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.

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Social life in and around Austin

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 12, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

I’ve posted a wide variety of rankings for Austin and Central Texas, but I haven’t noticed these kinds of recognition before. Continue reading →

Austin/Central Texas — building permits and market outlook

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 11, 2011 ⋅ 6 Comments

As the national economic recovery takes hold, Austin’s outlook will continue to improve, leading to more jobs, more in-migration, more builder confidence, and real growth in building permits. We may have another dip in front of us this year, but I expect the climb in the 12-month moving average shown above to be a sign of things to come this year and next. I believe that 2011 will mark our transition into another growth cycle in 2012.
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Rents rising in Austin

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 7, 2011 ⋅ 4 Comments

Apartment occupancy and lease rates are up in Austin. This does affect prices of other kinds of rental property, and there is still time to buy in the right areas. Continue reading →

Pricing to sell — the real world

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 7, 2011 ⋅ 3 Comments

Price your house right the first time. Why spend more time on the market just to sell for less? Continue reading →

Insulting offer? Think again

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 4, 2011 ⋅ 4 Comments

When selling your home, accept the fact that some buyers just won’t make a strong first offer, but will negotiate reasonably. Others won’t budge. If you don’t respond, you’ll never know which is which. Continue reading →

Don’t unintentionally hurt your credit score

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 4, 2011 ⋅ 2 Comments

If increasing or maintaining your credit score is your top priority, though, you MUST read that article. Continue reading →

Where to invest in Austin real estate?

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 4, 2011 ⋅ 3 Comments

This table ranks Austin’s eight MLS Regions purely on a “typical” property’s ability to generate rental income for a given level of investment, with Gross Rent Multipliers that range from 8.8 to 16.1. There should be something for almost any investor in that mix. Continue reading →

Jobs in Austin

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 3, 2011 ⋅ 2 Comments

Instead of discussing Austin employment statistically, sometimes it’s important to focus on specific employers. Here is a variety of success stories. Continue reading →

What can you get for your money in Austin?

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ 1 Comment

What a prospective home buyer wants and and is willing to pay for inevitably lead to decisions about location (or strong location preferences require realistic expectations about what is available within a given budget). So what can you get for your money in Austin real estate? Continue reading →

South Lamar — Austin Eclectic

Posted by Bill Morris, Realtor ⋅ February 1, 2011 ⋅ 1 Comment

South Lamar is a great example of the eclecticism that makes Austin Austin — come see and enjoy! Continue reading →

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