Archive for May, 2010

Austin, still #1 ” click for more”

From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, July 2010
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We live in challenging times. Unemployment remains high, and the U.S. lead in technology and science is slipping as many foreign countries gain ground. But […]

Twitter tips

 May 27, 2010–Social media is here to stay and everyone is using social networking sites such a Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. If you’re worried about how to best use Twitter, propertyadguru.com’s offers the following tips for real estate agents who are looking to get the most out of Twitter.
1. Understand what Twitter is and plan […]

Housing finance & rates!!

Here’s some good news for the struggling US housing market: Thanks to the European debt crisis, mortgage rates are at historic lows.
The current average rate for a 30 year fixed loan is 4.87 percent, according to Bankrate.com. That’s the lowest rate for the 30 years since Bankrate started keeping track 25 years ago.
Even jumbo loan […]

Open House tips

Holding an Open House? Offer Your Sellers These Tips

 May 20, 2010—Have you prepared your clients for an open house? Do they know how to get their home ready? Here, we take a look at some essential open house tips—whether it’s winter or summer—that are sure to help your sellers make their home look the best […]

Housing Data

March Pending Home Sales increased 5.3% from February, and were 21% higher than one year ago at this time. The Pending Home Sales index, which measure sales of existing homes based on contracts which have been signed but not yet closed, is a leading indicator for the housing sector. The index provides guidance for future […]