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2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

by Matt Ditlow
June 17, 2009 | 0 Comments

I wanted to share this with everyone who has had questions about the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.  This information is for anyone who hasn't owned a home in over 3 years; this doesn't have to be the first-time ever for buying a house! The... Read →

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Required Energy Audits

by Barbara Ditlow
March 4, 2009 | 0 Comments

Starting June 1st, 2009 all Austin homeowners will be required to have an energy audit performed on their homes before selling the property and transfering title.  It has been estimated that the cost will be in the $200-$400 range. This includes... Read →

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Builder's Mortgage Companies on HUD Radar

by David Shipp
March 4, 2009 | 0 Comments

Federal housing regulators have agreed to delay for 90 days implementation of a rule change that would bar home builders from offering consumers incentives when they agree to use builders' affiliated mortgage and title insurance companies. The... Read →

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Dog Friendly List

by Riley Gray
October 22, 2008 | 0 Comments

Check out this new website I just discovered while chewing on my owner's laptop! Dog Places They give all you dog owners out there a great list of resources.  From restaurants and places where we are invited too, to parks, daycares, grooming,... Read →

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Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

by Wendy Gibbs
August 17, 2008 | 0 Comments

From our good friends at Old Republic Home Warranty comes the following advice on how to keep your outdoor furniture looking fresh and new all summer long! Conventional Plastic Web Lawn Chairs Clean plastic webbing with an all-purpose cleaner, using... Read →

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Best Cities for Jobs

by Matt Ditlow
June 19, 2009 | 0 Comments

Another #1 for Austin Texas!  Another Forbes list, this time we ranked as the #1 Large City for Jobs. (Did I mention we were also ranked #1 as the Best Bargain City??  What a combination!). Here is the quote from their slide show: "Of the... Read →

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