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2010 

NAR launched Operation Home Relief through its consumer website HouseLogic.com, a free comprehensive website about homeownership for homeowners. Operation Home Relief aims to increase awareness, rally support and raise funding for USA Cares, a nonprofit that provides foreclosure assistance in the...
11/12/2010
Prominence homes in Flintrock Falls starts at $378,500.  I recently sold a Prominence home in July.  My clients had a great experience and were impressed with the attention to detail and responsiveness of the builder and his team.  Flintrock Falls is a gated community with homes starting in the u...
11/12/2010
The Lake South area of Austin, Texas is one of my favorite areas to sell real estate.  I have been a resident for over 14 years and currently live in Lakeway.  The Lakeway Regional Medical Center is going to be great for home values in this area.  Right now is a great time to buy with interest ra...
11/12/2010
Third Quarter Metro Area Home Prices Hold During Post-Tax-Credit Sales Decline Austin's median home sales price is up 3% from 2009, total dollar volume is up 3% and days on the market is down 8%.  It's good to see the rest of the nation is showing positive signs of recovery with increasing home p...
11/12/2010
Great article on home ownership from www.realtor.org: Home ownership continues to be a sound investment over the long term. In the October 2010 white paper "The Long-Term Value of Home Ownership in the U.S.," the National Association of REALTORS® offers a historical look at the social and economi...
11/11/2010
1.Real estate generates long-term profits. It can give you a constant flow of income and produce a profit when it's sold. 2.Real estate market values are not as volatile as stock market prices. Real estate values don't necessarily change based on other investments. For example, the stock market d...
11/11/2010
Ricky Hodge is fabulous!  He is awesome with blondes....not yellow, orange, or white....just perfect blonde!  If you live in Austin, Texas, I highly suggest you check him out.  Not only is he a great stylist but he also is the go-to person for all of the latest fashion shows and parties. He takes...
11/11/2010
Area LS   October-10   Median      Average             Oct 2010 Oct 2009 % Change    Oct 2010 Oct 2009 % Change List Price  $399,900 $314,450 + 27.2% $501,447 $470,410 + 6.6% Sold Price  $390,000 $296,745 + 31.4% $474,185 $434,240 + 9.2% Square Feet  3115 2526 + 23.3% 3159 2826 + 11.8% LP/SF  $1...
11/11/2010
October 2010 Austin, Texas Home Sales Statistics: Price Range Quantity DOM   Price Range Quantity DOM $149,999 or under 414 78   $500,000- $549,999 23 91 $150,000- $199,999 238 75   $550,000- $599,999 19 86 $200,000- $249,999 167 93   $600,000- $699,999 20 107 $250,000- $299,999 113 92   $700,000...
11/10/2010
Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Businesses: Retail:The Market-restaurant and grocery store   Steiner Wine & Liquor- selling liquor, wine, beer and fine cigars Pakmail Restaurants: Steiner Ranch Steakhouse- www.steinersteakhouse.com Cho Sushi & Japanese Fusion Suelo Nuevo Bar & Grill- Tex-Mex and Tex-...
11/09/2010
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