Austin Texas real estate benefits form its low cost of living.  This summer Kiplinger Magazine compiled a list titled “10 U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Cost of Living” and Austin Texas is number 9 on the list.  With employment opportunities better than the national average, income in Austin Texas is very good compared to many cities from around the United States. In fact the article from Kiplinger notes that the average income is fairly close to that of Los Angeles.

Another great benefit of living in Austin is that there is no income tax for those employed in the state of Texas.  The less you have to pay out, the more you have to spend on your lifestyle, and if that lifestyle is less expensive than other areas of the country you are lucky.

Austin is affordable and part of this affordability is its housing market.  Contact us today to learn more about Austin real estate opportunities.  Austin has survived the recession with one of the best unemployment rates in the country and real estate values are holding steady.  We have access to all properties that are currently listed for sale and can help you get to know the different neighborhoods that make up Austin Texas.

Click here to read “10 U.S. Cities With the Cheapest Cost of Living” from Kiplinger Magazine.

Contact the Fine Austin Living Team today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Austin Texas real estate is certain to benefit from its boom town status.  The Texas capital city was recently noted in an article from Forbes Magazine, “The Next Big Boom Towns In The U.S.”, as the number one boom town to be in the United States.  What helped Austin Texas earn this distinction?  It was recognized as a top growing city in the nation (number 3 in fact), a top spot for jobs, a draw for young families, and a city that offers an exceptional quality of life.

Austin real estate is certain to benefit from this distinction and all of the other credits it consistently receives.  Economic recovery is tied to jobs and real estate.  Real estate is tied to jobs.  Austin has jobs, and is continuing to attract new business, setting its real estate market up for success.

Contact us today if you are considering relocating to Austin.  The next big boom town has a great deal to offer, let us help you get to know Austin and why our unique area is topping so many lists.

Click here to read “The Next Big Boom Towns In The U.S.”, from Forbes Magazine.

Contact the Fine Austin Living Team today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Austin real estate is in a much better position than much of the country.  As a nation real estate is not recovering because of the bleak employment picture.  Austin, however, is in a different spot as it is the capital of a state that is leading the United States in terms of job creation.  Since real estate and jobs are so closely linked, the Austin real estate market is on a much stronger platform as it heads toward recovery.

Low mortgage rates are adding to affordability levels when it comes to Austin real estate and a recent conference for the National Association of Real Estate Editors, held in San Antonio, offered a glimpse of where real estate is now, where it is headed, and why Texas is in a better position.  The message was, once again, jobs and real estate recovery are tightly linked.  It is a great time to be a buyer of Austin real estate, jobs are here and affordability levels are ripe for the picking.

Considering relocating to Austin, where jobs are being created and real estate is more stable?  Contact us today to learn more about the Central Texas area.  Austin Texas real estate is boosted by the city’s commitment to job creation, its ability to attract new business, and its lifestyle.

Contact the Fine Austin Living Team today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

The current historically low mortgage rates are great for Austin Texas real estate.  Mortgage rates have dropped and risen in small bits and spurts lately, rising last week to an average of 4.24% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.  This week, thanks to the Federal Reserve’s announcement that they are planning to buy roughly $600 billion in government securities, mortgage rates dropped again, hitting another historic low.  Currently a 30 year fixed rate mortgage is averaging 4.17% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.

The low mortgage rates make it a great time to refinance Austin real estate, trade up to a bigger home or simply invest in a new property.  Locking in at a low rate can save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a loan and there couldn’t be a better time to look at buying real estate.

Contact me today to take advantage of low mortgage rates and purchase Austin property.  I have access to everything that is currently listed for sale in our area and can use my experience and knowledge to help you find the property that best suits your needs.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Staging can help you sell your Austin real estate.  Staging can be seen as a secret weapon when selling a home, preparing it to look its best and entice a would-be buyer.  While not everyone wants to spend the money on a staging service, often the reward is selling your home faster and for the right price.  Staging an Austin property is especially fruitful if the home is vacant, allowing prospective buyers to walk through and see what the house looks like furnished.

What is staging a home?  In a nutshell it is decorating it to look its best.  When staging your Austin Texas real estate to sell, you would show off your home’s finest features by arranging furniture properly and taking advantage of your home’s space.  You never get a second chance to make a first impression.  It is important that the impression your home makes is a good one.

