January 2014 - Ensor & Co., Realtors

Buying and Selling Strategies

How Important Are School Districts When Buying a Home in Austin?

Historical article (2014): With almost every buyer we represent, the topic of school districts is brought up. I would say the time when it comes up the least is when a buyer is buying a condo in downtown Austin. So, just how important

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Buying and Selling Strategies

4 Tips to Save Thousands When Selling Your Austin Home

Historical article (2014): Your home is probably the biggest purchase that you’ve ever made in Austin; you make it your own, become emotionally invested, and you build equity in it. Hopefully after a few years, you are able to move up using that

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Buying and Selling Strategies

Austin MLS FAQ: What Do The Property Status Abbreviations Mean?

Historical article (2014): As an Austin Texas Realtor, I get the opportunity to work with the MLS on a daily basis. As in all industries, we real estate agents have our own jargon. Recently, I had a client ask me what all the

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How the Texas Drought is Affecting Lake Travis Area Home Sales

Historical article (2014): Austin continually makes national news with our outstanding job and housing market. But there is another thing on the national radar – the drought in Texas. My out-of-state buyers are always posing the question, “How are the lake levels affecting

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Steiner Ranch

Lakeview at Steiner Ranch Home Sales Begin on January 24, 2014!

Historical article (2014): We just learned some exciting details about the newest section of Steiner Ranch -- Lakeview at Steiner Ranch. This enclave of homes consists of 55 lots off of Steiner Ranch Blvd, many of which will have amazing views of Hill

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Buying and Selling Strategies

How We Sell Austin TX Homes During the “Slower” Winter Market

Historical article (2014): It’s no secret that the Austin Real Estate market is hot, we have a shortage of housing inventory and an abundance of new Austinites moving in daily. Those two facts paired together equal a booming housing market and a surging

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Real Estate News

FAQ on Homestead Exemptions for Travis, Hays and Williamson County (Austin, Texas)

Historical article (2014): It’s that time of yeartime to start thinking about taxes, and time to make sure you have your homestead exemption filed with your appraisal district. The homestead exemption in Texas is a benefit that is part of owning your home,

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Real Estate News

5 Smart Tips on Surviving Winter in Austin Texas

Historical article (2014): It’s cold; I mean, not cold enough to be setting any records here in Austin, but it’s definitely coldand even though we are just days away from a warm front, there’s sure to be another arctic blast coming our way

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Real Estate News

Relocating to Austin Texas? Here’s Some Helpful Tips

Historical article (2014): By now, it seems as if everyone has heard of Austin Texas. Last year, Austin topped all of the demographic charts: fastest job growth, highest real estate appreciation, most jobs added per-capita, tallest cowboy boots (not really...I'm just checking to

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Steiner Ranch

Moving to Steiner Ranch from Austin’s Hip 78704 District

Historical article (2014): Do you know that phenomenon, where something feels like a lifetime ago and just like yesterday all at once? That is how I describe my move from my south-Austin-cool condo to the burbs. Ah, the good ole days of living

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