Real Estate Intelligence
Woof-woof, Tweet-tweet, Meow — Tips For Selling Your Home When You Have Pets
“Dog barks loudly, but will not bite.” “Bird bites!!!!!” “Don’t let the cat outside under any circumstances.” These are just a few of the notes to agents that I see frequently in MLS. I have to admit that I have questioned my sanity on more than one occasion. Read more…
Is the Listing Agent Telling the Truth in MLS?
I had to terminate a contract this week due to incorrect information contained in the MLS. The Listing Agent had indicated the condo had TWO reserved parking places for the 2 bedroom unit which is what I listed in the contract. Once the Sellers saw the contract with “two reserved parking places” mentioned, they weren’t so sure that was correct. Read more…
Austin Area Multiple Listing Service Map
This may or may not interest you, but the multiple listing service (MLS) has areas that we use to search for property. Read more…
My Allandale Story
I grew up on Carrie Drive in Allandale. I loved that neighborhood so much that I actually rented a house on Carlisle when I moved back to Austin after college. It’s quiet, peaceful, and the incredible neighbors make it one of the most unique places to be in Austin. Read more…
10 Things To Do Before You Put Your Home on the Market
Selling a home in today’s market involves some blood, sweat and tears on the Seller’s part. Depending on where you live there is a very good chance you are in a Buyer’s market. When a Buyer’s market exists Read more…
The Golden Rule of Real Estate
The golden rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you – is the rule we all learn early in life. It’s a valuable life lesson! Perhaps it is as valuable (if not more) than gold, hence the name, the golden rule. Read more…
What I Wish the Unrepresented Home Buyer Knew
I am always amazed when I hear about a Buyer who has decided to go it alone in a real estate transaction. It’s such a bad idea on several fronts that I shudder when I think about it. And yet it happens. Probably the worst part of the whole idea is the Buyer thinks they know so much they don’t need a REALTOR. Read more…
Forbes: Austin best economic recovery in U.S.
In March 2010, Forbes announced that Austin tied for number 1 with Washington, D.C., as the cities where the recession was easing the most. Read more…
Austin in the News as one of America’s Most Innovative Cities
America’s Most Innovative Cities
By Andy Greenberg, 05.24.10, 06:00 PM EDT
From www.forbes.com Read more…
10 Best Cities for the Next Decade
They’re prosperous, innovative, and they’ll generate plenty of jobs, too.
By the Editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, July 2010 Read more…
