June was the kind of month that keeps the optimists happy in Austin, TX – there was absolutely no bad news for June when it comes to Austin homes and Austin condos. The numbers all bear it out – Austin is still a vibrant and healthy real estate market, and the positive changes of June [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Buying Real Estate'
June 2010 Austin Home Sales Market Statistics
Jul. 23rd, 2010
Picking a Good Real Estate Agent
Jul. 22nd, 2010
The world of commercial and residential real estate is a cutthroat one. It can be a hassle to swim through all of the offers that you might receive or look at. Luckily, there are trained professionals out there that can help you swim through all the fluff. They are called real estate agents. Whether it [...]
Does Your Real Estate Agent Talk Too Much, Or Not Enough?
Jul. 19th, 2010
The quality of your Agent is a function not of how much they talk, but what they say. Some agents are trained not to talk much when representing buyers, or to weigh their talk carefully so as not to say anything that might dissuade a potential buyer from buying or a seller from listing. You [...]
The Town of Georgetown in Texas
Jul. 19th, 2010
If there is one Central Texas town that has grown significantly in the last 10 years, it would be Georgetown. The Williamson County seat is a picture-perfect small town, with its town square surrounding the historic courthouse. The town was founded in 1848, the same year Williamson County was established. The charming Victorian style limestone [...]
The Town of Wimberley
Jul. 19th, 2010
Head west, between Austin and San Marcos, across the seemingly endless Texas Hill Country vistas dotted by quaint towns and you will find the old mill town of Wimberley. The town was first settled in the 1840s, after Texas became a state. Mills powered by Cypress Creek kept the town growing, and changing names, for [...]
When to Buy a Home
Jul. 16th, 2010
Many couples go through financial problems, especially when it comes to making decisions on big purchases. One of these big decisions includes when to buy a home and how much money to spend on one. This decision can be a hard one. Couples may want to live in a place as nice as their parents’ [...]
Fractional Ownership – The Latest Trend in Vacation Rental Properties
Jul. 12th, 2010
Owning a vacation home in the tropical paradise of Maui might seem out of reach for some, but one of the hottest trends in Maui real estate is fractional ownership of property. A step-up from the concept of timeshares, this burgeoning business allows investors to own high-value accommodations for a fraction of the usual price. [...]
Free Great Mortgage Tips In Canada
Jul. 12th, 2010
A mortgage broker will be able to give advice to an individual or family wanting to purchase a house in Canada. Another person who would give free great mortgage tips in Canada would be a mortgage agent. People who either live in Canada and want to purchase a new home or people who are planning [...]
How to Spot a Real Estate Scam a Mile Away
Jul. 9th, 2010
This article is about how to spot real estate scams. It suggests particular scams to avoid, and how to help others avoid falling prey to the same ones. Real estate can be a great industry to get involved in to make money. However, there are many scams out there in the real estate business which [...]
The Facts About The Mortgage Market In Canada For Prospective Homeowners
Jul. 7th, 2010
The facts about the mortgage market in Canada is that in the last forty years, it has undergone substantial changes. Depository institutions account for the majority of the market holding 69 percent of outstanding Canadian residential mortgage debt by the end of-2007. By the end of 2008, CAD 566 billion or 62 percent of the [...]