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2014
Austin Texas – When Short Sale clients Dan and Barb bought a retirement home with a conventional loan without the assistance of a buyer agent, they thought they were getting the deal of the century: a small 1 story, three-bedroom bungalow fixer-upper in a wooded neighborhood surrounded by scenic ...
02/16/2014
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Austin Texas - A good credit score makes obtaining a mortgage easier, but did you know that people with good credit scores also pay less for insurance and get access to the best credit card rewards? A good credit score is 700 or higher, with anything above 750 considered stellar. A score of 580 o...
02/14/2014
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Austin Texas - Thinking about listing your home for sale and wondering what to do about that tiny alcove or the updersized breakfast nook? Use the below 9 tips to make the most of the square footage in your home.Scale Down Your Style – Opt for streamlined versions of your favorite furniture pie...
02/12/2014
Austin Texas - Show me the money! Homes rely on utilities such as electric, natural gas, and water service to meet basic, everyday needs. Each day, you use these utilities to perform many daily tasks. As the price of energy and water continues to rise, so does the cost for these necessities, and ...
02/08/2014
Austin Texas - Dreaming of a new home but just not sure it makes sense to sell and buy another one? It might be the perfect time to move if you fall into one of these 6 no-brainer reasons below to sell and Down-Size, Up-Size or Right-Size your home.Your neighborhood is hot - If comparable propert...
02/06/2014
Austin Texas - Today's house hunter has no shortage of resale, foreclosure, and bank short sale homes to pick from when looking to purchase. But despite all those great discounted deals in the previously-owned home market, consumers shouldn't overlook the potential benefits of buying a new home. ...
02/05/2014
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