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Feng Shui - The Landscaping
Feng shui can help you examine whether the landscaping of a home is good for ch'i (energy). The most ideal layout allows for energy flow, as well as providing an increased sense of space and movement throughout your home, although these principles apply equally well to your office or any other place that needs energy flow improvment.n n1. Landscaping is important to the feng shui of a property as well. Are the trees healthy? Are there birds or squirrels around? Thatâs good.
April 28, 2008
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Remodeling A Kitchen : A How To Guide
One of the most timely and costly home improvement projects any homeowner can take on is a kitchen makeover. Whether a homeowner desperately needs a kitchen revamp, or is tired of the dated look of the kitchen, there are several options to freshen up the area.nnThe easiest fix for a sparkling new(ish) kitchen is a good thorough cleaning. Over years of use, kitchen cabinets take on food, heat, and grease that tends to build up. Though it might seem simpler to leave cabinet doo
April 28, 2008
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Cashflow Is King (Sometimes)
A common mistake of investors is the way they evaluate a potential investment properties. Below is the process I have seen first time investors use.n nStep One : Look at Cashflown nWhat is step two? Their is no step two. Basically if the property has good cashflow they move forward. What are some issues with this approach?n n1) The property is over rented.n nMLS Listings will frequently say that a property is under rented. They rarely if ever say a property is under rented. W
October 25, 2007
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Cashflow Is King (Sometimes)
A common mistake of investors is the way they evaluate a potential investment properties. Below is the process I have seen first time investors use.n nStep One : Look at Cashflown nWhat is step two? Their is no step two. Basically if the property has good cashflow they move forward. What are some issues with this approach?n n1) The property is over rented.n nMLS Listings will frequently say that a property is under rented. They rarely if ever say a property is under rented. W
October 18, 2007
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Why People Move To Austin
Austin, Texas is no longer a hidden destination buried in travel books. It is projected to grow in population by about 30% every ten years. Perhaps being one of the biggest universities in the US with about 50,000 students at the University of Texas has leaked the secrets of Austin to the world. Or maybe it was the tech boom in the late 90s that put it on the map as the Silicon Hills and brought a lot of high-tech talent out here. Whatever the reason, Austin has been discover
October 11, 2007
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The Decision To Sell Your Home
Change is the norm in todayâs busy life and in our real estate market in Austin, Texas change can be fast, unexpected, and daunting. So, what happens when an unplanned or a strategic change requires your reconsideration of your current location of your current residence? How do you deal with the potential to move to another city or neighborhood? What should you do to divest of your current real estate in an equitable manner? What are the considerations necessary to sell you
October 11, 2007
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Quittine Real Estate
As the real estate market slows alot of realtors have been leaving the real estate profession. This article goes through a few reasons why leaving might be a smart idea.nnI read a post recently where a real estate agent was posting about whether they should leave the real estate profession. The market had slowed in their area and their income stream had decreased rapidly. They worried that if the market didn't pick up soon, they would have difficulty making mortgage payments.
October 5, 2007
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Why Use A Realtor?
I hear from a lot of people we work with that they initially did not want to deal with Realtors when purchasing a property because they can sometimes be pushy or just a pain to deal with. This can be true, as it would be with any position that is involved in sales transactions, but if you find the right Realtor to represent you, then they can be an invaluable consultant and guide through the purchase transaction.nnFor one, a good Realtor has the experience and understanding o
September 18, 2007