Monthly, we publish a Real Estate enewsletter with information about the market and things that are going on around Austin plus information for buyers and sellers. If you or anyone you know would like to receive this newsletter, please request a copy by emailing robin@robinscottrealtor.com
01/31/2013
Did you know how homeowner associations came to be? I was surprised to learn they are a result of the Clean Water Act of 1977 through which law required real estate developments to detain storm water so that the flow of water through a neighborhood was not changed by the development. I can rememb
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01/30/2013
Based on cultural activities, educational opportunities and population diversity, Austin was ranked in the TOP 10 best places to raise kids by rent.com For imformation on schools and activities for kids, send an email request to robin@robinscottrealtor.com
01/29/2013
In 2012, Austin City Counsel enacted a short-trm rental ordinance requiring homeowners who intended to rent their properties for a short term (short term rental - STR) to register and pay fees with and to the city. To apply for a license you may call 3-1-1 and make an appointment with the City of
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01/29/2013
Well, in Texas, our school system is funded through property taxes and we all know that education is a deterrent to crime so isn't it a good thing? With the new city budget budget in place as of October 1, the property tax rate will increase from 48.11 cents per $100 of property value to 50.29 ce
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01/28/2013
There are 11 new buildings planned for the Austin downtown area with four in progress! This suggests a continued planned recovery for the Austin area. Some of the projects include hotles such as JW Marriott a 47-story mixed-use tower with a planetarium as well as apartment and condos on Rainey
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01/25/2013
The Austin Business Journal has reported that compared to 102 markets across the nation from September 2007 to September 2012, Austin added the largest percentage of private-sector jobs with a 7.6 percent increase. Out of 17 metro areas of over 500,000 in population Houston was number one adding
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01/24/2013
This sweet condo in east Austin was on the market for an extended time with 3 offers refused and finally the acceptable offer extended the closing date 3 times for a total of 2 months! However, we finally closed with patience and perserverance. Thanks Paul and Christine for choosing me as your R
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01/18/2013
AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS NOVEMBER 2012 Homes Sold: 1,671 - DOWN 7.5% from SEPTEMBER 2012 Median Sales Price: $200,000 - UP .5% from SEPTEMBER 2012 Days on Market: 67 - UNCHANGED from SEPTEMBER 2012 Active Listings: 5,737 - DOWN 16% from SEPTEMBER 2012 - Source: Austin Board of Realtors Le
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01/02/2013
