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Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.
Here’s the latest on extension of the homebuyer tax credit: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hJJraNRE6DjWj2orF7SYJ12PADEAD9BPFFR01 Senate voted yesterday, House votes today … more →
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For Sale: 12123 Cabana Ln, Austin, TX 78727
nelsonproject wrote 1 week ago: Perfect 3/2 starter home in excellent condition located in Milwood. Granite countertops, under mount … more →
Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.
nelsonproject wrote 1 month ago: Here’s the latest on extension of the homebuyer tax credit: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ … more →
Austin Economic Commentary 10.30.09
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nelsonproject wrote 1 month ago: I listened to Austin economist Jon Hockenyos (President, TXP) speak this week and he says we’re past … more →
Where are the deals in Austin real estate right now?
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nelsonproject wrote 2 months ago: Where are the deals in Austin real estate right now? Get your wallet … they’re in the higher price b … more →
Rainwater 101: Trinity & Glen Rose Aquifers
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nelsonproject wrote 2 months ago: Another reason why you need to seriously consider a rainwater collection system if you live in Travi … more →
Shacking Up ... Tips For Non-married Persons Buying a House Together in Texas: Some Things You Should Know
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nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: (Due to popular demand, this is a re-post of an earlier blog.) Gay or straight, doesn’t matter. Two … more →
Seniors Tax Protest: Tax Appraised Value & Reverse Mortgages
nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: Protesting tax appraisals can be a strategic move for the majority of homeowners. If you are approac … more →
condominium conundrum
nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: - from one of our favorite mortgage voices, David Reed, CD Reed Mortgage Bankers, Austin … not … more →
Advice for Filing a Tax Protest in Travis County
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nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: (we posted this last spring and are re-posting it for reference) File your protest as late as possi … more →
Time Flies Baby: $8k tax credit … you better get in the process now
nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: So you want to get in on the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit? The clock is ticking. The credi … more →
How does a home seller prep for the buyer's home inspection in Austin TX?
nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: In Austin, Tx real estate, the buyer pays the seller for an ‘option period’. During this time, the b … more →
Home Warranty Coverage - What does it do for me?
nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: Who needs a home warranty? How much does a home warranty cost? Which is the best company? Home buy … more →
2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
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nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: The above chart includes the major modifications to the ho … more →
Another Client with Tax Protest Success
nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: This in this morning from a client: The formal hearing this morning was a small, but still noteworth … more →
My appraisal came in low/high. ..How lenders establish loan amounts when contract and appraisal don't match up...
nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: from one of our favorite mortgage voices, David Reed, CD Reed Mortgage Bankers, Austin I’m a … more →
Diary of an Energy Audit
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nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: Basics: The City of Austin Energy Efficiency Ordinance went into effect June 1, 2009 mandating home … more →
Appraisals
nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: Appraisals are a strange bird right now. Lenders cannot even talk to (let along choose) the appraise … more →
FHA CONDO APPROVALS HALTED 10/01/2009 ... New, existing and conversions all affected...
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nelsonproject wrote 5 months ago: - from one of our favorite mortgage voices, David Reed, CD Reed Mortgage Bankers, Austin This is a … more →
What is Owner Financing?
nelsonproject wrote 5 months ago: Occasionally, we will have a buyer’s agent call us and ask if you (the seller on a particular proper … more →
