Aug 22, 2011

7504 Daugherty, the Allandale advantage of Central convenience & time savings, Northwest Pool, Park, walk to shop, eat, well-loved Gullett Elem, McCallum High. Quiet part of Daugherty on west side. Big house, big lot, 5 living: formal, family w/hi ceiling, study or exercise or 4th bed, sun-room, screen porch. Wood floors, built-ins, bay windows, stone...

August 18, 2011 – According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Market Update report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, 1,973 single-family homes were sold in the Austin-area in July 2011, a 32 percent increase from July 2010. During the same time period, the median price for Austin-area homes was $196,750, resulting in an 11 percent decrease...

Aug 17, 2011

It seems lately that people are questioning real estate more than ever. When I am asked about the state of the Austin Real Estate market, I try to tell consumers the truth about what is going on so that they will have the answers to best help them make decisions on what to do. There are a lot of factors that influence the real estate market, but the biggest one...

Aug 16, 2011

Watering your foundation in dry months is something you should do no matter where in the country you live. In the City of Austin we find that to be very true. The pockets of clay found around the city really do a number on foundations. Keep that clay moist will help keep your foundation exactly where it was built. Many people don’t realize that soil...

Austin Real Estate News. Quick review of the Debt Ceiling, Heat wave, and Austin school info. Austin Real Estate News Links Austin School Search Austin School Ratings City of Austin Pool map Statesman Debt ceiling Post you comments below, let us know what you like, don’t like and what will make it better.  Want to be in the news cast?  Just let us...

Aug 6, 2011

1511 Preston Ave stats Original List Price $749,000 Beds 3 Baths 2 full, 1 half Home size 1,572 sq ft Lot Size 9,888 sq ft   1511 Preston Ave, is a distinctive home that has an historic designation and is in the prestigious Pemberton Heights neighborhood, Casis Elementary. The beautiful renovation includes updating the kitchen, HVAC,...

Aug 6, 2011

The other day while I was showing a house I found a new use for tin foil. I have heard of tin foil art, tin foil hats, and if you live in Austin you are familiar with Freebirds World Burritos and their tin foil creations. But I never expected to see tin foil used to stop a leak under a sink. I can understand why you would try this in a pinch. We all know how...

Aug 2, 2011

Searching for a home requires looking at the Austin School Ratings.  Even if you don’t have a child, knowing about the school your home is zoned to can help you make a good buying decision.  Location, location, location, those are the hardest things to change about a house.  And the three items that lead to the most growth in home values.  Schools and...