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Shawn Rooker

Authenticity and integrity are what it takes to be successful in any business that is built on relationships. Shawn shares the beauty of East Austin by tickling what people love the most — food. Contact Shawn Rooker if you want to ask him more of the food trip spots in East Austin.

Incredibly low inventory is driving a lot of what we see in the latest stats for the Austin area real estate market.

Take a look at the data and then watch the video of Krisstina Wise giving you the lowdown on what it means.

What this means for Sellers

What this means for Buyers

GoodLife Team has grown so quickly this year that two new buildings have been added to make room for the incredible new people who’ve joined.

“We are extremely excited to announce that Mr. Carlos Reina has been promoted to the new position of Digital Marketing Director, and Mr. Jason Edwards was appointed to fill the critical role as our Chief of Inspiration,” announced Garry Wise- GoodLife Team Chief Financial Officer.

Carlos Reina

When asked about his new responsibilities, Carlos explained, “My role will be to find ways to maximize our clients’ satisfaction with our services using Social Media and today’s exciting tech options. I’ve been the GoodLife Team videographer since 2009 and I took over our Social Media programs last November,” he said with a smile of his own. “When our Social Media traffic increased by 60-times, I guess that cemented my position for the new duties.”

In addition to his Emmy, Carlos has won an Edward R. Murrow Award and numerous Associated Press awards. But Carlos’ clients need not to worry—he will continue to provide 5-Star Service to help you buy or sell your home.

Jason Edwards

Before becoming a coach and speaker, Jason was an successful Realtor. He was the youngest person ever listed on the Austin Business Journals’ “Top 50 Agents”, and in 2002 he was featured on the cover of Realtor Magazine as one of their “30 Under 30” most successful agents.

“While I’ve been busy flying all over the US speaking to agents about how to sell real estate successfully and still have a balanced life, Krisstina has been busy building that GoodLife here in Austin,” Jason said. “Helping agents reach their full potential for success as an agent and as a person is my goal. Master Agents living the GoodLife—what could be better than that?”

Please join us in congratulating Jason and Carlos and lift a cheer to all the agents who have joined the GoodLife. And whether you are in the market for an agent or you are an agent looking for a home, call at 512.892.9473 for your piece of the GoodLife.

Spring is here, and as usual Texans are getting their property tax assessments in the mailbox.

But this Spring is also bringing an unusual and unexpected Email to our in-boxes—a bogus message that claims the Homestead Tax Exemption is up to be repealed on the May 12th election. GoodLife Team has been fielding inquires from our clients concerned about losing this valuable property tax exemption and we want to put your fears to rest.

This email is not legitimate and its claims are untrue.

Texas Secretary Of State Hope Andrade says the May 12th election is for local elections only, and there is no statewide proposition on the ballot. Secretary Andrade asks that you ignore this Email and not forward it to others. State officials say they don’t know the source or motive for the bogus email.

This comes as every homeowner in Texas is reminded that taxes are a fact of life.  Property taxes are collected by counties, cities, school districts and other agencies as a main method to finance the schools, public services and infrastructure that help make the GoodLife in Central Texas.  Each tract of real estate—every home, commercial building, and parcel of land in the state—is given an appraised value, and that appraised value is used to calculate your property tax bill.

Each year the Appraisal District will publish an appraised value for your home and each year you have the opportunity to protest that value.  Now is the time to file your protest, and you want to file your protest now!

“Homeowners should protest their tax appraisal every year,” advises Krisstina Wise- CEO and Founder of GoodLife Team. “While we all want to pay our fair share of taxes, nobody wants to pay too much.” Filing a protest can seem a bewildering task, but GoodLife Team has made it as simple as A-B-C.

“Over the years we have learned how to best prepare and present a tax protest, and we will help you with yours,” said Krisstina.  “Since your property is taxed on its value, the key to a successful protest is having an in-depth property analysis.  Most homeowners don’t have the skills and information to produce one.”

GoodLife Team will provide you with this vital professional evaluation as a no cost service.  GoodLife Team’s Founder went on to say,  “Last tax year homeowners saved an average of $833 when we assisted them with filing their tax protest.  We’d love to help you insure you are fairly taxed—call us to see what we can do for you.”