By ericbramlett on April 28, 2008
As you begin your house hunting process, you will probably already have a good idea of what type of home you are looking for. For example, you might know the size and style of the home you want to purchase and you might have a general idea of the city or town in which you [...]
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By ericbramlett on April 17, 2008
So, you have found the house of your dreams and you think you are ready to initiate the closing process. Before you give your Realtor the thumbs up for finalizing the deal, however, there are a few things you should do in order to protect yourself and make sure you are getting a home that [...]
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By ericbramlett on March 31, 2008
When the time comes to sell your home, it seems like your To Do list is a mile long. The house has to be immaculate inside and out, the hoards of potential buyers are beating on your door, and the legal and financial details of the home sale process loom. Don’t be tempted to handle [...]
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By ericbramlett on March 29, 2008
Are you ready to take your real estate business to the next level? If you are tired of just bringing home enough money to make a living, it is time for you to take some serious steps toward becoming the greatest real estate agent in the world. Becoming the best agent in the world requires [...]
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By ericbramlett on March 12, 2008
The economic outlook for Austin generally mirrors the Texas forecast: local job and population growth outperforms the national economy. The Texas Workforce Commission predicts 3.1% job growth, while local economist Angelos Angelou predicts 2.3%. The unemployment rate for December 2007 was estimated at 3.6%, down from 5.1% in the Austin area during October 2006. Austin [...]
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By ericbramlett on March 2, 2008
The economic outlook for Texas during 2008 points towards slower growth, yet that’s still better than most parts of the country, which will see no growth at all. Texas, with the 2nd largest state economy in the U.S. and the 15th largest economy in the world, will record growth of about 2.2% annually, according to [...]
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