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Tag Archives: Downtown Austin
If interest rates rise will Austin home prices fall?
Interest Rates – Austin Boom or Bust? The news is full of speculation about interest rates, what effect the Federal Reserve’s QE program is having on the economy and when the Quantitative Easing will end. Through the QE program, the … Continue reading
Fiscal Cliff – Did Homeowners in Austin Survive?
We avoided going over the Fiscal Cliff – for a little while. And the news is full of up-to-the-minute reporting from the smoke-filled rooms on the legislative compromise that keeps us poised at the edge. The question for us, as … Continue reading
Austin’s Downtown Condo Market Poised for Strong 2013
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
How to Reduce Your Property Taxes
Reduce Your Property Taxes and Save Now that we are closing in on the end of the year, I am reminded of the most common question I get from clients relocating from out of state. “Why are your property taxes … Continue reading
Texas Facilities Commission peddles surplus properties in Austin
On Aug. 26, Laylan Copelin of the Austin American-Statesman reported on the Texas Facilities Commission and its recent directive to embrace public-private partnerships (P3’s). I agree with Copelin that the State of Texas does have surplus properties in need of better leverage. … Continue reading
September is the Cruelest Month in Austin!
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
Austin, Best Cities, Blog, Central Austin, Central Texas, Dove Hunting Season, Downtown Austin, First Time Home Buyer, Global Warming, Parks, University of Texas at Austin, Weather
Austin, Central Austin, Dove Hunting Season, Downtown Austin, Global Warming, Sepetember, The University of Texas, University of Texas at Austin, Weather
Austin Public Spaces Need Public Input
Austin Public Spaces Need More Voices Austin Public Spaces need public input. The recent planning process for downtown Austin’s Republic Park reminded us that all residents – not just 78701 – gain from making their voices heard. Young people are … Continue reading
5 Tips for Remodeling a Home in Austin
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