Wow! There was a terrific Op-Ed piece in the New York Times yesterday about the housing market, with a cogent argument for why you should buy. Rather than trying to encapsulate this broad topic, here are a few key quotes: Consider it this way: when Enron went belly up, shareholders ended up with nothing, but when [...]

I just came from a lease signing, and reviewing the lease with my client reminded me of a few things. I thought I’d post them here! The Texas Association of Realtors published a new lease form last month, and several things have changed. Primarily, it’s the Repairs section that has been reorganized. They’ve removed a [...]

Good golly.  If I were young, and up for living with someone, I’d certainly be looking at Craiglist RIGHT NOW.  The ads for sublets and roommates are stacked pile high. The reason I’m even looking at them is that I have at least three potential clients who need me to help them find a place [...]

I took a look at the Alicante Condos today with a lease client.  I must say, these are Condos Done Right! Admittedly there are quite a few of them listed for sale right now, which can be worrisome for a potential buyer. However, I do think this complex will age well. Heck, it already has [...]

Yesterday, the Austin Business Journal reported that The Domain’s next phase of development will be open early next year.  If you’ve driven down Braker Lane lately, you’ve seen Dillard’s going up.  The new phase also includes a “438-unit second phase of apartments…. Units range in size from 526 to 1,870 square feet, with rental rates [...]