Crystal Kilpatrick's Blog

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude m...

"Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself. You may be surprised at how easily this happens. Your doubts are not as powerful as your desires, unless you make them so." Marcia WiederAuthor and Speaker For Austin Real Estate Crystal Kilpatrick Realty Austi...

    Record Low Mortgage Loan Rates    Mortgage loan interest rates are one of the key drivers in the real    estate industry. In today's economy, Freddie Mac is reporting 30-year fixed rates at historic lows.     What does this mean to you? 1.) If you're thinking about selling,    now is a great ...

After discovering some "lost" assets, I've been on a mission to find all the places we leave valuable stuff and forget about it. An old 401(k) from a past job, a savings bond from graduation, a checking account from college - it really adds up.So here's what's really interesting - I had everyone ...

Legislative Alert July 1, 2010 The House and Senate have passed H.R. 5623, the "Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act," extending the first-time homebuyer tax credit to October 1, 2010 for any borrowers who've entered a binding contract by April 30, 2010.  Also, the Senate approved House passe...

Over 65 Property Tax Exemption    In Texas if someone who is enjoying the benefit of an Over 65 Exemption sells their homestead and moves to another homestead within the State they may take their Over 65 tax exemption with them.  This can cause serious issues with the new buyer's taxes for the ye...

In April of 2008, Austin was ranked the third most recession proof city by Forbes because of a lack of a housing bubble, low median home price, low unemployment, and strong job growth segments that would recover more quickly. Plus, Austin was known as "Silicon Hills" for its growing tech sector i...

Area Market Stats   Austin area home sales continued to increase in May; Statistics indicate expired tax credit continues to impact the market   Austin Board of REALTORS® releases May 2010 real estate statisticsJune 18, 2010 - According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report by the Austin ...

"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your mind. Put your whole soul to it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved wit...

Thought for the Day: "The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it." Debbi FieldsFounder of Mrs. Fields Cookies  For Austin Real Estate: Crystal Kilpatrick www.CrystalKilpatr...