Monday, August 31, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015
5 Most Stable Housing Markets Today: Fresno, Austin, Honolulu, Salt Lake, L.A.
Austin, Texas — There is a lot of demand for homes in the Austin metro area as well, and this is boosting house values in the area. According to a recent report by the Austin Board of Realtors, there were more single-family home sales in July 2015 than ever before. Sales in the area rose 12% in July compared to a year earlier. There are plenty of good jobs to go around in Austin, thanks in part to the city’s strong tech sector. This attract new residents and fuels housing demand. Austin was recently ranked as one of the hottest real estate markets in the country by Realtor.com. Give me a call: Robbie English, Broker - Dewey Blanton Real Estate | 512-623-STAR | soldbyrobbie@gmail.com | http://ift.tt/1fnrkDV Read more: http://ift.tt/1LLT8Ar
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
More feedback. Love what I do and hopefully my clients can tell.
More feedback. Love what I do and hopefully my clients can tell.
More feedback. Love what I do and hopefully my clients can tell.
I always love feedback regardless of what it says. Always allows me & my team to constantly being improving our level of service
I always love feedback regardless of what it says. Always allows...
I always love feedback regardless of what it says. Always allows me & my team to constantly being improving our level of service
Austin's home market 'healthiest' in U.S., study says - Austin Business Journal
Woot Woot!!! Austin was ranked No. 1 out of 62 U.S. cities with more than 300,000 residents, the report found. Give me a call: Robbie English, Broker - Dewey Blanton Real Estate | 512-623-STAR | soldbyrobbie@gmail.com | www.deweyblanton.com
Austin's home market 'healthiest' in U.S., study says - Austin Business Journal
Woot Woot!!! Austin was ranked No. 1 out of 62 U.S. cities with more than 300,000 residents, the report found.
Give me a call:
Robbie English, Broker - Dewey Blanton Real Estate | 512-623-STAR | soldbyrobbie@gmail.com | www.deweyblanton.com
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
I hope everyone has had a wonderful National Dog Day. Now,...
I hope everyone has had a wonderful National Dog Day. Now, carrying forward if everyone could just love as our dogs love that would be a miracle. Take care of all our 4-legged lovers.
I hope everyone has had a wonderful National Dog Day. Now, carrying forward if everyone could just love as our dogs love that would be a miracle. Take care of all our 4-legged lovers.
Amazon snags North Austin offices - Austin Business Journal
Somehow in all the buzz about Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. building a huge distribution facility in San Marcos, there was little mention of the company quietly occupying a big chunk of office space in North Austin.
Amazon snags North Austin offices - Austin Business Journal
Somehow in all the buzz about Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. building a huge distribution facility in San Marcos, there was little mention of the company quietly occupying a big chunk of office space in North Austin.
The Independent, Jenga-style downtown Austin tower - Austin Business Journal
Developers of the Independent condo tower appear to be moving ahead with development of the 58-story building.
Here’s what we now know:
• The tower will cost about $145 million to build on the former site of the Austin Energy control center at 301 West Ave. Previous reports described the proposed development as valued at $300 million. The $145 million may be construction costs only.
• Documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicate that the owner is represented by Ryan Fetgatter, the vice president of development for Aspen Heights. Rhode Partners Inc. is the architect. According to those documents, construction will begin in January 2016 and be completed in May 2018.
• City documents for the project have been filed by Melissa Hawthorne of Austin Permit Services. The fees for filing the case were close to $27,000 and billed to Austin 3rd & West Partners LP. The official application was filed August 11.
