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AUSTIN, TX. – Are you planning on adding energy efficient upgrades to your Austin Texas home? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will provide you with a list of energy efficient upgrades that you should make to your home so you will know exactly which upgrades you should be spending your money on.

Upgrade #1 – Seal Your House

Sealing your older Austin Texas home is by far one of the most important things you should get done in your home because you may be spending more money than you think heating or cooling your home, and sealing the home is one of the best ways to reduce energy costs.

To get your home completely sealed you should first hire a reputable contractor to make sure that your house is sealed from the ground…

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6917 Thorncliffe Drive

By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX – Searching for an affordable Austin Texas Condo? If so, we would like you to consider 6917 Thorncliffe Drive in Northwest Austin.

1,776 Square Feet of Space

This condo has 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms and 1,776 square feet of space. What we love about this condo is that it offers you two master suites upstairs, plenty of spacious living areas and it’s close to everything you could want including grocery, schools, the post office and all of your favorite restaurants in Austin.

Put Your Own Stamp on this Condo

If you’ve been searching for a condo in Austin to put your own stamp on look no further than 6917 Thorncliffe Drive because this condo home is ready for you to update with your choice of paint…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Another big commercial Real Estate development that we’ve been following for almost one year now is the St. Elmo Market District. After going through some ups and downs, including a bit of shuffling of developers, it’s looking like this development which could become Austin’s own version of Pike’s Place in Seattle is finally ready to move forward.

Getting Ready For the St. Elmo Market District

Located at South Congress Avenue near Ben White Boulevard, the St. Elmo Market District is a $150 million dollar mixed use project that will feature 40,000 square-feet of market space, 100,000 square feet of office space, family units, a hotel, and a condominium development.

Phase one is set to get underway by…

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AUSTIN, TX. – Over the last two years we’ve seen the face of Austin literally change every few months and Austin could be changing once again if a new mixed use development is approved off South Congress Avenue.

What to Expect

The mixed use development called “Music Lane Mixed Use” will span 1.5 acres from 1011 South Congress Avenue to 1123 South Congress Avenue. The proposed development will be built by Texas Developer Big Red Dog who is also behind the South Congress hotel in Austin. The project will include 130,740 square feet of office space, retail space, restaurant space, a parking garage and more.

Every commercial location that’s currently in the area where this mixed use project will be developed is going to have to be torn down…

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AUSTIN, TX – There’s no denying that right now is a great time to buy a home in Austin or anywhere in the United States thanks to LOW mortgage interest rates that have continued to remain low in spite of economists urging the Federal Reserve to raise them.

If you plan on applying for a mortgage loan here are some important things you need to know before applying for a mortgage:

Get Your Credit Score in Order

This is top on the list of things to do before applying for a mortgage loan because your credit does affect the mortgage interest rate you will qualify for.

To find out what your credit score is right now go online and order a free copy of your credit report or a 3-in-1 copy of your credit report so you can find out what all three of the…

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Are you finally ready to invest in your first home? Ditching the landlord can be a bit of a relief and focusing on your first major living investment is an exciting time for anyone. Generally, first time home owners will focus their search on starter homes, which is generally a smaller, economical house targeted for younger couples or families. However, although typically smaller, anyone that has lived under a roof understands the importance of space, making home size a top priority for most buyers.  How can you find the most spacious starter home? Attention first time buyers: it is safe to say that buying a home in Austin could be your best bet.

 

Comparing Austin Starter Homes

According to Trulia’s recent report, Austin ranks as the number one…

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Summer has been a very busy time of year as it always is in the Austin Texas Real Estate Market and with a few more weeks of summer left it’s time for us to take a step back and review how the real estate market did back in June of this year.

As of June 2016, the average list price for a home in Austin Texas was $369,791, an 11.2% increase from June 2015 and there were 4,738 homes for sale, an increase of 10% over the same time in the previous year.

Homes Selling Fast in Austin

One thing that most people know if they are searching for a home in Austin is that homes and properties here are selling fast but just how fast is the question?

Homes that were priced between $149,000 or under lasted for an average of 39 days on the market…

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Summer is here and with children out of school many people will be searching for the perfect Austin Texas Home, this makes summer time a perfect time of year to sell your home.

Curb appeal becomes more important than ever before during the summer months because it shows buyers what’s possible with your home.

In this article we will share with you easy summer curb appeal tips that will improve the curb of your Austin Texas Home.

Tip #1 – Make Your Front Yard Exceptional

The first thing to do with improving the curb appeal for your Austin Texas home is to make your front yard exceptional by planting new grass or sod (if needed), planting new flowers or trees, painting fencing in front of your house, painting your mailbox, and installing new…

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Are you searching for the next big boom market to invest? If so, you should consider investing in Austin Texas Real Estate.

Thanks to a recent report from rentcafe.com we know that Austin is among the top cities in the United States that are expected to see up to 6% rent growth in 2016.

Why Invest in Austin Texas?

Besides having an excellent music scene, great restaurants, bars, and tons of entertainment options, Austin is a great place for every investor to consider because we have a growing tech community that rivals Silicon Valley.

Austin Texas Median Rent for June 2016

Right now the median rent in Austin Texas for June 2016 is $1,662 per month for a two bedroom apartment, and $1,281 per month for a one bedroom apartment, while…

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Are you planning on selling your Austin Texas Home this summer? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will provide you with several staging tips for your living room and kitchen in your home so you can ultimately sell your home for top dollar.

Staging the Living Area

If your home as a main living area or family room there are several things you can do in this room so that when a buyer tours your home they will envision themselves living there.

Step 1 – Make symmetry a priority in this room: This includes buying matching lamps, pillows and wall art because, symmetry will create clean lines and make it easier for the average buyer to think about how they would use the space.

Step 2 – Light up this room with lamps: If the…

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