Category Archives: First Time Home Buyer

September is the Cruelest Month in Austin!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

It’s a Cruel September Hurray! September is just around the corner and that can mean a lot of things in Austin. For one September means school is in session. And by school I mean elementary, secondary and college divisions.  Sure … 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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How to be the Queen or King of Your Castle in Austin, TX

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

Austin Castles Needing Queens and Kings This one’s for all you castle lovers, appreciators of lavish buildings, and those who like to live extravagantly.  In case you were or were not aware, Austin houses many castles that are a sight … Continue reading →

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Western Oaks Neighborhood: Keeping Austin Green, for Mother Earth

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Western Oaks’ Green Space is Attracting Buyers Western Oaks, a little-known neighborhood tucked away in the southwest corner of Austin, is drawing a wave of home buyers, attracted by green space and well built houses ripe for updating. Western Oaks … 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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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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Earthships Visit Austin

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Sam Carroll 2 Comments

Earthships:  Coming to a city near you! As Austin Energy struggles to get rate increases passed through City Council, it is worth thinking about what energy efficiency, sustainability, and green lifestyle really mean. For ratepayer, energy conservation and renewable sources … 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 1 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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