Many would say that University of Texas Longhorns football is at the heart of the Austin community. It is a source of news, entertainment and excitement for those who live here. In honor of this weekend’s season opener at Rice, we at York Real Estate want to share some of our enthusiasm for the Texas Longhorns with you.
Aug
27
When looking at Austin homes for sale, there are many things to take into consideration. At York Real Estate, we can help you find what you’re looking for in a house or condo. Take some time to decide what elements are most important in the ideal home. If you’re not sure, we can help you sort it out. Here are just a few things to think about when looking for Austin real estate.
Aug
20
With summer winding down, there is still time to do some fun activities before the kids head back to school. Whether you live in the area or are in town looking for Austin homes or Austin real estate, enjoy the family fun that our city has to offer. At York Real Estate, we occasionally like to take out some time for rest and relaxation. We encourage our friends and neighbors to do the same before the summer is over and it’s time to go back to school. Here are just a few fun things to see and do in Austin.
Aug
13
When you are ready to sell your home, it is important to walk through and look at it objectively. You will want to prepare it and make at least a few changes to help it sell faster. Once it is listed, there will be potential homebuyers looking at it in person, on virtual tours over the Internet and in Austin real estate listings.
Aug
6
Mexican mogul Carlos Slim, who ranks number one on this year’s list of Forbes billionaires, has purchased the Duke-Semans Mansion on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for $44 million, according to the The Wall Street Journal. The sale set the fourth highest price ever paid for a townhouse in NYC. By comparison, the most expensive home sale finalized this year in the Austin area was the sale of a gorgeous home in the Lago Vista for $5.1 million. Click here to view pictures of this amazing home.
Jul
30
All homes have a distinctive smell to visitors, and not all homes smell like roses. When putting your Austin home up for sale, be aware of the odors that may be lurking inside. Before putting up the first Austin MLS listing, make sure that your home is bearable. You may not be able to smell anything unusual, especially if you have been living there for years. Don’t be offended if your real estate agent tells you it smells funny. Consider it a constructive tip to getting your home sold. No one will buy a house if they can’t stand to be inside of it long enough to look around.
Jul
22
I recently ended up in a debate with an online blogger who accused real estate agents of being self-serving liars regarding this question. Since I consider myself a real estate consultant (not a salesman) and strive to put my clients needs ahead of my own it took some restraint to not crawl through the internet and choke him lovingly around the neck. His basic premise is that when interest rates are low (as they are now) home prices become artificially inflated. On the other hand, as interest rates increase fewer buyers can buy and home prices become depressed. His advice then is for prospective buyers to rent until such time as they can save enough to pay cash for a house when mortgage rates are high.
Jul
16
Come join us for an evening of laughter. York Real Estate is hosting an evening of entertainment at the Cap City Comedy Club on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 7 p.m. The featured comedian will be John Heffron. You might remember him as the winner of “The Last Comic Standing.”
Jul
9
The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLMHS) designation is reserved for real estate professionals that regularly serve residential buyers and sellers in the upper-tier market. Our own Steve York, president of York Real Estate, has the CLMHS designation. There are 3 requirements for this achievement.
Jul
1
Congress has passed legislation to extend the deadline for homebuyers seeking an $8,000 tax credit. The House and the Senate both approved plans this week to extend the deadline for qualified buyers that signed a contract on a home purchase before April 30, 2010. The previous deadline to complete settlement on the contract by June 30th could be extended to Sept. 30th. The bill now needs to be approved by President Barack Obama before it can go into effect.