The Real Estate Brokerage of the Future
In January I will be flying to New York to speak about The Real Estate Brokerage of the Future at the Inman News’ bi-annual Technology Conference. Being recognized as one of the few in the industry who is building a model to take care of the expectations of the new tech-savvy real estate customer, I will be sharing with a national audience what we are innovating here at The GoodLife Team.
Austin Real Estate Stats - The Wise Assessment for October 2009 Austin Real Estate Market Conditions
Supply (Active Listings) is decreasing, at a much slower rate than in recent months/years, and sales are increasing at an unprecedented rate - we are rapidly approaching the sales levels of the ‘good ole days’ of 2005 and 2006.
The First Time Homebuyer Extension has been signed into law!
Great News for Virgins who held out for their first time. If you haven’t owned a home in the last 3 years, you are still eligible for the $8,000 tax credit. Just approved by the President, the Credit will extend through April 30th to contract on a home. You will have through June 30th to close on it.
Austin Real Estate Stats - The Wise Assessment for September 2009 Austin Real Estate Market Conditions
For the first time all year, the number of sales (demand) is more now than it was just 1 year ago. What this means is that more homes are selling right now than last year, and we are even experiencing very rapid sales cycles.
Austin Real Estate Stats - The Wise Assessment for August 2009 Austin Real Estate Market Conditions
The supply (Active Listings) is on a seasonal decline right now, which means if you are interested in selling, you will have less competition. However, demand is declining at the same time.
Property Virgins Hurry, Your First-Time Stimulus is Running Out!
Alright virgins, it’s great to wait for just the right house – but wait no more. You are running out of time to take advantage of a rare first-time homebuyer opportunity – an $8000 tax credit available only to you virgins.
Austin’s 3rd Annual Modern Home Tour
This year’s Austin Modern Home Tour consists of a driving tour of 16 modern homes in the Austin area followed by a cocktail reception and architect panel at Truluck’s downtown.
City of Austin Property Taxes & Utility Bills Increase
What do a $31.7 million budget gap and the City of Austin have in common and what does this connection mean for Austin residents? Higher property taxes and higher utility bills for the 2009/2010 fiscal year that started October 1st for homeowners within the City of Austin.
What you don’t know about Kelly White and Krisstina Wise and Why I joined the GoodLife Team
Did you know that those who know and love us call us KW2 (KW squared)? We are known as KW2 because we have the same initials - Krisstina Wise and Kelly White - both KW’s. I always wondered about this since we are the least “square” people I know. I think a more appropriate description [...]
Appealing Your County Tax Appraisal
It’s that time of year again – Tax-Assessed Appraisal time.
On May 1st, if you are a homeowner, you should receive your property valuation by your county appraisal district. And, according to recent article in the community impact, it is most likely that your tax appraisal has increased. According to the article, home values in Travis [...]
People are relocating to Austin - Austin ranks 2nd in Metro Growth
Supported by a buzzing & diverse business community, Austin continues to grow! Ranking 2nd in terms of population growth, Austin continues to be a shining start in the US economy. According to Forbes.com, Austin grew 3.77% in 2008, putting our estimated population close to 1.7 million. This is attributed to a number of factors:
A relatively [...]
Mandatory City of Austin Energy Audits are Coming
Do you live in the City of Austin? Will you be selling your Austin home after June 1st of this year? Or, Do you plan to buy a home in Austin after June 1st?
If you said “yes”…keep reading.
Effective June 1st, 2009 the City of Austin’s Ordinance No. 20081106-047 requires all sellers of non-exempt residential, multi-family [...]
