Loan Officers
Below is a list of Loan Officers in the Austin, Texas area. When purchasing a home, one of the most important people on your team is the loan officer. Each one of these loan officers have been in the industry for a numbe... Read More »
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About Austin:
Real estate in Austin, Texas, is still strong even in today’s slowing economy. Texas has experienced a significant population growth which continues to stimulate the real estate market. Austin is the capital city of Texas and is home to Texas state college and the long horns. Austin is famous for is spectacular night life and huge selection on live music venues. Austin has actually been dubbed the live music capital of the world. Homes here in Austin, TX are still very affordable with stellar growth potential. With many surrounding communities Austin appeals to people from all walks of life. Please check out some of the links on this page for more information about the smaller towns which surround Austin. Some of these areas include: Austin, Bastrop, Buda, Cedar Park, Elgin, Georgetown, Hutto, Kyle, Lakeway, Leander, Manor, Pflugerville, and Round Rock. If you need information about a city not mentioned on this page please contact us for further assistance. Good luck in all your Real Estate ventures and welcome to Austin Texas.
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View a current market analysis on Austin, Texas Real Estate. Compare last year's market to this year's market.
$8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit-
The government is trying to boost the Real Estate market by offering a tax rebate for first time home buyers on top of all the other tax credits for owning a home. If you are buying a home for the first time you can receive a $4,000 tax credit per person. So a married couple can receive a total $8,000 tax credit. But ACT NOW, the house has to be purchased before November 30, 2009. For more information contact your CPA.
789 Billion Dollar Stimulus Package:
The new package is extending the previous tax credit to September 1, 2009, instead of the old June 30th date. According to the National Association of Realtors this package is projecting 500,000 transactions caused by a domino affect started by the stimulus package. When a buyer buys a home then the seller becomes the buyer and purchases their next home and so on. These extra transactions will pump more money into the economy beyond the initial purchase of the home. Some of the following also gets purchased when buying a home; rental truck, movers, boxes, cleaning supplies, new floors, appliances, furniture etc.
The new stimulus package is offering a few other incentives to homeowners, when they purchase energy efficiency upgrades to their house. From; heating to A/C units, doors, windows and insulation until the end of 2010.
The Olson Team:
My team is well experiences in helping buyers and investors locate homes and land that offer exceptional growth and income potential. We also help sellers achieve top dollar for their homes in record time. Read more about how we market our homes and how we are able to move our listings faster than our competitors. Read more about WHY TO LIST WITH THE OLSON TEAM.
I personally have invested in the Austin market and stay current with all the market changes. Our goal is to exceed your expectation, to gain a friend, and keep client for life. We strive to achieve this by representing all our clients as if it were our own personal investment. This site was developed so you can easily check out the wonderful city of Austin, and Search Homes currently available in the Austin and the Central Texas Region. I encourage you to use these tools to start your home buying search, and when the time is right, or if you have a question we are here to help. Contact us at your convenience.
Think of us as your teammate in the home buying or selling process.
Relocating to Austin?
My team offers relocation packets for Austin and the surrounding areas. We are happy to offer packets via email or by standard mail. If you are interested in your FREE packet please fill out the form. Please indicate that you would like the free relocation packet and which city you are relocating to.
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Things to do in Austin Texas
The following are a few places, not in any particular order, that my family and I enjoy doing in the Austin area; Main Event: http://www.mainevents.com/ 13301 N. US Hwy 183, Austin, Texas Read More »
How to sell in this market?
There are a few things you, as the homeowner can do to sell your property faster: Pricing- Selling your home on the lower end of the neighborhood is the best way to sell your home faster than your neighbors. If your neighborhood is averaging $60 squa... Read More »