Author Archives: Elisabeth
SOUTHERN STAR REAL ESTATE & OTHER NEWS
Fall/Winter 2011 AUSTIN MARKET STATISTICS According to the Austin MLS report, 1,455 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area in October 2011, 19 percent more than in October 2010 but fewer homes than in September 2011 which was 31 … Continue reading
About Moving Companies
MOVING COMPANIES INFORMATION The Texas Realtor magazine addressed several moving issues in a November 2006 article that I found interesting. It addresses questions that I have been asked before by my clients. This is an excerpt from this article. SEVEN … Continue reading
Protest your Property Taxes
This information is taken directly from the Travis Central Appraisal District’s Information about how to protest your property taxes. FAQs – Arb Protest How do I protest my appraised value? The appraisal district has protest forms available but you need … Continue reading
Changes to Austin Energy Conservation Audit as of May 2011
1. City of Austin Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure/ECAD I thought I had addressed all changes but there is more. In addition for the seller to disclose the energy audit results to a potential buyer no later than three days … Continue reading
May 2011 Important Contract Changes
1. City of Austin Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure/ECAD I thought I had addressed all changes but there is more. In addition for the seller to disclose the energy audit results to a potential buyer no later than three days … Continue reading
What are Closing Costs?
HOW CAN I HELP YOU, THE BUYER TO SAVE MONEY Many Buyers are buying homes with 100 percent financing or 100% loan to value –LTVratio. This means that the Buyer does not have to pay any down payment. It does … Continue reading
WHAT IS HOT IN AUSTIN?
Real Estate and Other News WHAT IS HOT IN AUSTIN? Austin’s Condo Market is Hot! According to Austin Towers, an independent resource for Austin’s downtown condo market, condo sales doubled last year according to recent MLS data. The average price … Continue reading
New Austin Market Data as of April 18, 2011 and How to Go Green
The number of active listings are down 11.37 % from last year during the same week. New listings are down 20.50 % this week compared to the same week last year. Pendings are down this week 11.42 %. Sold residential … Continue reading