Congress has enacted two Home Buyer Tax Credits; a 2008 version, and the new and improved 2009/2010 version. Due to the increased interest in these government programs, this month we want to explain the terms of each and their differences.
Mar
30
Nov
10
Look below our market report to meet the most recent members of the York Real Estate team. Also, click here to see an invitation to our next York’s Third Thursday event at the Belmont. Can’t wait to see you there!
Oct
9
Risk and opportunity are the driving forces for excellence in our country. The opportunity to win eight gold medals drove Michael Phelps to perfect his training regime and spend countless hours striving for perfection. The risk of collapse drove the designers of the Golden Gate Bridge to develop new and creative design solutions and to check and recheck their load calculations. Athletes, entrepreneurs, business owners, and CEOs all work within this system that rewards excellence and responsibility and penalizes mediocrity and irresponsibility. Risk and opportunity are counterbalances that produce excellence.
Sep
1
Here are a few pictures from the Lifeworks “Home Improvement Challenge” this weekend, which so many of you supported at our “Flip That House” viewing party last month. Thanks so much for your generosity! The young mother pictured with her two children was so grateful! Please call if you would like to get more involved with this amazing charity.
Aug
17
As the world sat watching the competition in Beijing, Russia took the opportunity to move forces into neighboring Georgia, a close ally of the U.S., and the key transit route by which oil is moved from the Caspian Sea to world markets. The effect on the bond market was immediate as inflation fears rose, demonstrating just how easily world events impact us in this global economy. Offsetting the concerns in Georgia has been a sustained reduction in the cost of crude oil from a high of $147/barrel in July to $113/barrel today. The bond market has rebounded from its initial shock and mortgage rates have improved accordingly to 6.25% for a 30 year conventional loan.
Jul
10
It’s been an interesting week in the real estate world, but before I share that, it’s been an equally interesting week for us, here at York Real Estate. We are now an independently licensed real estate brokerage firm. I’m excited about the autonomy this provides, as we strive daily to improve our service. We will be interviewed on the News 8 Austin morning show on Thursday, and then on Saturday will make our national TV debut on TLC at 7 pm Central time. Look for us on “Flip that House: Diary of a Flip.” We would love to see you at our viewing party/fundraiser at the Belmont Saturday evening!
Jun
9
Wow!! What a list!
- Austin #1 Fastest Growing American Metro- Forbes
- Austin #3 Recession-Proof City- Forbes
- Austin #3 Best City for Jobs in 2008- Forbes
- Austin #1 City to Live, Work, and Make Movies- Movie Maker
- Austin #6 Preferred City for Job Relocation- Human Capital
- Austin #1 City for Relocating Singles- Primacy America
- Austin #1 City for Business Vitality- Wall Street Journal
- Austin Top 10 Greatest Places to Retire- US News
Feb
7
Before we take a look at this extremely volatile housing and mortgage market and how it is impacting Austin, I want to introduce you to the best real estate search engine available, which we now have on our website. This tool allows you to: