Buying a Home in Austin?

November 27, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Here are 10 things every home buyer should know before making an offer on a home. By doing a little homework in advance, buyers can get an edge in the negotiation and avoid making a costly buying mistake. 10 Things Every Buyer Should Know Buying a home is an exciting time. If you’re going to […]

New Law for Property Tax Homestead Exemption Applications

September 9, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT FOR PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS Under a law passed by the Texas Legislature homeowners who apply for a new property tax homestead exemption beginning Sept. 1 must provide proof to the county appraisal district that they live in the house they claim as their principal residence. House Bill 252 requires […]

Months of Inventory: Spotlight 78703

July 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

The key statistic you need to use to show the current relationship between inventory and demand is a term called “Months of Inventory.” It is the number of homes for sale divided by the number of homes sold the month before. It is like an absorption rate and has always been a good way of […]

Keeping up with Downtown Austin Condos

May 18, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

After a surge of construction a few years ago, no new major downtown-area condominium projects are on the horizon. We asked developers of five major projects for updates on how sales are going. Combined, the projects have more than 1,000 units. 1. Barton Place 1600 Barton Springs Road 85 of the 270 units have been […]

Austin Energy Audit Amendment Affects Home Sellers

May 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

There has been a BIG change in the Austin Energy Audit and Disclosure Ordinance that requires home sellers to have an energy audit and disclose it to potential buyers. The recently amended ordinance now calls for the Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) report to be provided to buyers during the option period.   (The option […]

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