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  • Cashflow is King (Sometimes)
    This article is not meant to diminish the importance of looking at cashflow for a property. It is simply to remind investors that making a wise investment decision should go beyond simply looking at cashflow.
  • Finding a Good Lender
    A good lender is hard to find. He will be able to explain and guide you through the loan programs so that you find the right one for you.
  • What to Look for in a Loan Part 1
    This is in an article that looks through the basic steps to getting a loan.
  • Feng Shui in Real Estate - The Location and Lot
    Feng shui is a group of principles to guide home and lot design. The idea is that these guides will help the energy of the home and create a better living environment. In Part 1, we discuss how feng shui can help find the right lot and location for your home.
  • Austin's Identity Crisis for Downtown Austin Real Estate
    Austin is facing many changes with numerous high rise condos breaking into the skyline. The changes are hard to swallow for such a local-minded city, and some Austinites are having a hard time giving in to the changes. But with the influx of new residents, we have to prepare for the new adventure and fondly reminisce about the past.
  • The Benefits of Buying Real Estate in a Bad Neighborhood
    Although people typically look for a good neighborhood, there are many benefits to buying in a bad neighborhood. This article goes through a few of the top reasons to consider buying in a bad neighborhood.
  • Lowering Your Monthly Mortgage Payments
    When purchasing a home, it is helpful determine upfront how much you want to spend per month. To achieve these monthly payments, you can adjust some of the variables of your loan.
  • The Benefits of the 15 Year Loan
    With all the recent fancy loan programs, the 15 year fixed-rate loan has become a forgotten option to the typical 30 year. If you can spare the extra per month, you can save on interest paid as well as pay the loan in a shorter amount of time.
  • Myths About Real Estate Agents
    This article is a light analysis of Real Estate Agents and the myths surrounding them.
  • Finding your Maximum House Price
    A guide on how to find the maximum house price when you are looking to purchase your first home.
  • Selling Your Home: Making Your Home Accessible and a Pleasant Showing Experience
    Frequently when people are selling their home they concentrate on the price and the house. But their are other things a seller can do to increase the chances they will recieve and offer on the real estate they have for sale.
  • A Guide to Buying your First Rental Property and Becoming a Landlord
    When you are buying your first rental property and becoming a landlord, there is lots to learn. How do I find tenants? What should I charge for rent? Should I update the places to get more rent? How do I tell the tenants they are late on rent?
  • Now is Not a Good or Bad Time to Buy Real Estate
    People frequently spend time analyzing the current state of the market. In this article, we talk about why this is not the ideal strategy, and talk about other more important factors to consider when investing in real estate.
  • Run the Numbers Before Buying an Investment Property
    Before buying an investment property it is a good idea to understand the different costs associated with owning a rental property to get an accurate idea about what your monthly cash flow will be. This article discusses how to run the numbers on an investment property and determine your expected monthly cash flow.
  • Avoiding Sour Negotiations in Real Estate
    Negotiations can go sour, especially when emotions run high. The agent's responsibility is to understand the overall situation and help prevent it from getting too disruptive to the process. These are some techniques and tips on how to negotiate a win-win outcome.
  • Why Have a Realtor?
    When purchasing a home or property, many people shy away from using a Realtor because it seems like a bother. But when making such a large investment, look for a Realtor with experience and who understands your values to help guide you into making a wise decision.
  • The Benefits of a GFE and Pre-Approval
    The GFE or the good faith estimate is an important part of the real estate buying process. In this article we describe the GFE and its benefits.
  • Seven Steps of the Loan Process
    There are various steps of the loan process. From picking a lender to closing, each step is covered in detail.
  • A Condo or a House? A Few Things to Consider
    When you are looking at buying a residence one of your considerations is whether to buy a home or a condo. This article looks through a few of the issues you should consider before making your decision.
  • The Two Sides of Gentrification
    Gentrification has become a hot topic in cities like Austin Texas and Boulder Colorado where central neighborhoods have risen quickly in value. This article discusses some of the issues involved with gentrification.
  • Evaluating the Different Options Available for Downtown Austin Condos
    The downtown real estate market in Austin Texas has been expanding. With condos going up in the different sections of downtown its a good idea to evaluate the different options before plunging into the market.
  • Some Pros and Cons of Owning Real Estate
    Like many financial decisions their are pros and cons of moving into the real estate market. This article examines the pros and cons of owning real estate.
  • Top 8 Things to Avoid in the Real Estate Agent You Choose to List Your Home
    Picking a real estate agent to list your home, one of your most valuable assets, is difficult. This article contains a list of 8 things to look for and avoid when picking your real estate agent.
  • What Green Building Means
    Over the last few years their has been a stronger interest in Green building techniques. This articles discusses some of the current terms and techniques involved with green building.


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