How to Buy Foreclosed Property in Texas (Austin, San Antonio)

If you’re looking for real estate bargains, consider buying foreclosed property. A foreclosure takes place when a homeowner or property owner cannot pay the mortgage fees on the property and is forced to give up the land to pay back what is owed. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need to do if you want [...]

Tool for Foreign Buyers- Are you an international buyer, looking to buy in Texas?

The ‘Investment Visa’ program offers total flexibility, but at a steep price.
By H. Ronald Klasko | May 2009
If you have international customers who’d like to buy real estate and retire in the United States, you’ve probably already learned there’s no visa option that specifically addresses their needs. Because of this, foreign nationals have long held [...]

Real Estate Jargon- Buyers should become familiar with commonly used Real Estate Terms…

The potential home buyer will find this Jargon helpful for understanding words and terms used in real estate transactions.
If you are involved in a real estate transaction. There are numerous terms, commonly used jargon, in the real estate arena that make up a peculiar language all its own, which would be beneficial for you to [...]

Hurry, need to move? Here are some tips on when you need to move yesterday

We have all been there before, whether we needed to relocate for a job, or the house we had on the market closed sooner than we planned, sometimes we find ourselves with very little time to move.  Here are some suggestions that may help ease the stress that is associated with every move, especially the [...]

7 Eco-Friendly Tips To Sell Your Home

 
by heather on April 10, 2009

If you’re a regular reader to the Greenest Dollar then you probably already know that I’m about to embark on an exciting journey to build a small, eco friendly shipping container home. But before we get there, we have to take the first step. We have to sell our current [...]

Onion Creek Club- A South Austin Gem…

Onion Creek Club is Austin’s most historic golf club. Founded in 1974 by three-time Masters Champion, Jimmy Demaret, and golf legend, Jimmie Connolly, Onion Creek Club has built a rich tradition of understated elegence based on quality and family values.Best Private Club in Austin
Private Clubs $10,000 & Under – Avid Golfer 2006

Jimmy Demaret’s vision chose [...]

Two championship golf courses and the active Del Webb lifestyle

Active Texas Living Del Webb-style
Welcome to Sun City Texas, located in the Texas Hill Country, where families and friends find many places and reasons to get together and enjoy life. Berry Lake Pavilion, for example, is built right on Berry Creek, which runs through the property, and is the site for family gatherings, picnics, church [...]

Get A Clue when it comes to Home Insurance… Like Carfax for a house…

 
A little detective work can reveal a lot about a property’s history, and could save you from unexpected surprises later. Before you buy your dream home, order a loss report. The five years of claims history the report offers can give you a better perspective on your biggest financial investment.
It’s Called CLUE, But It’s No [...]

HOT LAND MARKET COOLING

 
SAN ANTONIO (San Antonio Express-News) – Texas’ land markets have been scorching hot since the mid-90s, but economists with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University say the national recession may be about to cool things down.
The price of rural property rose 8 percent last year, reaching a statewide median price of $2,366 an [...]

What You Should Know Before Buying a Home! (Boerne – Georgetown Texas)

Ten Must knows for every buyer…
1. Before you start looking for a home, get pre-approved for a loan. Banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers make home loans; mortgage brokers process them. The lenders will take an application, process the loan documents, and see the loan through to the funding stage.
2. If you have marginal or bad [...]