Category Archives: Condos

Austin’s Downtown Condo Market Poised for Strong 2013

Posted on December 21, 2012 by pg1116 Leave a comment

Downtown Condo Market For 2013 2012 has been a surprising year for Austin’s housing market and downtown condo market because of (1) renewed interestfrom buyers; (2) an influx of buyers moving to the city; and (3)  shift to a seller’s … Continue reading →

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Austin condo market poised for rebound

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

The Austin Condo Market appears poised for a rebound, as home buying starts looking cheaper than renting. That changing ratio was cited by the owner of the Wilson Street Flats as the reason for converting his rental units into condos, according to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Moving to Austin

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Are You Headed for the Austin City Limits? So…you’ve decided to move to Austin.  Many folks are doing that, meaning you’re in good company. One of the first questions you want to ask yourself is where to live. What area … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Remodeling a Home in Austin

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

5 Tips for Remodeling Your Home As the Austin market moves into the spring buying mode, many buyers are looking at older homes and considering remodeling or updating. That’s often easier said than done. Too much HGTV makes it look … Continue reading →

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Having Fun At The 8th Annual Downtown Austin Living Tour

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

2012 Austin Living Tour! This year’s 8th annual downtown Austin Living Tour on April 22 will feature a seamless blend of historic Austin, going back to post Civil War buildings, and ultra-modern high rises with luxury condos. Hosted by the … Continue reading →

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Austin Springs Into Multiple Offers

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Multiple Offers: Seller’s Dream is a Buyer’s Challenge Multiple offers are every buyer’s dread and every seller’s wish. But the truth is both parties will experience an added measure of stress. Multiple offers may also be beneficial for a buyer.  … Continue reading →

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Improvements for Downtown Austin in Upper Congress

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Sam Carroll 1 Comment

Things Should Be Looking Up for Upper Congress Upper Congress is seeing real estate activity pick up and that could trigger a domino effect.  Once one project moves forward, others may quickly follow. Let’s start with the 800 block. The proposed 800 … Continue reading →

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New Construction in Bouldin Creek Area

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Bouldin Creek Booming With New Development Bouldin Creek is emerging as the new sweet spot of South Austin.  The neighborhood is close to downtown, offers scenic views, features century-old trees, and includes properties ripe for makeover. South 1st Street is … Continue reading →

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Central Austin Buyers Looking To Streamline 203k Loan

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Streamline 203k – Home Rehab Loans in Austin Streamline 203k loans can be very helpful for someone looking to find a home in Austin.  The average price of a single family home in Austin is around $190,000, and for many that … Continue reading →

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Buffett Says Buy Retirement Home Now!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Buying a Home for Retirement in Austin Billionaire Warren Buffett,  the 3rd richest man in the world, says now is the time for Baby Boomers to buy their retirement homes.  The investor extraordinaire even convinced his longtime secretary, Debbie Bosanek … Continue reading →

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