Smart Real Estate
Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.
Here’s the latest on extension of the homebuyer tax credit: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hJJraNRE6DjWj2orF7SYJ12PADEAD9BPFFR01
Senate voted yesterday, House votes today … I think it will pass. A few hightlights:
not just for first-time buyers
up to $6500 for current homeowners who have owned for 5 years
up to $8k for first-timers
primary residence up to $800k
income limitations
Stay tuned.
must be under contract by April [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Austin Economic Commentary 10.30.09
that’s another article per what that will look like but it makes for a sound real estate outlook.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Where are the deals in Austin real estate right now?
Where are the deals in Austin real estate right now? Get your wallet … they’re in the higher price brackets.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Rainwater 101: Trinity & Glen Rose Aquifers
The Glen Rose is the one that is in dire straights and all the older houses in Saddletree pump out of that one.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Shacking Up … Tips For Non-married Persons Buying a House Together in Texas: Some Things You Should Know
Two “non-married” persons purchasing a property together in Texas need to know a few things about owning that love shack
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Seniors Tax Protest: Tax Appraised Value & Reverse Mortgages
Protesting tax appraisals can be a strategic move for the majority of homeowners.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )condominium conundrum
not knowing condo rules can kill your deal
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Advice for Filing a Tax Protest in Travis County
(we posted this last spring and are re-posting it for reference)
File your protest as late as possible then request an extension (the later in the year your hearing, the better the results).
On protest form Step #3 – always check 1st 2 blocks (1 – Value is over market value and, 2 – Value is unequal [...]
Time Flies Baby: $8k tax credit … you better get in the process now
That means you should be looking at property in September which tells me you should be talking with your favorite lender and fav Realtor now.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How does a home seller prep for the buyer’s home inspection in Austin TX?
In Austin, Tx real estate, the buyer pays the seller for an ‘option period’. During this time, the buyer has the home and the home’s major systems inspected. Sellers always ask us what they can do to prepare for an inspection. Following are a few good tips:
1. Make sure all utilities are turned on
2. Make [...]
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