Austin Real Estate Articles

1). New Homes vs Existing Homes By : Jon Kresh
New Homes Freshly constructed homes have good quality control standards, newer construction techniques, and better energy efficiency than many older homes. They often carry a 1+ year warranty and good financing options. The downside is that while they are easy to get into, it is very difficult to sell them for a few years (especially if the builder.
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2). The Homebuyer-Multiple Realtor Paradox By : Jon Kresh
Many People think that they will get the best deal by not making any commitments to a Realtor. They think that they will dangle a carrot in front of many Realtors and say that the one who finds the “best deal” will get their busisness. This doesn't work because it is such a shaky proposition that a Realtor will invest minimal, if any, work in the caller.
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3). Why use a Real Estate buyer agent? By : Jon Kresh
In short, the reason is to get you a better deal than you would have gotten without one. It's really as simple as that! This means getting you exactly what you want, keeping you from what you don't want, saving you time and hassle, saving you money by finding underpriced homes and negotiating an even lower price, making sure all papers are written to your advantage to save you 2% of the cost of the house in fees, keeping you in control, and seeing that everything is handled until the sale actually closes.
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4). Unrepresented Home Buyers Should Take Care By : Austinrealestateguy
If you plan on buying a home and you plan on representing yourself, think again. Many buyers these days are very internet savvy and do a great deal of research online before contacting anyone about buying a house. However, this may not get you the deal you expect. A number of people have discovered Zillow, which estimates value of homes. People have also discovered county tax appraisal district sites.
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5). Buy Texas Real Estate with you IRA By : Daniel Cordoba
Real estate as with any other asset goes up and down the uniquness to this asset is that it rarely down across the board. If there is a bubble Texas did not get the memo.
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6). Investors and Austin Real Estate By : Austinrealestateguy
As the Austin real estate market has strengthened we have been inundated with investors. A good number of them have been buying new homes in master planned communities or other developing neighborhoods. This has had many residents in these areas pretty angry. They don't like to see "for lease" signs all over the place. Most builders, at least the ones I have spoken with, will no longer sell to anyone who will not use the home as the primary residence.
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7). The Benefits of Buying Real Estate in a Bad Neighborhood By : Ki Gray
Although people typically look for a good neighborhood, there are many benefits to buying in a bad neighborhood. This article goes through a few of the top reasons to consider buying in a bad neighborhood.
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8). Can The Bush Tax Cut Work? By : Ki Gray
Can the impending economic stimulus package that the Bush administration is creating have the power to keep the US from recession? This article discusses some of the factors of the economic crisis.
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9). The Culture of South Austin By : Ki Gray
This article describe the south Austin area. It also describes the popular SoCo and SoLa strips of small independent retail stores in South Austin.
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10). Mortgage ARMs Become Attractive Again By : Ki Gray
After the subprime issues of the last year ARMs become a less attractive option compared to fixed rate mortgages. This article talks about how ARMs have started to become a more interesting option over the last month.
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11). Austin Home Prices Are Deceiving By : Austinrealestateguy
Don’t let the median price of a home in the Austin area fool you. It is true that the median value of homes in the Austin area is lower than the national average. However, this can be a bit deceiving. Many investors, retirees and people relocating for jobs have seen the have been attracted to our area because of how inexpensive homes are here. It is true that the median price of a home in Austin is not very high relative to other places in the country.
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12). Run the Numbers Before Buying an Investment Property By : Ki Gray
Before buying an investment property it is a good idea to understand the different costs associated with owning a rental property to get an accurate idea about what your monthly cash flow will be. This article discusses how to run the numbers on an investment property and determine your expected monthly cash flow.
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13). Evaluating the Different Options Available for Downtown Austin Condos By : Ki Gray
The downtown real estate market in Austin Texas has been expanding. With condos going up in the different sections of downtown its a good idea to evaluate the different options before plunging into the market.
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14). Now is Not a Good or Bad Time to Buy Real Estate By : Ki Gray
People frequently spend time analyzing the current state of the market. In this article, we talk about why this is not the ideal strategy, and talk about other more important factors to consider when investing in real estate.
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15). A Guide to Buying your First Rental Property and Becoming a Landlord By : Ki Gray
When you are buying your first rental property and becoming a landlord, there is lots to learn. How do I find tenants? What should I charge for rent? Should I update the places to get more rent? How do I tell the tenants they are late on rent?
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16). Finding your Maximum House Price By : Ki Gray
A guide on how to find the maximum house price when you are looking to purchase your first home.
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17). Lowering Your Monthly Mortgage Payments By : Ki Gray
When purchasing a home, it is helpful determine upfront how much you want to spend per month. To achieve these monthly payments, you can adjust some of the variables of your loan.
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18). Myths About Real Estate Agents By : Ki Gray
This article is a light analysis of Real Estate Agents and the myths surrounding them.
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19). What to Look for in a Loan Part 1 By : Ki Gray
This is in an article that looks through the basic steps to getting a loan.
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20). Why Have a Realtor? By : Ki Gray
When purchasing a home or property, many people shy away from using a Realtor because it seems like a bother. But when making such a large investment, look for a Realtor with experience and who understands your values to help guide you into making a wise decision.
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21). Tips for Searching for an Apartment Online By : Eric Bramlett
The Internet has quickly become a valuable resource in a variety of ways, and apartment searching is no exception. In fact, using the Internet can be the ideal method for apartment hunting, particularly if you are interested in moving to a new area that is quite a distance away from where you are currently located.
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22). Why People are Moving to Austin By : Ki Gray
Over the last several years Austin has been expanding as more and more people move to Austin. In this article we go through some of the reasons people are moving to Austin.
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23). Sprucing Up Your Home to Get It Ready to Sell By : Ki Gray
Getting your home ready to sell can get confusing with all the choices of possible upgrades and cleanups. This article talks about a couple of options and ideas to consider. Every market is different so think about these options and what may be best for your home.
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24). Is the Federal Interest Rate Cut Enough to Stabilize Sub Prime Mortgage Woes? By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the potential outcomes from the impending Federal interest rate cut on the US economy.
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25). Profile: The University of Texas at Austin By : Ki Gray
The University of Texas at Austin is flapship school of the Texas college campuses. This articles provides some information and history on the University of Texas.
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