Category: Real Estate

Living in luxury homes in Austin brings people closer to some of today’s hottest stars. Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong discovered the beauty of owning a Lake Travis home at Villas on Travis. They enjoy magnificent views of the lake and the comfort of their luxury Austin homes. You can step…

Even with home marketing as bad as it is, turning homeowners (FSBOs or also known as “fizzbos”) into referral sources is still an effective marketing strategy. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’re just looking for a chance to help that fizzbo get a purchase loan on his new home. The real goal is to…

As a beginning real estate investor, organization is key. I once wrote a book on staying organized as a real estate investor, and a lot of the things I did then have changed. However, I still keep a phone record, especially when I have a house for sale, a house for rent, or when I…

The overall outcome of any building structure rests on one very important decision: choosing the right commercial building contractor. A poorly selected commercial construction contractor is likely to build a shoddy commercial building that will end up costing more than budgeted for and may not be what was originally intended. Therefore, there are a number…

I feel like coining a phrase today. Some big-name relationship writers will note the tendency to write books that help parents understand their adult children’s behavior. He will write chapters trying to explain why such children tend to treat their relationship with the older adults who love them like a Chinese menu. They have a…

I received an email today with questions and concerns about a foreclosure sale. Great questions so I decided to post both the question and my answer below. What has been your experience with foreclosures? Karen, I have a question for you, I am not new to real estate investing, but I am new to the…

You expected that question to end with a promise of riches, right? Well, more and more people have had foreclosures taking them by surprise lately. Are you behind on your mortgage payments? Are you facing foreclosure? If so, you are not alone. I myself went through it not long ago. At first, I was ashamed…

Advertising for car magnets is a very affordable way to get your name out to the general public. Just think: you are driving down the road and thousands of people see your brand over and over again! But what are some of the drawbacks of magnetic car advertising? And how is that sign made, anyway?…

Do you need a new roof? If your living room or kitchen has large buckets to collect raindrops, the answer is probably “yes.” Assuming you’re unable or willing to replace it yourself, you’ll find a reputable roofing contractor to handle the job for you. The question then is, how do you find a reliable roofer?…

Real estate investing software is a real boon for agents and investors who are into real estate investing and rental property analysis in the same way that a surfboard is a boon for a surfer, it stands to reason. This is what I mean. Real estate investing is defined as the act of using money…