December 2010 - Ensor & Co., Realtors

Austin

Why Staging Matters When Selling Austin Condos

Historical article (2010): Staging can mean everything when you are selling your home. Don’t believe me? Listen to this scenario I recently had when I was showing some buyers condos near Lake Travis. We enter the first condo of the day. It is

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Buying and Selling Strategies

Should Sellers Preview Similar Homes in Their Neighborhood For Sale?

Historical article (2010): When you are considering placing your home on the market, there is one vitally important step that is often overlooked, but will tremendously help you and your Realtor decide on proper pricing: a face-to-face meeting with the competition. Now, of

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Downtown Austin

Milago Condos Offer Guaranteed Views on Select Units

Historical article (2010): Milago Condos in downtown Austin have always been one of my favorite buildings to show. The residents are always friendly, and walking around the building you notice the condo is definitely dog-friendly and the concierge always greets you with a

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Austin Events

Top 5 Local Places to Find Uniquely Austin Holiday Gifts

Historical article (2010): Austin is known for its culture and style, and the holidays are a great opportunity to give a local gift to your friends and family that reminds them of it. So skip the Wal-Mart and avoid the dreaded mall madness, and

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Austin

How Are Mueller Home Sales Affecting Surrounding East Austin Areas?

Historical article (2010): Is the new community of Mueller positively affecting home sales in the surrounding East Austin communities? Lot sales have been slow in the MLS area 3 – in the last six months only one lot has sold and 20 lots

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Buying and Selling Strategies

Tips When Buying or Selling Austin Homes With Foundation Problems

Historical article (2010): There are many areas of Austin where homes with foundation problems are commonly found (East Austin, Pflugerville, etc.) I’ve learned from inspectors that this is mostly due to the type of soil that we have, but it can also be

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Austin Events

Zilker Trail of Lights Cancelled, Tree Ceremony Still On

Historical article (2010): We will miss the Zilker Trail of Lights this year, as it's been cancelled. This tradition has always been one of our favorites, especially living in the Zilker Park neighborhood; we had always loved walking down to the trail and

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