Kimberly Olson's (kimberlyolson) Blog

The neighborhood slogan of "Bringing Back the Neighborhood" truly fits this area. Friendly neighbors, abundant parks and greenspace, and lots of sidewalks makes Georgetown Village a great place to live.The real estate market in Georgetown Village is still going strong. New homes being built in th...

Here's a list of Georgetown Events for the remainder of February and Early March. Hope to see you there!Georgetown Symphony Society   -   March 2   -   512.864.9591Georgetown Home and Garden Show   -   March 3   -   800.436.86964th Annual "Antiques on the Gabriel"   -   March 3 & 4   -   512.461....

The increase in number of homes sold since 2004. The number of homes sold over the last four years supports statistics from The US Census Bureau, which ranked Williamson County the 16th fastest growing county in the nation. With continued growth, I expect the home market in this area to remain st...

The following "top 7" cities in Williamson County, TX were chosen on the basis of # of homes sold. Those cities that did not have a minimum of 100 home sales are excluded. I think the consistency at which each city is growing is interesting and wonder if the subprime mortgage crisis is the reason...

16 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR® WHEN BUYING A HOMEA seller more than likely has a Realtor representing their interests; here are 16 reasons you should too!1. Realtors® are members of the National Association of Realtors and must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Not all real estate agents or ...

18 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR® WHEN SELLING A HOMEA buyer more than likely has a Realtor representing their interests; here are 18 reasons you should too!1. Realtors® are members of the National Association of Realtors and must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Not all real estate agents or ...

Beautifully remodeled, custom home on 5.09 acres. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1723sf home was recently updated in 2006 and features: Granite counters, Solid Oak 42" cabinets, his & hers closets, wood floors in all bedrooms, "hopscotch-modified" tile pattern in common-use areas, designer paint colors,...

Home prices in Georgtown are still rising, despite negative news surrounding the national housing market.Georgetown West (West of I-35)Time Frame        # homes sold     Avg. sale price     Average Days on MarketJanuary 2008             53                  $251,030                    69January 20...

BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO OFFER YOUR HOME "FOR SALE BY OWNER""You can get rid of the broker, but you cannot get rid of the broker's work" is an old caution for those who intend to offer their homes "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO).Selling on your own is not an easy undertaking. It requires a significant amo...

Let's face it, most homeowners believe the moment their home hits the market it will sell immediately. Since they love their house, others must too, right?Wrong!This article will help you stage your home in a manner that appeals to as many potential buyers as possible, ultimately, making your hom...