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….
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…
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…
Does a Buyer get Keys in a Seller Lease Back When a property owner sells a property in Texas and then leases back their former property, they most likely used a Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease document. After a seller closes they may not realize they have officially become a tenant and the buyer has just…
Get Pre-Approved by a Lender! In todays Central Texas real estate market its extremely important to get pre-approved by a lender prior to starting your property search. Most people think they know what they can afford, but a lender is going to tell you what you can afford. Being pre-approved at the beginning of your…
Title Insurance is also a Title Commitment A commitment for title insurance provides a buyer with the terms and conditions for which the title company will be issuing a title insurance policy. Title insurance protects buyers and lenders from errors and defects in the title on real estate being purchased. After the title company receives…
Getting your Austin Area Home Ready to Sell I’ve personally bought and sold my fair share of homes. I’ve also purchased and sold plenty of homes for my clients. As a real estate broker and investor, I can tell you firsthand there’s nothing helps to sell a home quicker than having a nice clean home…
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