Schools are not the only reason for choosing a home or a neighborhood. For many, this isn’t even among the most important criteria. Either way, these resources should be valuable to you.
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The letter-writer is under the mistaken impression that real estate agents — not markets — establish property values. The reality is that market value is nothing more or less than what a willing buyer and a willing seller agree to. Continue reading
The value of residential real estate is determined by the market in a specific location at a specific point in time and based on the condition of the specific property. The only way to get a current, professional market analysis is from a full-time real estate professional who does this every day.
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Austin ranked in the Top 10 in yet another list! Continue reading
Having worked short sales, representing buyers and sellers over the past several years, I’ll believe it when I see it. Continue reading
Austin/Central Texas remains one of the strongest home markets in the United States, and conditions are right to make buying a home here in the next three to six months a great decision. Continue reading
MLS data shows a total of 1,870 foreclosures sold and closed through November — less than 1/3 the “corrected” number of postings reported today. With only 300 on the market today, where are the other 4,000? Continue reading
Within a local market, there can be a wide variety of conditions from one area or subdivision to another. Today, I focus on four neighborhoods in the city of Austin (not suburban cities and towns) where homes sell for roughly +/- 10% of our median price. Continue reading
As we all sit down for a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, we should be thankful for being here — mild climate, progressive culture, healthy economy, and the grand variety of the Central Texas environment! Continue reading
Despite the conclusion you might draw from most news media, Texas and Austin gained employable population last month and added even more jobs. Continue reading