If you want new…buy new. A good real estate agent will always advise you to get a home inspection on any home you are thinking about purchasing. Inspectors try to note everything in their report. They don’t want a customer to come back later and say you missed this, or why didn’t you note that….
Why is recycling not mandatory? I am happy to say our community is active in recycling. Our City Trash leaves a large green bin for trash, and a large blue bin for recycling. Our personal recycling is usually just as large or larger than our trash. Not every city or town does this, and I…
Investors just floor me sometimes. Not everyone out there is a decorator. I see it every day. Most sellers can’t afford to have someone come in and repaint, re-carpet and refurnish a house. I understand. You can have them de-clutter the best they can, and hope for the best. But I see empty homes, with…
I want to send out a reminder to all of my family and friends. I sell houses in and around the Austin, Texas area. If you know anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home, please have them call me. I work in all price ranges. All I ask is that the client…
This is America…I should not have to press anything for English! I applaud folks who can speak more than one language. I understand that if you just moved here from another country you may need help with the language in the beginning. I appreciate a client who brings an interpreter with them, or asks for…
Area home starts could jump as much as 10% in 2012, expert says By Shonda Novak AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF New home construction is expected to increase in 2012 for the second straight year, with the number of starts projected to rise 5 to 10 percent over last year’s level, a housing expert said Thursday. Eldon Rude ,…
Platinum Top 50 REALTORS presents Austin Rocks! A look at the Austin economy as it pertains to real estate. Sherry Scales Austin Real Estate Specialist HomeNet Realty, REALTOR, ABR, GRI 512-925-8928 Contact me or Find your home here Serving Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Bee Caves, Dripping Springs
Shopping is not a sport anymore. The average person probably thinks that the affluent people shop like the Housewives of Beverly Hills. Well, not exactly. 64% of high-end shoppers regularly read online reviews of products while researching. They will get recommendations from friends, clients, or colleagues. They are usually pretty strategic shoppers. It is the…
January 31st is the Deadline for filing your Homestead Exemption in Texas If you purchased a home last year in the state of Texas, you have until January 31st to file for your Homestead Exemption. There is a new law effective September 1, 2011 that requires homeowners who apply for a new property tax homestead…
Looking forward to retiring and drawing your Social Security? Have you seen how the average over 63 person lives. I know we live longer, and some were able to prepare for retirement with 401K’s and other investments made. But the majority of folks who are 63 or older now are living entirely off of social…
