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Remodeling Decisions That Add Value: Better Living Areas on Nov 2, 2009 in gameroom mediaroom livingroom remodeling den addingvaluetohome familyroom The main living room is the central core area of your home.  It is both a private and public space that you share with family and guests.  The main living room should easily connect with dining areas, kitchen, and hallways to bedrooms. ...

Remodeling Decisions that Add Value to Your Home: Historic Connection on Oct 22, 2009If you are planning a remodel, consider keeping the original design features of your home.  Historic elements contribute to an enduring style and will be more valuable to buyers if you decide to sell. A sense of historic connection is valued by...

Austin Real Estate Market: 3rd Quarter 2009 on Oct 13, 2009 in austin housing market austin economy austin market trends austin homes for sale austin texas real estate The Austin real estate market tightened slightly during the 3rd quarter of 2009. Inventory for Austin as a whole is balanced - with a level of 5.7 months of supply. This is down from 6.3 months of supply at the end of the 2nd Quarter. However, throug...

Austin Hill Country House - Quest for Sustainability – SIPS Roof on Sep 26, 2009 in SIPS Panels passive energy green construction sustainable building austin real estate 5-Star Home SIPS Roof green building When Cheryl and Eric Cosway decided to build their dream home in the hill country south of Austin they teamed up with Bill Moore, Austin’s original green builder. Their passion for building green, combined with Bill’s technical knowledge, led to...

Austin McMansion Ordinance: Walking the Walk on Aug 22, 2009 in austin housing market Austin McMansion Ordinance austin economy The Residential Design Ordinance of 2006 (revised 2008) controls certain aspects of the design and construction of homes in Austin’s central neighborhoods. In this discussion, I would like to ask two basic questions: What does the design ordinance...

Jumbo Loans: Back in the Game on Jul 26, 2009 in jumbo loan jumbo mortgage austin texas real estate austin homes Our analysis of the Austin real estate market for 2nd Quarter, 2009, revealed an elevated inventory of upper end homes. The sluggishness in this market segment has been due in part to higher rates and tougher requirements for jumbo mortgages. This Q...

Jumbo Loans: Stepping Back to the Future on Jul 26, 2009 in jumbo loan jumbo mortgage austin texas real estate austin homes Our analysis of the Austin real estate market for 2nd Quarter, 2009, revealed an elevated inventory of upper end homes. The sluggishness in this market segment has been due in part to higher rates and tougher requirements for jumbo mortgages. This Q...