Austin Real Estate Blog

Now that you are sure you have found your dream home and are ready to finalize the deal, you are ready to initiate the closing process.  Many first time homebuyers are shocked to discover just how extensive and time consuming the closing process is, but rest assured that the documentation and the...

When you rent an apartment, you will most likely be asked to pay a security deposit.  In many cases, the security deposit is equivalent to one month’s worth of rent, though it might be more.  Your landlord is within his or her rights to request that you pay a security deposit, but there are sever...

When you decide to buy a piece of real estate in order to pursue a business as a landlord, you are making an exciting and potentially financially-freeing decision.  After all, simply owning real estate is an excellent investment.  In addition, taking this real estate and turning it into an apartm...

Subletting your apartment can be a great option if you need to move out of an apartment before your lease is up.  By doing so, you can avoid having to pay the fees associated with breaking your lease and, depending on the arrangements you made with the person you sublet to, you can effectively ho...

Purchasing real estate with the intent of turning it into an apartment or a house for rent can be an excellent financial decision. When you buy a property with the intent of renting it, however, there are several factors you should take into consideration in order to guarantee the best chance of ...

When you meet with a real estate agent for the first time, you might be a bit nervous or even uncomfortable.  This is particularly true if you have never sold real estate before and you are uncertain of what to expect.  In order to relax your nerves, you should come prepared to interview the real...

Built in 1950, the Seaholm Power Plant stopped generating power and was shut down in 1989. Up until now, it's structure has stood only as a historical landmark along the scenic shore of Town Lake. Measuring 110 by 235 feet, this 136,000 square foot structure, with walls measuring three feet thick...

Foreclosure rates in Texas have reached an all-time high, thanks to the sub prime lending fiasco. A large number of people that have been affected are low-income families who didn't have enough money in the first place to buy a home. They were lured into the housing market by lowball interest rat...

Making repairs and renovating your home can add thousands of dollars to your property value. Some of these fixes may require immediate attention, or have simply been put off for a long time. If you don't have enough money on hand to take care things, what can you do? Take out a home improvement l...

"I know people," Orange County, NY agent Josh Ferris forgot to tell the on-site. As you can read about in this AR blog, the on-site was pretty upset over the fact that Josh was marketing their community. Sounds pretty silly, right? Why would any builder not want an agent to market their homes? Ap...