Click here to read a recent article on staging a home from the American Statesman.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

While it is true that we do not have the harsh winter weather of northern states, it is still a good idea to prepare your Austin real estate for winter.  Fall offers an opportunity to prepare your garden for spring growth, clean and organize the exterior of your home and tend to chores that you have been putting off.  Just like spring cleaning, fall organizing is important for keeping up your Austin property.

Cutting back shrubs, flowers and plants in your garden and around your home’s landscaping can help your plants approach the dormant part of their life-cycle and return in the spring fully charged and ready to grow.  Pruning is an important part of nurturing plants and fall is the ideal time to tend to this task.  This is also an ideal time of year to clean out your gutters, sweep your chimney (if you have one), organize your tool shed or garage and check the window seals in your home.

In addition to the exterior of your Austin home, this time of year represents a great time to examine the inner workings of the inside of your home.  Have your water heater, boiler, and HVAC systems examined by a professional.  The best way to avoid problems is to maintain your home’s equipment.  Owning Austin Texas real estate is a responsibility and keeping it up will only help you maintain your property values.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Austin Texas is the capital of a state that has avoided a mortgage crisis.  The number of headlines captivated by foreclosures has been overwhelming over the past couple of years.  September apparently is a month that goes down in history as having the highest number of foreclosures ever.  Somehow, Texas has avoided these headlines, as other states caught in the bursting of the real estate bubble continue to experience high numbers of foreclosures.

One aspect of the housing market that enabled Austin and the rest of Texas escape the mortgage crisis is the fact that home values did not grow at the same alarming rate as elsewhere.  In many parts of the country home prices doubled in a short amount of time.

The other thing that saved Texas from mortgage crisis is that here you are not allowed to take out a loan for more than your home is worth.  A loan can be up to 80% of a home’s value and no more, helping Texas homeowners avoid trouble seen elsewhere.

Contact me today to learn more about Austin Texas real estate and the mortgage process.  I gave access to all homes currently listed for sale in the Austin area and can put my knowledge to work for you.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Low mortgage rates can only continue to enhance the Austin real estate market.  It was just announced that mortgage rates have dropped yet again, hitting an average of 4.19% for a traditional 30 year fixed rate mortgage.  This low rate is the lowest in history since rates began being recorded, over 30 years ago.  Last week these rates were averaging 4.27%.

Low mortgage rates can save a homeowner thousands of dollars, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars, over the lifetime of a loan.  This is great news for anyone looking to buy or refinance Austin Texas Real Estate.

If you would like to look at Austin homes for sale please contact me today.  My knowledge and experience can help you not only find the home of your dreams but also help locate a lender that can put these low rates to work for you.

Click here to read the latest mortgage news from Yahoo Finance.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Living in Austin Texas is better than in much of the nation.  The lack of a true housing bubble is one aspect which has helped the state.  Stricter lending policies help avoid the real estate bust which has occurred in so much of the country.  Austin in particular is doing well.

The Lone Star State is a shining star when it comes to the economy and survival.  Reports are constantly touting the state and many of its cities as strongholds, places that are economically strong in otherwise economically weak times.  Austin Texas is not only the state’s capital but also a city that has the best employment figures in the state.  Technology is one sector seeing growth in Austin.

Relocating to Austin is an appealing move for those who want to live in an area with job growth, reasonable real estate values and a fabulous lifestyle.  Contact me today to learn more about Austin real estate and all of the opportunities that exist here.

Click here to read a recent article form the Kilgore News Herald on the state of Texas’ economy.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.

Austin Texas is on a list of up-and-coming cities according to an article posted on Yahoo Finance.  According to the article Austin Texas is the third fastest growing city in the United States, with its population growing tremendously between 2000 and 2008.  In addition to its population growth the Texas City has attracted big business, bringing with it positive economic and employment growth.

Companies that call Austin home include Whole Foods and Dell, while there are many other lesser known companies in the area involved in technology, education and health.  Facebook is soon to have a further presence in Austin as well.

Relocating to Austin Texas is clearly becoming more popular as jobs lure in new residents.  The Austin lifestyle is appealing to a variety of ages as the city offers a plethora of festivals, unique dining and shopping, and a wide variety of music.

Contact me today to learn more about Austin Texas real estate, as well as the number of neighborhoods that make up this interesting city.

Click here to visit the Yahoo Finance article about Up-and-Coming Cities.

Contact Todd Smith today for up to date information about Austin Texas real estate as well as free access to the Austin Texas MLS and all properties currently for sale in the Austin area.