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Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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5 COMMON FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER MISTAKES

1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.

2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.

3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them through the homebuying process.

4. They don’t do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller.

5. They don’t think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.

Source: Real Estate Checklists and Systems.

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WHY I LOVE MY NEIGHBORHOOD

I live in Milwood/Rattan Creek just north of McNeil between 183 and Parmer Ln. The neighborhood was built in the late 80's through the '90's so although it was once considered far out it's now relatively close in.

There is an incredible park system that includes a beautiful park area with huge Oak trees, picnic areas, community pool, playground, tennis, soccer fields, basketball courts, clubhouse plus a hike and bike.

The elementary school, Pond Springs, is highly rated.

It's easily accessible to 183 and from Parmer to 620 or MoPac, halfway between Lakeline Mall and the Arboretum/Gateway Shopping areas with many great restaurants in close proximity and only 30 minutes to downtown plus close to major employers like Freescale, Apple, Dell, IBM and more.

I challenge anyone to find a neighborhood this close to downtown with these kinds of amenities for a similar price per sq.ft. The average 2000 sq.ft. home would sell in the low $200's.

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KEEP AUSTIN AFFORDABLE & GREEN

Did you know that the Austin City Council is considering an ordinance that would require you to install energy efficient upgrades to your home before you can sell your property? This mandate would require homeowners to obtain a “Certificate of Compliance” from the City of Austin before homeowners can sell their homes.

The City’s proposal includes a “point of sale” requirement that could potentially cost homeowners thousands of dollars. REALTORS ® support energy efficiency, but we oppose this ordinance because it limits homeownership opportunities for Austin’s citizens. Instead, we encourage responsible environmental protection through educational programs and incentives, such as rebates, that assist and encourage voluntary conservation in our great city.

The city’s Energy Efficiency Retrofit Task Force is currently determining specific guidelines for the proposed ordinance through Resolution No. 20071213-064. The resolution clearly states that mandates will be enacted at the property “point of sale,” meaning upgrades would be required before homes can be sold. The Austin City Council will vote on whether or not to enact the task force recommendations this summer.

Here’s what you can do to help stop this ordinance from being enacted:
1. Support the Austin City Council candidates who understand the importance of this issue. Randi Shade (candidate for Place 3) and Cid Galindo (candidate for Place 4) both understand that energy efficiency is important and so is affordable homeownership. Let our city council know that you share these candidates’ views by voting for them during early voting (April 28 – May 6) or on Election Day (May 10). 2. Spread this message to others. Visit Keep Austin Affordable and share this information with neighbors, friends, family, and anyone else who will listen!

REALTORS• CELEBRATE 100 YEARS

In 1908 a group of state board of real estate brokers organized to form a national association that later became known as the National Association of REALTORS• for the purpose promoting ethics in the industry and eliminating the "riffraff."

Most people don't know that not all real estate agents are REALTORS•. To be a REALTORS• you must be a member of the National Association of REALTORS• which swears to a higher level of ethics and holds it's members accountable.

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TOP 10 REASONS AUSTIN RANKS AS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

October 2007

1st among US cities in 4th Annual Mayors Challenge by Management Magazine

2nd among Top 10 Big Cities by cnn.money.com, 2006

3rd of America’s Most Innovative Cities by the Wall Street Journal

4th Best city in Overall Standard of Living by Expansion Magazine

Top 5 “Smart Places to Live” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

6th in Top 10 Cities for Walking by Prevention Magazine, 2006

Among the Coolest Cities for Young Professionals by Kiplinger.com, 2005

8th in America’s Cleanest Cities by Reader’s Digest, 2005

9th in Top 10 Hot Cities for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur.com, 2005

10th in Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America by Sperling, 2006

Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Buying or selling? Hire an experienced professional. Call Robin Scott, Broker at 512.589.7988.

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