Austin Texas Real Estate

The much anticipated Cowan Creek Amenity Center will open this Saturday May 15, 2010 and will kick off festivities with an opening ceremony from10am to 2pm. The new amenity center features: 21,000 Sq.Ft. Fitness Center: 2-Story Facility with cardio & strength machines on the first floor, and aerobics studio & walking/running track on ...

Does working with my existing bank make the loan process smoother? I've often had clients ask that same question over and over and my answer is always the same, No. Having worked with just about every single bank, I can tell you that if you think that you are going to get preferential treatment from your bank because you have an existing ...

  To promote the expected growth from the upcoming Pearson Place at Avery Ranch subdivision, Round Rock ISD recently purchased a tract of land adjacent to the new development by Waterstone Development. RRISD plans to open three new schools in the Avery Ranch area over the next ten years. Elementary School First The RRISD plans include a ...

Austin American Statesman Cedar Park could soon be home to a water park resort, the latest attraction in the growing bedroom community that officials say will draw people from across Central Texas. City leaders are expected to announce plans tonight for a new Schlitterbahn Waterpark, a brand well known to Texans for its original New Braunfels ...

AUSTIN (Home Builders Association of Greater Austin) – The Austin area's new home market could be headed toward a recovery, experts said Wednesday at the 2010 Economic Housing Forecast.“The resiliency of the job market and relatively stable home prices will translate to a more positive consumer confidence level ...

In this economy, houses aren't selling like they used to. However, there are some ways to improve the chances of selling your house. If you have a house on the market, or are considering it, read on for seven tips that will make it easier to sell your home and make a smooth transition from one owner to the next. 1. Maintain NeutralityThis ...

The larger the downpayment, the better. Lately, the home-sale market has picked up in some areas and price ranges. Multiple-offer competitions are more prevalent, particularly in popular neighborhoods where there's little for sale. It's always difficult to decide what to offer when you're in competition. It helps if you've done ...

People often ask me whether they should list their home for sale during the holiday season. Here are a few points to consider: There's no question that showing activity generally slows down between Thanksgiving and the first of the year. Part of this is due to the fact that many agents decide to take vacations during that time. Personally, I ...

The House today and the Senate yesterday passed legislation to extend the $8,000 home buyer tax credit to May 1, 2010, for first-time buyers and add a $6,500 tax credit for repeat buyers if they've lived in their home for five of the past eight years. Home prices are capped at $800,000. The legislation in both houses was included in a bill to ...

With the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit deadline quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service recently reminded potential home buyers they must complete their first-time home purchases before Dec. 1, 2009 to qualify for the special first-time home buyer credit. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extended the tax credit, which has ...