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Going Green in Austin, Texas In the city of Austin a new energy ordinance will require that homeowners have an energy efficiency audit done prior to selling their home. The audit report must be disclosed to the buyer of their home. Energy audit and disclosure will become a... ( added 259 days 21 hours ago.)

Rethinking the Front Walk We recently built a contemporary farmhouse style home. There was no lawn sod or sprinkler system for extra water. Deer are rampant in the neighborhood, so the landscaping choices are limited. We have dry periods too. Lady Bird Johnson once said -... ( added 278 days 22 hours ago.)

Subprime Loans - Playing Against the House A subprime mortgage used to be an alternative for borrowers who did not fit standard guidelines. Perhaps they just started a new business or had some past credit problems. These borrowers paid a high interest rate or put more money down to... ( added 316 days ago.)

Drywall Texture: A Long Term Investment Drywall texture is a compound that is rolled, sprayed, or troweled onto the sheetrock after the taping and floating of joints is complete. It is the same material as the joint compound, but thinned down with water and applied to the wall surface.... ( added 1 year 53 days ago.)

Kitchen Countertops - A Value Added Upgrade The material that covers your kitchen counters is one of the most visible and memorable features in your home. It helps to establish the design, color theme, and level of finish out. Today there are new choices in countertops, and old ones are... ( added 1 year 68 days ago.)

Real Estate Negotiation: 7 Best Strageties An important part of our job as Realtors is to help our clients negotiate for the best deal on a house. Your confidence and professionalism in this area will make your service memorable to your clients. Here are some strategies to help you guide... ( added 2 years 11 days ago.)

Real Estate Ads - Writing Tips We Need to Know As Realtors, a routine part of our job is to write ad copy for newspapers, brochures and internet sites. Our goal is to create a favorable sense of the property and intrigue a potential buyer. However, it is easy to cross the line into false... ( added 2 years 66 days ago.)

10 Tips for Better Seller Representation As Realtors, our fiduciary relationship with our clients requires a high level of good faith, loyalty and confidentiality. We have a duty to protect our clients' best interests. Here are some tips to improve the representation of your seller... ( added 2 years 184 days ago.)

How to Terminate the Real Estate Contract A real estate sale is usually initiated by an offer from the buyer to the seller, written on a real estate contract form, and backed by a monetary deposit. If the seller accepts the offer, the buyer and the seller are bound by a legally binding... ( added 3 years 101 days ago.)

Real Estate Ownership - Condominium or Fee Simple I. Introduction There is a common perception that condos are apartment-style buildings, that townhouses are two-story row houses with adjoining walls, and that garden homes are free-standing houses on small lots. Unfortunately, this... ( added 3 years 297 days ago.)

Negotiating the Sale of Your Home Negotiating a successful sale of your home requires an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach... ( added 4 years 30 days ago.)