April 2008 
There are 473 blog entries for April 2008.
Las Casas Verdes
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 3:55pm. 309 Views, 0 Comments.
Las Casas Verdes will be the first “Solar Eco Affordable neighborhood in Texas and the South. Twenty affordable single family homes will incorporate, as standard features, the latest in solar, wind and water energy systems to move toward zero energy usage. All homes are architecturally designed and will meet the strict standards of the Austin Green Building Program, Energy Star and LEEDS certifications. The Homes Each lot-specific, custom designed, 1800-square-foot Texas farm style cottage will have its own unique character while still maintaining the overall projects design concept and architectural detailing. Las Casas Verdes will stress quality over quantity, be quaint yet efficient and offer eloquent styling and the comfort features most desired in a…
Maintenance List for Reselling a Home
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 12:46pm. 143 Views, 0 Comments.
Realtors are often asked what a seller needs to do to their home to get it ready for the market. The first question is if they have kept up with the maintenance of their home. There are schedules for routine maintenance that many homeowners do not address. Changing air conditioner filters monthly is a small task that can save money in the long run. Clogged filters decrease the efficiency and can cause a breakdown. Most heating and air conditioning units will last for 15 years if they have been properly maintained. Water heaters, furnaces, roofs and other key components of a home should be replaced before they fail. Water heaters should be drained once a year to remove sediment. This will prolong the life of the water heater. Circuits should be checked…
Feng Shui and Staging your homes to sell
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 12:40pm. 134 Views, 0 Comments.
With the abundance of homes on the market in Central Texas (over 10,000, up 23% from last year) many people are scratching their heads wondering, "why hasn't my home sold?" They say "It's the best home on the block, we repainted 5 years ago, sure we are a little messy but its not too bad and yes, we do have a cat, is the smell bad?" Anyone ever heard this from your friends and neighbors when they list their home? In today's market, the home needs to be pristine, clean, smell good and totally have a WOW factor. You only get 10 seconds to make a first impression. As a Realtor in Austin, Texas, I can relate to the 10 second rule. I have had buyers in the car and pull up in front of a home...they take one look at it and refuse to even go see the inside. …
Dining Around Town
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 12:27pm. 127 Views, 0 Comments.
This article is about some of the fine and fun dining in Austin, Texas. I want people to understand the reason why people move to Austin and it's surrounding areas. In the last few years, we have become a mecca for the best live music in the country. We are called the "Live Music Capital of the World." Not only do we have music, we have the lakes, the hill country, many many state parks, multiple museums, tons of tourist spots but we have a tremendous amount of eateries. If you have visited Austin, you will know that our saying is "Keep Austin Weird." Parts of Austin are weird, parts are not but I would like to give you a flavor of both. I am not a paid critic, I do not have champagne tastes and am by no means the dining authority. I just like to share…
Sky Realty Goes Mobile
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 at 11:05pm. 192 Views, 0 Comments.
Sky Realty is proud to announce a great business relationship with http://drivebuytech.com. We will now be able to offer Sky Agents free text information on all listings. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to get information on our listings to the public and capture new buyer leads. A few of the agents in the office started using DriveBuy a few months ago and immediately closed sales from the text message leads. Any potential buyer who sees the DriveBuy Tech sign beside your For Sale sign will be able to text a number and get information as well as a link to your website and photos of the home.
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