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Summertime = Biergarten

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When summertime rolls around, one of our favorite places to go…besides any pool or shade we can find…is The Walburg German Restaurant for a good night out. The restaurant not only boasts live music from The Walburg Boys (think oompah oompah music), but also a fantastic Biergarten with covered seating, a walk-up bar, an arcade and […]

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Appraisals and Protests

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According to an article in the Austin American-Statesman, Williamson County home values soared 10.6 percent. The average market value of homes increased to $214,682 from $192,072, said chief appraiser Alvin Lankford. With higher home values come higher tax appraisals. Our friends at Gracy Title pulled together this great one-pager to help you determine whether your tax […]

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February Real Estate Report Card

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February sales stats are in and it looks like we are in for a very pleasant 2014!  Sales are ever increasing and rising home starts are beginning to relieve Austin’s shrinking housing inventory.  What does this mean for you?   If you are looking to sell – your home is desperately wanted by buyers! For […]

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Austin Area Realizes Record Home Sales and Prices — What Does That Mean to You as a Buyer?

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Median prices going up, home sales on the rise, properties on the market for fewer days — what should a buyer do in this seller’s market in the Austin area, especially when thinking affordability. According to the Austin Board of Realtors: — Median home values increased to $230,530 in Austin, representing an 11 percent gain from […]

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The Facts About Credit

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Although interest rates are still very low by historical standards, they are on the rise. The Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Association of Realtors and Freddis Mac/Fannie Mae all predict 30-year fixed mortgage rates will rise to 5 percent in 2014, almost 1 percent higher than the rates today. You may want to take advantage of […]

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