Archive for June, 2012:

Ways To Prepare For Homeownership


Published on June 29th, 2012
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The housing market reports tell us only good news. In the Austin area sales are up, home prices are up, interest rates are low and unemployment is down. All this market stimulation may be making you want to own a home or purchase a new one. It’s a really good time, but preparation is key, […]

Round Rock Real Estate Update – May 2012


Published on June 27th, 2012
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Round Rock Real Estate Update – May 2012. Submitted by Lora Tucker Kaasch of Good Life Team Real Estate Brokerage. This report uses Round Rock home sales data based on transactions that closed in May, 2012, and compares it to closings that took place during the same period last year. Typically, closings occur four to […]

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures – Cool Things To Do In Austin


Published on June 25th, 2012
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For the adventurer in all of us! Lake Travis Zipline Adventures offers thrills a million with 5 ziplines from 250 feet to over 2000 feet. If you’ve seen the beauty of Lake Travis from the boat or shore, imagine the view from way above the tree line. Just like an Eagle, you will fly though […]

Good Ways To Help A Friend Move


Published on June 22nd, 2012
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There are so many good ways to help a friend move. Taking just one job off your friends list will make a big difference and will let them know they are not alone. It doesn’t take much effort to help a little and it will mean a lot. Here are a few ideas to get […]

Real Estate Vocabulary and Acronyms Guide


Published on June 20th, 2012
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I found this great list of Real Estate vocabulary and acronyms on Realtor.com and I know it will be a great help to anyone buying a home for the first time. And for those of us who have been around the home buying block, there are most likely a few we don’t know too. Buying […]

Buying A Home – 10 Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector


Published on June 19th, 2012
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When you buy a home it is important to have it inspected by a licensed home inspector. The inspector will check things like the roof and the air conditioner to make sure everything is in good working order. He/She will give you a written report detailing the findings of the inspection. You can do some […]

Bastrop State Park – Cool Things To Do In Austin


Published on June 18th, 2012
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You’ll find it all at Bastrop State Park—from canoeing, swimming, golfing, hiking and biking to overnighting at historic stone cabins. In September 2011 our area encured wildfire that affected 96% of Bastrop State Park. Firefighters were able to save the historic cabins and facilities constructed in the 1930’s. “All areas of the park are open […]

Ideas For Moving Long Distances


Published on June 13th, 2012
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Moving long distances doesn’t need to be terribly painful. With some careful planning and work upfront, you will be in your new home, with all your stuff in one piece, in no time! Here are some ideas to get you going in a sane direction… Pack Well: Taking the time to go through your stuff […]

The Importance Of Good Credit For Home Ownership


Published on June 11th, 2012
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The importance of good credit for home ownership…If you ever want to purchase a home you will need good credit, you might have a nest egg that keeps you out of this loop, but for most of us good credit is of real benefit when you are ready to purchase a home. It really isn’t […]

Cedar Park Leander Real Estate Update


Published on June 8th, 2012
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Cedar Park Leander Real Estate Update. The real estate market in Leander/Cedar Park is seeing its usual increase in home sales for this time of year. There is usually a gradual in crease in the number of homes on the market and sold starting in March and running through August, at which time it starts […]

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