Austin Real Estate Blog

When it comes to real estate investing, making money off of foreclosed homes is a highly specialized area that can become aggressive as well.  This is because investing in foreclosed real estate is a specific market and those that are involved in this form of investment tend to be highly educated...

After you have found the home that seems to be the one that you want to purchase, it is time to get a home inspection completed.  You can enlist in the services of your Realtor to help you find a great inspector, but you should not rely entirely upon your Realtor to tell you which inspector you s...

When it comes time to purchase a home, it is easy to get swept away by the excitement.  This is particularly true if this is your first time purchasing a home, which is always a thrilling moment.While you may be anxious to close the deal and to finally move into your dream home, there are many le...

I originally posted a blog to discuss the shortcomings of MLXChange.  The response was overwhelmingly, "It sucks, bring back Tempo!"So....I have started an online petition to bring back Tempo.  If you would like to participate, please check it out here.

I am posting (and adding to) a list here.  Please feel free to give your input.Thanks!Eric Bramlett

The new Capital MetroRail, known as the The Red Line, now has two completed rail cars in its hot little hands and test runs have begun on the route between Leander and downtown Austin. The long awaited light rail project will --- By fall 2008, six new Swiss-built rail cars will be moving Austinit...

A mainstay of Austin culture and art since 1916, and in its present location since 1996, the Austin Museum of Art has provided the community with accessible artwork to enlighten and educate its citizens. Echoing the words of museum patron Clara Driscoll, the museum is a place that “brings pleasur...

If you are a water-lover, but afraid that a move to Austin, Texas means the end of lake sports, you obviously haven’t heard about the three most popular lakes in the Austin, TX area. Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and Lake Travis are full of recreational opportunities to suit every level of play, fr...

Now in its 97th year, the Austin Symphony is the pinnacle of cultural events in the Austin, TX area and the beginning of the live music scene that dominates the modern entertainment culture of this vibrant Texas city. Showcasing classical music that spans continents, genres and generations, the A...

Touted as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” the city of Austin, Texas, has a rhythm of its own. With more live music venues per capita than any other music center in the world, Austin, TX dominates over other places known for music such as Nashville, Los Angeles or Las Vegas. The city of Aus...