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 remains high. The expiration of the tax credit also likely plays a part. But the important thing to remember is that prices are still rising steadily and that there’s another key fact related to the …

A quaint, tree-lined rural community exists in Southeast Austin called Dove Springs, and it has a unique charm and many opportunities for recreation, housing, entertainment and access to the central city area. Dove Springs can be found by exiting I.H. 35 and traveling east on Stassney, among other routes, and the neighborhood’s proximity to the freeway is another advantage to residents.
Most of the street names include the word Dove, such as Dove Meadow, Dove Hill, Dove Wood and others. These streets are tree-lined, quiet, meandering, residential streets, with inexpensive to …

The most important thing you need before purchasing something as expensive as real estate is a good credit score. To do this get a credit card in college or even earlier if you can. This will help you build up a good score, and a good score can help you negotiate with banks on loan agreements.
Once you have a good credit score, and a job that allows to you to pay your mortgage bill every month, look into the type of real estate you want to buy. …

Selling a house is synonymous to selling any merchandise. It entails talent, planning and strategy. When you are contemplating on selling your house, the method can be two-way – by yourself or through a realtor. Do you have the talent to sell, to plan and to develop strategies? If your answer to this is in the affirmative, then by all means do the selling yourself. The savings in commission is big enough to constitute a mark-up over your asking price.
But if you are not, then the ideal solution is to …

California is one of the most beautiful states to live in, the scenery alone is a reason to move to the Golden State. Aside from the awesome landscape, California has one of the widest range of activities available to people.
When people think of California, they think of the beach. There are so many beaches on the coastline of California, and each one offers a different scenery and activities. There are beaches for surfing,tanning, volleyball, bonfires, fishing, exercising, and just ocean viewing. The possibilities are endless, …

Real estate agent, broker or realtor – these are all experts in the field of buying and selling real estate properties. They are not categorized equally, differing in training and licensing. However, if you are planning to buy your house, you can have any of them.
Brokers are required to have more training, however, experience is still the best educator so much so that there are instances when an agent with more years of experience are better to deal with than new brokers. Brokers have more responsibilities in the transaction; agents …

You can be spared all the problems and apprehensions regarding home buying. There is only one solution to evade the complexities and get assured of a well-worth deal. Just find the right realtor who can guide you on the different intricacies of buying your first home.
What can a real estate agent do for you?
*You would not crack your brain searching for the right home that will fit the description, location and price of the house. When you go to a realtor, you will just have to specify your choices. Itemize …

Seabrook and Kiawah the bright spots in the real estate market. Charleston’s newspaper the Post and Courier quoting the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, reported that home sales fell 37% in July. The group attributed the drop to the first time home buyers $8,000 tax credit expiring. The Association also said that the median sales price rose to $196,573 in July verses $181,889 a year ago. They attributed the increase in sales price to an increase of sales volume on Seabrook and Kiawah Islands. During the …

Are you thinking of purchasing an Austin home or Austin condo for the first time, but are unsure about how to proceed? Or are you a move-up buyer who hasn’t purchased a home in many years? We’ve found that the majority of buyers, even if it isn’t their first time purchasing a home, are often unsure about all the steps involved in the process of purchasing a home. The number of steps are the amount of paperwork, especially for buyers who are financing through a special program such as FHA, …

These typical Canadian apartment leasing conditions are important to know and understand, especially for first timers. Whether you are renting your apartment in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Calgary, Alberta or Winnipeg, Manitoba, this guide can help you understand the agreement you are signing.
Landlords like stability. They like to know that they can count on you to stay in one place for a while. That is why, most of the time, you will be signing a one-year lease. Unless you happen to go through the University or College’s off-campus housing office, …