The Independent, Jenga-style downtown Austin tower - Austin Business Journal
Developers of the Independent condo tower appear to be moving ahead with development of the 58-story building. Here’s what we now know: • The tower will cost about $145 million to build on the former site of the Austin Energy control center at 301 West Ave. Previous reports described the proposed development as valued at $300 million. The $145 million may be construction costs only. • Documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicate that the owner is represented by Ryan Fetgatter, the vice president of development for Aspen Heights. Rhode Partners Inc. is the architect. According to those documents, construction will begin in January 2016 and be completed in May 2018. • City documents for the project have been filed by Melissa Hawthorne of Austin Permit Services. The fees for filing the case were close to $27,000 and billed to Austin 3rd & West Partners LP. The official application was filed August 11.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Austin Sues Texas Over "Unequal" Appraisal System | The Texas Tribune
Critics have argued that the appraisal system has become increasingly stacked against homeowners over the last 20 years by rules that make it easier for commercial and industrial property owners to win large reductions in their values via a process known as equity appeals. Those appeals have shifted the tax burden toward homeowners over time, Austin officials argue. The lawsuit suggests that requiring the disclosure of sales prices of real estate transactions would go a long way toward addressing the problem. Texas is one of a handful of states that do not require such disclosures for appraisal purposes.
Austin Sues Texas Over "Unequal" Appraisal System | The Texas Tribune
Critics have argued that the appraisal system has become increasingly stacked against homeowners over the last 20 years by rules that make it easier for commercial and industrial property owners to win large reductions in their values via a process known as equity appeals. Those appeals have shifted the tax burden toward homeowners over time, Austin officials argue.
The lawsuit suggests that requiring the disclosure of sales prices of real estate transactions would go a long way toward addressing the problem. Texas is one of a handful of states that do not require such disclosures for appraisal purposes.
These Photos Prove Exactly How Much Real Estate Photos Matter
I always think it’s a great idea to have a hot guy dressed in a towel in your listing photos.
These Photos Prove Exactly How Much Real Estate Photos Matter
I always think it’s a great idea to have a hot guy dressed in a towel in your listing photos.
Monday, August 24, 2015
The House From "Silence Of The Lambs" Is For Sale And It's Creepy As Hell
And it can be yours for $300,000.
Breathe Easy
The benefits of regularly changing the heating and air-conditioning filters are obvious to homeowners; the real challenge is creating a system to make sure it gets done.
A reasonable schedule would be to replace it with a new one-inch pleated filter every 60-90 days. Households with shedding pets should consider replacing them every month. Some people change their filters every month when they pay their electric bills. A simple system would be to set a recurring appointment on your calendar like Outlook or Google.
Filters trap dust, mold and bacteria which can directly affect the air quality and play havoc with your allergies. When a filter is dirty, it prevents proper airflow and allows dust, dirt and allergens to blow through your home. Changing your filter regularly helps to avoid maintenance, improves equipment life and produces increased energy savings.
When shopping for filters, it’s understandable to look for the best bargain but the cheapest price may not be the best choice. When purchasing, recognize that HEPA-rated and HEPA-type filters are not the same thing. HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air. A HEPA filter meets or exceeds standards for efficiency set by the U.S. Department of Energy. Most HVAC contractors recommend HEPA filters.
Some filters need to be changed monthly and other types have manufacturer recommendations of every three months. An alternative to disposable filters are the permanent, washable types. These will cost more initially but because you can clean them and re-use them, eventually, you’ll recapture the cost and realize savings.
Today is the first day of school for most around the state. Here...
Today is the first day of school for most around the state. Here is a great reminder about school busses for this afternoon. Watch out for those kiddos as well.
Retirement Without a Mortgage
Planning for retirement is obviously important and many times, an activity plagued by procrastination. Some people plan to have their home paid for by that magical date so they won’t have payments after they retire. It makes sense to eliminate a large recurring expense before they quit working.
One strategy would be to be make regular principal contributions in addition to the payments so that it will eliminate the debt by the target retirement date.
Let’s say that a homeowner refinanced their $200,000 mortgage at 4% last year with the first payment due on May 1, 2012. Under normal amortization, the home would be paid for at the end of the term; 30 years in this example.
By making additional principal contributions with each payment, it would accelerate the payoff on the home. An extra $250.00 a month would pay off the mortgage in 20 years. $524.55 extra with each payment would pay off the loan in 15 years; and $796.23 would pay off the loan in 12 years.
Having a home paid for at retirement has the obvious benefit of no house payment. It is also a substantial asset that could be borrowed against or sold if unanticipated events should occur.
Another strategy might involve purchasing a smaller home now to use as a rental that you intend to live in when you retire; see Retirement Home Now.
To make some projections to pay off your own mortgage, use this Equity Accelerator.