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In Texas, we are apparently very unique among other states in that a buyer of real estate can purchase an unrestricted right to terminate the contract. This is known as an option period and is typically granted for 7-10 for a nominal amount of money, such as a few hundred dollars. The buyer can t...

Many people in in 2014 have family pets. The family pet, especially in the case of dogs has become a well-established part of the family. However, for a landlord, accepting a tenant with a pet can be a potential liability. Here in Austin, Texas, we are one considered one of the most dog friendly ...

Many times when people are buying a house is very hard for them to conceptualize the use of space and how a house is laid out from the photos. This problem is further complicated when listings use very wide angle lenses in order to capture the entire room. While a photo that was shot with a wide-...

When selecting someone to represent you as a Realtor, it is very important to understand how their business operates. Understanding how their business operates is crucial to determining how your experience will be with that company.  In the world of real estate there are two very distinct models ...

After what seems like an Olympic 400 meter sprint, you have finally found the perfect house! This house has everything you need at the price you can afford, and possibly even has some bonus features that are very meaningful to you. You and your agent pour over the sold data and come to a fair pri...

Step-by-Step guide to buying an Investment Home in Austin Texas This blog is the third part of a multi-part blog about buying an investment home in Austin. It is broken down into several different articles for ease of reading. This series is going to concentrate on investing in one-four family ho...

Step-by-Step guide to buying an Investment Home in Austin Texas This blog is the fourth part of a multi-part blog about buying an investment home in Austin. It is broken down into several different articles for ease of reading. This series is going to concentrate on investing in one-four family h...

Step-by-Step guide to buying an Investment Home in Austin Texas This blog is the second part of a multi-part blog about buying an investment home in Austin. It is broken down into several different articles for ease of reading. This series is going to concentrate on investing in one-four family h...

Step-by-Step guide to buying an Investment Home in Austin Texas This blog is the sixth part of a multi-part blog about buying an investment home in Austin. It is broken down into several different articles for ease of reading. This series is going to concentrate on investing in one-four family ho...

Step-by-Step guide to buying an Investment Home in Austin Texas This blog is the first part of a multi-part blog about buying an investment home in Austin. It is broken down into several different articles for ease of reading. This series is going to concentrate on investing in one-four family ho...