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condominium conundrum

nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: - from one of our favorite mortgage voices, David Reed, CD Reed Mortgage Bankers, Austin … not … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, Smart Realtors, Condos, austin condo advice, Austin Condos, condo loan issues

How does a home seller prep for the buyer's home inspection in Austin TX?

nelsonproject wrote 3 months ago: In Austin, Tx real estate, the buyer pays the seller for an ‘option period’. During this time, the b … more →

Tags: Austin, Smart Real Estate, Repair Chronicles, Seller Advice, Closings 101, Real Estate, Austin TX Real Estate, Home Buyers, Home Sellers

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 →

Tags: Finance, Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, Smart Realtors, mortgage appraisal problem, austin home mortgage advice

Diary of an Energy Audit1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: Basics:  The City of Austin Energy Efficiency Ordinance went into effect June 1, 2009 mandating home … more →

Tags: Fix It, Smart Real Estate, Green, Smart Buyers, Smart Realtors, Seller Advice

Appraisals

nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago: Appraisals are a strange bird right now. Lenders cannot even talk to (let along choose) the appraise … more →

Tags: Finance, Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, Smart Realtors, Seller Advice, appraisals in austin, Austin Homes, appraising pools, pool values in austin

FHA CONDO APPROVALS HALTED 10/01/2009 ... New, existing and conversions all affected...1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 4 months ago:   - from one of our favorite mortgage voices, David Reed, CD Reed Mortgage Bankers, Austin This is a … more →

Tags: Finance, Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, Smart Realtors, austin condo financing, fha loans for austin real estate

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 →

Tags: Finance, Smart Real Estate, Seller Advice, owner financing advice

Energy Audit Observations1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 6 months ago: We are a week into the newly active City of Austin Energy Audit Ordinance and thought I would share … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, Green, Smart Buyers, Smart Realtors, Seller Advice

Trudging through Texas Real Estate: What to expect from the Contract Option Period as a buyer or seller1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 6 months ago: The option period in Texas contracts is a tool to assist with fair and timely negotiation processes … more →

Tags: Real Estate 101, Fix It, Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, Seller Advice

Multiple Offers: The Luxurious Dilemma1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 8 months ago: Fall 2008 and into 2009, we have been in 5 or 6 multiple offer situations.  The luxurious dilemma.  … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, First time home buyer, multiple offer

HGTV: Staging

nelsonproject wrote 10 months ago: … more →

Tags: Seller Advice, HGTV, staging, Video

The 4 First Impressions1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 12 months ago: Sounds like a 60’s Motown group but I’m talking to sellers.  We hear on and on and on about first im … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, Curb Appeal, Selling Tips

YouTube Premier!

nelsonproject wrote 1 year ago: The Nelson Project @ Keller Williams Realty in Austin, TX has entered the realm of video in marketin … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, For Sale!, FLIC - property videos, home for sale austin, Property Video, westlake homes for sale

The bar is low or creative photography or lazy Realtor?2 comments

nelsonproject wrote 1 year ago: They say it’s easy to get into real estate but difficult to stay in.  We found this photo onli … more →

Tags: Real Estate 101, Smart Real Estate, Seller Advice, Real Estate Photography

FSBO Advice

nelsonproject wrote 1 year ago: Run your property through these three free home evaluation websites then give me a call …      … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, fsbo advice, Real Estate Advice

Thinking tankless?4 comments

pattiprz wrote 1 year ago: By our favorite South Austin contributor–Patti P.  One night last week I planned on cooking pa … more →

Tags: Fix It, Smart Real Estate, Green, Smart Buyers, Tankless Water Heater, On-Demand Water heater, energy saving, real estate improvements, renewable energy

Repair Chronicles #4: Clog blog (in the slab, baby!)1 comment

nelsonproject wrote 1 year ago: I closed on an investment property in Austin on February 13th. The property was a 1960’s house in no … more →

Tags: Fix It, Smart Real Estate, Smart Buyers, Repair Chronicles, plumbing slab, clog in the slab

Staging and Why We Recommend It

nelsonproject wrote 1 year ago:       The Austin market today is not the Austin market of past. Sellers need an edge in a competitiv … more →

Tags: Real Estate 101, Smart Real Estate, staging, home staging

Landscape Adds Value ... and sells

nelsonproject wrote 1 year ago: Speaking of return on investment, landscape sells. From personal and professional experience, if the … more →

Tags: Smart Real Estate, Organic Gardening, Curb Appeal, Seller Tips, staging


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