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Bill Morris, Realtor

Many years of business experience (high tech, client service, business organization and start-up, including almost 20 years in real estate) tell me that service is the key to success and I look forward to serving you. I represent both buyers and sellers throughout the Austin metropolitan area, which means first-hand market knowledge is brought to bear on serving your needs. Learn more about my background and experience, my commitment to my clients, my profession, and to the real estate industry at CentralTexasHomeSearch.com.
Bill Morris, Realtor has written 638 posts for Bill Morris on Austin Real Estate

Is a short sale right for you?

Good information and advice: 5 Things You Need to Know to Sell a Home That’s Underwater

Low-ball offer?

Good advice on making a low-ball offer for a home: Six Lowball Offer Mistakes Buyers Often Make I have had this conversation with many of my clients and know that this my approach avoids these problems and offers the best chance for success.

Austin’s economy just doing OK

I’ve been writing for a long time about the contrasts between the Austin/Central Texas economy and what we read and see and hear in the national press.  Here’s an article on the subject from the Austin American-Statesman: Austin’s economy just doing OK.

Austin Economy Growing

Austin’s Gross Metropolitan Product grew 6.97% in 2010 — impressive performance, placing Austin 2nd among the 50 largest local economies. Continue reading

Austin vs. Clear Capital Market Report

Clear Capital recently issued its latest report on the residential real estate market in the United States, including lists of the highest and lowest performing major metropolitan areas. Here’s how Austin compares. Continue reading

Beautiful Wells Branch Home

If you like Wells Branch, you’ll love this property! Have a look. Continue reading

Remembering, and moving forward …

Today is an occasion to pray for those who were lost on 9/11/11, to thank those here and abroad who have sacrificed so much since then, and to look forward calmly and resolutely to the many bright days ahead. Continue reading

Central Texas fires … pray for all who are affected

More than 3 1/2 million acres have burned in Texas this year, and just in the Austin area something more than 800 homes have been destroyed in the past few days! There’s also plenty of hurricane damage and flooding for others to deal with. Let’s all pray and keep those affected in our thoughts! Continue reading

Texas Homestead — new rules

In case you missed it, the Texas Legislature enacted new rules in this year’s session aimed at making sure that property owners claiming the Homestead Exemption from a portion of their property taxes are legitimately using the home as their primary residence.  That law took effect on September 1, 2011.  If you already own your … Continue reading

Downtown developers show confidence

Investors and developers are considering significant projects in Downtown Austin … a great demonstration of their confidence in Austin’s future. Continue reading

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