Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Congrats to All! First-Time Homebuyer Success

Elle and Olamide Congratulations to my agent and daughter Elle on another successful closing and to Olamide on the purchase of his first home!

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Austin Market Statiscics - December 2012

Below are the new statistics for the Austin area housing market. Find the change between November 2012 and December 2012 as well as the change between December 2011 and December 2012.

AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS

For DECEMBER 2012 Information

Homes Sold: 1,828 - UP 9.5% from NOVEMBER 2012
Median Sales Price: $210,000 - UP 5% from NOVEMBER 2012
Days on Market: 71 - UP 3% from NOVEMBER 2012
Active Listings: 5,737 - DOWN 10.5% from SEPTEMBER 2012

 - Source: Austin Board of Realtors




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Thursday, January 31, 2013

How Homeowner's Associations Began

Did you know how homeowner associations came to be? I was surprised to learn they are a result of the Clean Water Act of 1977 through which law required real estate developments to detain storm water so that the flow of water through a neighborhood was not changed by the development.
I can remember in the early '80's moving into a new home that backed to an old neighborhood and the change in rain water drainage caused by the development flooded the older neighborhood resulting in law suits.

Since the water detention facilities served multiple properties and required maintenance, common areas were designed and homeowner associations (HOA's) were established to own and maintain these areas after the developers were moved out.


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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Austin Ranked in Top 10 for Raising Kids

Based on cultural activities, educational opportunities and population diversity, Austin was ranked in the TOP 10 best places to raise kids by rent.com

For imformation on schools and activities for kids, send an email request to robin@robinscottrealtor.com


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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Short-term Rental Ordinance in Austin


In 2012, Austin City Counsel enacted a short-term rental ordinance requiring homeowners who intended to rent their properties for a short term (short term rental - STR) to register and pay fees with and to the city. To apply for a license you may call 3-1-1 and make an appointment with the City of Austin Code Compliance Department staff or visit www.austintexas.gov/str

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Proeprty Tax Increase for Austin

With the new city budget budget in place as of October 1, the property tax rate will increase from 48.11 cents per $100 of property value to 50.29 cents per $100 of property value. That could mean a tax increase for about $877 for a median-priced home.

Remember, in Texas, property taxes fund our schools and we do want to rank high in education.


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Friday, January 25, 2013

Growth in Austin

  There are 11 new buildings planned for the Austin downtown area with four in progress! This suggests a continued planned recovery for the Austin area. Some of the projects include hotles such as JW Marriott a 47-story mixed-use tower with a planetarium as well as apartment and condos on Rainey Street.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Jobs in Austin

The Austin Business Journal has reported that compared to 102 markets across the nation from September 2007 to September 2012, Austin added the largest percentage of private-sector jobs with a 7.6 percent increase. Out of 17 metro areas of over 500,000 in population Houston was number one adding 122,800 jobs and Austin was number two with 46,000 jobs added.


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Friday, January 18, 2013

Sold! Another successful closing - 1/2013

Wickersham condo This sweet condo in east Austin was on the market for an extended time with 3 offers refused and finally the acceptable offer extended the closing date 3 times for a total of 2 months! However, we finally closed with patience and perserverance. Thanks Paul and Christine for choosing me as your REALTOR.

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