases it does. However, today's savvy home owners have a myriad of resources to help them do a lot of the work them...

The interest in self defense courses is on the rise and this vital class work is now available in most communities across the country. The most popular courses are designed for women and may be mastered by most physical sizes and fitness levels. The hope is that you will never have to use these s...