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Sunday, January 31, 2010 8:03 PM

What Home Buyers Want in 2010

At the January 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Rose Quint (an assistant VP for the National Association of Builders Survey Research Economics and Housing Policy Group) shared the results of a survey given to new home builders. The
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:20 PM

Walsh Trails Subdivision | Cedar Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Walsh Trails is a new home community being developed on the eastern side of Cedar Park, Texas. To get to Walsh Trails, drive east on Brushy Creek Road from US-183A past Parmer Lane (FM-734) until you see the Walsh Trails entrance sign. Take the left into
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:42 PM

Park Place | Circle C Ranch | Southwest Austin Homes & Real Estate

Park Place is a small and very nice "niche" section of Southwest Austin's Circle C Ranch subdivision. The Circle C Ranch real estate development is a well-known and highly desired area for many Austin families who want to enjoy the homes,
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 4:20 PM

Block House Creek | Leander Homes & Real Estate

I had the privilege about 3 months ago of helping some clients purchase a home in Block House Creek in Leander. Of all the places they considered to make their home, they chose Block House Creek because of the homes, the neighborhood amenities and the
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Friday, November 13, 2009 12:21 PM

Buying a New Home in Austin Texas

If you are considering the purchase of a new home in the Austin, Texas area, you might want to consider having an informed Realtor represent you. Here are a couple of good reasons why: The builder's sales agents always seek the best deal for the builder.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:57 PM

Good News for Homebuyers: Tax Credit Extended and Expanded!

Here is some good news for people who are looking to take that big step of owning a home. This past Friday (November 6, 2009), President Obama signed into law an extension of the up-to-$8,000 tax credit offered by the federal government to first-time
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:40 PM

Texas Homestead Tax Exemption: File It Yourself!

I was reminded today of companies that like to make some easy money. How? By charging new homeowners for something that the homeowners can do themselves: file for their homestead (and other) tax exemption(s) in the county in which they own a primary residence.
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Friday, August 28, 2009 11:11 AM

Clients Purchase Home in Leander's Block House Creek Subdivision

On Tuesday of this week, I had the privilege of attending another closing in which my clients purchased a home in the Block House Creek subdivision in Leander. These clients were the type any Realtor would love to work with! They were good on communication,
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Thursday, August 20, 2009 11:34 AM

Independence Park Neighborhood | South Austin New Home Community

Sometimes called Independence Park, this new home community is commonly referred to as Independence . It is located in South Austin on Manchaca Road between William Cannon and Stassney. If you are looking for a lovely community that is close in to Austin,
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Friday, August 14, 2009 8:44 PM

Teravista! Golf and New Home Community in Round Rock, Texas

Teravista is a large, 1,500 acre new home development on the northern side of Round Rock. It is located east of IH-35 on the north side of University Blvd, just past some newish shopping developments, including the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Two hospital
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Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:52 PM

What's the Rush? Cash for Clunkers

The news is partly good about this government give-away program for trading in a "clunker" for a new car (and the payments that go along with it). Getting up to $4,500 off the price of a new vehicle is great. Response to the new program has
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:29 PM

Cedar Park Town Center Has Inventory Homes to Sell!

While I was in Leander and Cedar Park today showing a home and dealing with business for buyers who are relocating to the area, I decided to drive through the D.R. Horton development Town Center. The last time I was there, there were several homes under
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Friday, July 17, 2009 10:45 AM

Client Purchases Home in East Austin

Yesterday, the dream of owning a home in East Austin was realized by a client of mine. Her home search took a while (including losing another home because of an inaccurate, low appraisal), but she persisted and the process has come to an end! Many modern
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Friday, July 17, 2009 8:29 AM

Clients Purchase Home in Kyle's Amberwood Subdivision!

Today (July 17, 2009) is a special day for a couple of my clients! They closed on a home yesterday, and it funded today. As first-time home buyers, they are particularly excited about moving from the nice South Austin duplex they have been leasing into
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 10:57 AM

Driving Safely in Austin Texas

I posted a blog in June of last year entltiled, " Jim's Top 10 Austin Traffic Rules ." One of the 10 rules said, "Watch out for the crazies on the road! Yes, Austin has them, too. They may be in a hurry, putting on their make-up, or
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