July was an interesting month in the ATX – on the one had there were large gains over 2009 in terms of key pricing numbers. On the other, overall sold listings dropped sharply over July 2009. Part of the blame can certainly be placed on the fact that the economy is still struggling and unemployment [...]
June was the kind of month that keeps the optimists happy in Austin, TX – there was absolutely no bad news for June when it comes to Austin homes and Austin condos. The numbers all bear it out – Austin is still a vibrant and healthy real estate market, and the positive changes of June [...]
Austin holds a handful of top rankings in innovation, intelligence, friendliness, fitness and environmentalism, but what about in terms of business, real estate, and the economy? The self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin boasts over 1700 live music venues and is home to the musical festivals Austin City Limits and South By Southwest [...]
Serious cash is now available for qualified Texas buyers of Austin condos, Austin homes, and Austin investment property through this new financing initiative. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has recently announced the largest ever financing initiative for Texas homeowners in the history of the agency – TDCHA Bond 77. It secures [...]
What do we really know about buyers and sellers of today’s housing market? Given the current climate of gloom-and-doom from the media, it’s not surprising that most people believe that there are fewer buyers and more desperate sellers out there. Are the players in this game really anything like the media’s portrayal of them? Well, [...]
This is the time of year for taxes. Filing taxes, worrying about taxes, and perhaps most importantly to Austin residents – receiving your property valuation by the Travis County Appraisal District (most should be received on May 1st). It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many will find their valuation to have increased over last [...]
