Relocating to Central Texas Why do so many people want to move to Texas? Maybe because Texas is the 9th largest economy among the nations of the world and offers a business-friendly climate—with no corporate or personal income tax—along with a highly skilled workforce, easy access to global markets, robust infrastructure and predictable regulations. More…
Williamson & Travis County Homestead Exemptions Homestead exemptions are granted by the county appraisal district where the property is located. The exemption reduces a homeowner’s property tax bill by removing part of the home’s value from taxation. All Texas homeowners may receive a General Residence Homestead Exemption on the value of their property for school…
Should I Have an Open House Here’s an article I found interesting, “7 Open House Myths” by Bill Gassett. It was an informative read about some important facts to consider about open houses, so I wanted to share it with folks that visit my site. Bill’s article shares some of my thoughts regarding open houses….
Horseshoe Bay Condo for Sale in The Cape SOLD!! Here’s a fantastic opportunity to own a beautiful, waterfront condo in Horseshoe Bay. Located in the gated community of The Cape at Cape Terrace, this second floor condo overlooks Lake LBJ and offers some amazing sunsets! Walk to Horseshoe Bay Resort amenities! This property can also…
Should you Refinance your Home? Refinancing is a matter of crunching the numbers. The real question is, will it save you money? The answer lies in several factors, such as the new interest rate, the new mortgage term, the refinance costs and how long you expect to own the property. With the graduated monetary easing…
Fastest Growing City, Georgetown, Texas Georgetown Texas tops the list, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The estimates, which track growth from July 2014 to July 2015, show the most rapid growth was concentrated in Central Texas, the greater Houston area and near Dallas. Located just north of Austin, Georgetown ranked…
Inexpensive Home Improvements When buyers pull up to your Central Texas home they have already started sizing your property up, even before the car doors have shut. Curb appeal, presenting a positive first impression, is of the utmost importance when selling a home. A mowed lawn, manicured landscaping, fresh mulch and colorful flowers go a…
Understanding a Texas Seller’s Disclosure The original Seller’s Disclosure Notice requirement first went into effect in Texas in 1994. If you’ve sold a single family home in Texas in the last 20 years or so you’ve more than likely completed a Seller’s Disclosure Notice. Most sellers consider this document tedious to complete but accurately disclosing…
Insulating Pull-Down Attic Stairs Have you ever noticed how poorly insulated your pull-down attic stairs are? If your house was built like most, the builder stuffed some insulation between the steps and that’s if you have any insulation at all. You would also be lucky if you have an air tight seal. We all know…
What Does “As Is” Mean? Accepting a property “as is” as stated in Paragraph 7D(1) in the One to Four Family Residential Contract means a buyer accepts the property in its current condition at the time of the execution of the contract. Usually at the time of contract execution the buyer knows very little about…
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