...that there are at least TEN points in a standard One to Four Family Residential Contract promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission that, if not paid close attention to, could cost a seller thousands of dollars???  1. The new contracts, mandated as of March 1, 2011, which are dated 2-14-2011, now include ...

Allandale is one of Austin's favorite North Central locations.  Close to all amenities, close to downtown, good schools, a great family neighborhood, and relatively affordable prices when compared to other central Austin neighborhoods.  Go to the search function on www.LesShermanRealEstate.com and search for Allandale or zip code 78757 for available properties.  Click ...

The "10 Most Costly Mistakes that Buyers Make" can be easily avoided if you hire the right buyer representative.   1.) Making an offer on a home without being pre-qualified   2.) Not having a home inspection.   3.) Limiting your search to open houses and ads on the internet.   4.) Choosing a ...

Everybody is always searching for ways to save money, and some of our biggest expenses are "essential services" such as electricity, gas, phones, etc. Per the Austin Board Of Realtors newsletter, I'm sharing good news! Coming Soon: A Utility Connection Source for You! To help better serve it's members clients, ABoR has ...

Everyone wants to be in a safe neighborhood, but the issue becomes subliminal or hidden through most of the investigation and previewing of homes until the commitment phase gets close. Check your local crime stats with your local police or city in any given subdivision before falling in love with ...

What a great relief to enjoy some rain over the last two days!  For those of you who were bypassed, I’m sorry but hopefully it will come back around, unlike some of the current market opportunities.  Right now there are more opportunities for buyers and sellers than I have ever seen ...

Twin Creeks Country Club and Reserve is a 760-acre community located in Cedar Park, TX. This community features a signature golf course designed by Masters Champion, Fred Couples. Members of Twin Creeks will enjoy first-class facilities and amenities that include a private clubhouse, dining facilities, a fitness center, walking trails, a community ...

Circle C Ranch offers a variety of amenities including Circle C Swimming Center, Circle C Café and Catering, Circle C Child Development Center, Circle C Tennis Club, Grey Rock Golf Club, the Veloway, and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The neighborhood also offers a variety of nature trails and parks. ...

In the current issue of Natural Home Magazine, their ten favorite eco-friendly, energy-efficient planned communities in the U.S. are featured with Austin's Mueller community taking the top spot. Mueller is a former brownfield site which believe it or not, used to house an airport whose last flight took off on May ...

Tarrytown is located west of downtown Austin bordered on the north by 35th street, on the south by Lake Austin Boulevard and Lions Municipal Golf Course, on the east by Mopac (Loop 1) and the west by Lake Austin.  Tarrytown is an older, well established part of Austin and has ...