Mike Elliott's (maxwellmc) Blog

A few months ago, my trusty old TREO died and and I knew it was time to step into some new technology.  I'd had my (eye) on and iPhone for some time, but was hesitant due to the fact that I used my TREO to open the GE SUPRA MLS lockboxes here in Austin.  The GE Supra lockboxes use infrared techno...

I did something last week that I never thought I would do.  I left Keller Williams after almost 8 years of hard work, closings, friendships, failures and successes.  In other words, it was a great learning experience.  I built my business from the ground up, begining in 2001.  I was in class gett...

Maxwell McDaniel & Jennifer Semler | Keller Williams Realty | 512-470-2023 5623 Shoal Creek, Austin, TX Charming central Austin home on large tree filled lot. Just across street from creek and park! Walk to restaurants and grocery store. Beautiful ha 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $299,53...

Robin Rosi | Keller Williams - Austin A Plus Homes | 236-0223 4801 S. Congress Ave. Unit A-4, Austin, TX Ultra Modern SoCo Loft with Southern View of Austin 1 Bdrm Condo offered at $199,999 Year Built 2006 Sq Footage 960 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Siz...

Maxwell McDaniel | Keller Williams - Austin A Plus Homes | maxwell@austinaplushomes.com | 236-0223 4710 Carter Lane, Austin, TX Absolutely Fascinating Home For Sale. One of a kind--full of historical artifacts!! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $299,500 Year Built 1972 Sq Footage 2,796 Bedr...

I'm attaching a link to an article that came out in todays Austin American Statesman regarding the sales trends in Texas real estate.   The article confirms (as many others have in the past) that things just aren't so bad in Austin with regards to real estate.  According to the article, the Austi...

A new article from Forbes just came out and ranked Austin as the fastest growing large metro in the country.  Our population is supposed to jump by 15% between now and 2012!  Here is what Forbes had to say about our great city "The self-proclaimed "Live Music Capital of the World" is booming, tha...

I just got back from the Keller Williams Family Reunion in Atlanta.  It's our version of a national convention.  It's truly amazing the amount of knowledge that is shared at these events.  Some of the best agents in the country are teaching classes on how to do exactly what they are doing to be s...

Maxwell McDaniel | Keller Williams - Austin A Plus Homes | 236-0223 Steck, Austin, TX Gorgeous centrally located condo 2/2 for under $135,000. Easy access to Mopac, Domain, Arboretum, Downtown, Everything! 2 Bdrm Condo offered at $134,900 Year Built 1978 Sq Footage 1,050 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 f...

Take a close look at the numbers for the Austin market now.  When I say close, I mean CLOSE!  What's happening?  Well, that depends.  Remember that any and all markets are made up of many sub-markets or even micro markets.  Real estate is INTENSELY local.  Also remember the old adage, there are t...