Austin Real Estate Blog

The presidential primary March 4th in Texas may decide which Democrat faces the likely Republican Party nominee, Senator John McCain of Arizona. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the final two Democrats left, face off in a tough, high-profile showdown in the Lone Star State.The Democratic candida...

The economic outlook for Texas during 2008 points towards slower growth, yet that’s still better than most parts of the country, which will see no growth at all. Texas, with the 2nd largest state economy in the U.S. and the 15th largest economy in the world, will record growth of about 2.2% annua...

The economic outlook for Austin generally mirrors the Texas forecast: local job and population growth outperforms the national economy. The Texas Workforce Commission predicts 3.1% job growth, while local economist Angelos Angelou predicts 2.3%. The unemployment rate for December 2007 was estimat...

More and more people are deciding to bypass purchasing a home in favor of buying a condo instead.  Although condo living is becoming increasingly popular, many people still fail to realize the advantages of living in a condo and still do not fully understand what they can expect from condo living...

When it comes to selling your condo, it is always a good idea to enlist in the help of a Realtor.  With the help of a Realtor, you will be able to reach a broader number of potential buyers and the Realtor can help to make sure all of the paperwork is in proper order for the sale to be complete. ...

If you are getting ready to sign an apartment lease, you might want to make sure to read the lease agreement once more and determine if there are any points that you would like to negotiate.  Remember, if there are any aspects of the lease that you do not agree with, you will be forced to accept ...

You may not realize it, but helping you find a great home is often a joint venture between your Realtor and a number of other professionals.  In fact, it is through your Realtor’s willingness to work with other professionals that you can more quickly find a great place to live at a price you can ...

You might be surprised to know that that there is a difference between being a Realtor and a real estate agent.  Although the two terms are commonly used interchangeably, becoming a Realtor takes much more work, dedication, and education than becoming a real estate agent.  In addition, becoming a...

If you are like most first time homebuyers, you do not already have the money saved up to purchase the home you have selected.  As such, you will need to borrow money from a lending institution in order to help you finance your purchase.Before you enlist in the services of a Realtor to help you f...

Selling your home is a big moment in your life.  After all, you are likely selling your home because you have decided to move to a new town or state.  Or, perhaps you need to move into a larger home in order to accommodate your family or into a smaller home because the kids have left the nest.  R...