2011 July Austin Advanced Market Report is Here!
July 20, 2011 by Katy Duggan · Leave a Comment
The Austin real estate market continues to strengthen: higher demand (sales) with a stable inventory (homes for sale). With interest rates not changing, current high occupancy rental rates and positive inward mobility the average/medium value of 85% of the homes in Austin have stabilized. In some areas, price ranges and zip codes we are seeing […]
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Travis Heights is Close to Home
July 15, 2011 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
Today, Travis Heights bustles with activity. Its close proximity to downtown makes it one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the city. Funky, off beat places line South Congress Avenue just to the west with the likes of Lucy in Disguise costume shop, Uncommon Objects antiques, Ten Thousand Villages and lots of fun food trailers like Hey Cupcake and and The Flying Carpet Moroccan Burgers. Now trendy restaurants, boutique hotels, bars and live music venues like the Continental Club rock the neighborhood nightly. Upscale restaurants like Perlas in this popular SoCo area have been featured by traveling chef Anthony Bourdain, and Kendra Scott launched her spectacullar jewelry line here and has her store front nearby. Guero’s, a former Old Austin grain and feed store, is now a popular lunch or dinner stop with a killer new outdoor stage. Hotel San Jose draws movie stars, politicians and musicians from all over the world seeking a little bit of what makes Austin weird.
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Understanding the Survey Plat
September 7, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
A buyer should always get a new survey when purchasing any type of property, but it is especially important when purchasing a home. A survey is an official document done by a licensed surveyor that delineates the property boundaries (the lot lines) and diagrams where improvements like a home, swimming pool, garage, driveway, retaining walls, […]
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Learning the Purchase Contracts Will Make Home Purchase Easier
July 29, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
Texas buyers should be familiar with the purchase contract before looking at homes they may want to purchase. Buying a home is an exciting and emotional event, and making an offer can be a little bit stressful if you aren’t familiar with the purchase contract. In Texas, our contracts are written by a committee of […]
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Home Inspection Important Part of the Buying Process
July 6, 2010 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
The home inspection is one of the most important parts of the buying process. And, choosing the right home inspector is as important as choosing the right Realtor. You want the best one you can find. Real estate inspectors, like real estate agents, are licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission and have to subscribe to a set of standards, […]
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