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Time To Cash In On Tax Credit Running Out
Time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. In order to receive the tax credit, buyers have to purchase their home before (not on) December 1st 2009. Remember, to qualify for up to $8,000 in tax credit, you need Read More...
Recent Data Points to Housing Bottom
The National Association of Realtors has said that existing home sales increased 7.2% in July, representing an annual rate of 5.24 million units compared to an expected 5 million units sold. A few important milestones have been hit: This is the largest Read More...
Austin Ranks ‘Best Poised for Recovery’
Once again, Austin has made it to number one on a Forbes.com list. This time we have been ranked as the ‘Best Poised for Recovery.’ Forbes based their rankings on projected gross domestic product, unemployment rates, and income & affordability Read More...
Austin Voted Best Bargain City
Once again, Austin has made it to the top of the national charts! This time, we have been voted the Best Bargain City by Forbes.com. Forbes used several factors to determine the ranking, one of which helped Austin garner the top spot: Austin comes in Read More...
Austin Ranked #8 on Forbes Business List
Forbes has ranked Austin 8th in the nation for the best place for a business/career -- a significant increase from its 47th rank just last year! Cost of doing business in Austin & projected employment growth -- which Forbes predicts Austin's annual Read More...
What ABR means to you
Many times homebuyers may see initials after a REALTORS® title but they may not know the significance of them. When you see the letters ABR®, rest assured that you are working with someone who will have your best interests in mind to represent Read More...