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Don’t let the Hail get you Down…
It has only been one week since Austin was hit with one of the worst hail storms we have seen in in years. Although most of you reading this article that own homes immediately called your insurance companies and already have proceedings in place to replace your roofs, fix your gutters and replace broken windows, [...]
Austin Real Estate Stats Feb 2009
With all that is happening in our economy lately here is a recap of how it is affecting the Real Estate Market.
So what happened in the Austin real estate market in February? For a recap, the Austin market first slowed down in around August 2007 due to the national subprime issues. The market held steady [...]
Wall Street Resumes Rally Following Housing Report
Stocks regain momentum after better-than-expected housing report; Dow jumps 179 points
Tuesday March 17, 6:44 pm ET
By Stephen Bernard and Tim Paradis, AP Business Writers
NEW YORK (AP) — You know things have changed on Wall Street when the housing industry saves the day.
A surprise government report that home construction picked up in February caught traders off [...]
It’s Not Too Late for SXSW 2009
If you are kicking yourself because you feel left behind, or overwhelmed that South by Southwest is upon us and you aren’t organized, don’t worry! There is still time to participate in this weeks events. Here is the list of events that haven’t passed yet, hopefully you can find something on the list that you [...]
Legislative Update on SB354
Legislative Update on SB354 (the 82% of Fair Market Value Offer Requirement) and the Lease Option Bill SB629
Good News…read on
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week investors from across Texas joined representatives from National REIA and lobbyist hired by TexREIA and the Houston RICH club to address proposed Senate Bill 354.
As you may recall, from [...]
First Time Home Buyer? Need Advice?
John Cannata
I wanted to take some time to provide some common questions and answers about this Tax Credit. You probably want to read this if you are a First-Time Homebuyer or an agent that works with First-Time Homebuyers. The below Q&A pertains to any new home buyer whether you live in the Frisco Texas area [...]
Dwellgo News (Issue11)
Community Stats
647 Properties
862 Buyer Profiles
41 New Profiles Recently Added!!
Featured Property
421 Cripple Creek
Cedar Park, TX 78613
$224,900
Property Type: Single Family
bedroom: 4
bath: 2.5
ApproxSqFt:2378
Price/Sqft: $95
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Featured Buyer
Deborah Lira
How long have you been investing in Real Estate?
I have been investing in Austin for 5 years.
What made you [...]
Austin Real Estate Networking Club
National REIA and HomeVestors are sponsoring the “Texas Day on the Hill” Summit with some key legislators to discuss the proposed Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act (SB354), which is being debated during the current session of the state legislature. As currently written, this bill will require real estate investors to pay a minimum purchase price [...]
Free Events this Week!
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Need a fun event to look forward to this week. Wouldn’t it be better if it was FREE! Below are numerous events this Week in Austin, that are completely free. They are categorized by type of event so hopefully you will find something to fit your interests….Enjoy!
See All 63 events here.
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Foreclosures spike, but experts say lenders are willing to negotiate…
Properties are mostly houses, but Chinatown Center among postings.
By Shonda Novak
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Foreclosure postings in Central Texas spiked in March, but experts say they don’t think those levels will continue throughout 2009.
Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. said the 551 postings filed in Travis County for the March 3 auction were up [...]
