Found 237 entries published by Mary Ann Castro.
Beat The Heat With These Popular Austin Swimming Holes!
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As we enter July, Austin residents are no doubt starting to feel the heat. With temperatures expected to remain in the high 90s throughout the month, it is imperative to find ways to beat the heat. What better way to cool off than to venture to any of the nearby Austin swimming holes. Austin has one of the largest selections of rivers and lakes in Texas. 
As a result, there are a large number of areas people can take advantage of to keep cool. Swimming holes in Austin can be found as close as one mile outside of the downtown area, giving residents convenient access to cool off under the hot sun.
It’s time to take a look at the top five swimming holes in Austin. We don’t blame you if you only read half the article— we almost stopped writing to go for a…
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Tips For Buying a Home in a Seller's Market
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The Austin real estate market has never been hotter. The latest report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® indicates that Austin home sales in May rose 13.2% from the same time last year. The City of Austin housing inventory currently sits at 1.9 months. Consider that a balanced market is approximately 6.5 months, and you quickly see that you have a tight market.
This is great news for sellers, who will be able to sell their homes in record time, but what does this mean for buyers? Although the Austin real estate market is highly competitive, this doesn't mean you should be scared away from buying. If you do your research, have your finances in order, and you're prepared to act flexibly and quickly, you can still land the home of your dreams.
Here…
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JBGoodwin REALTORS® Named Austin's Best Place to Work
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We are pleased to announce that the Austin Business Journal has named JBGoodwin Realtors® as the number one place to work in Austin. The honor was announced at the Austin Business Journal's annual awards luncheon on June 24th, with JBGoodwin taking home the number one ranking for large companies with over 250 employees.
JBGoodwin REALTORS® was given the top ranking thanks to our commitment to ensuring that all of those who work for us are consistently rewarded and recognized for their outstanding efforts. Our goal is to make sure each and every one of our staff and clients are made to feel like family. We believe work should feel less like a job and more like home, and we're thrilled to be recognized with this tremendous accomplishment.
The Austin…
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Austin Events That Keep Your Money in Your Pocket
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Austin is a popular location for those looking for real estate, but there is much more to the city than just its homes for sale. Austin is filled with wonderful events and attractions, some of which can be enjoyed free of charge.
Whether you are single, or with children, there is something waiting with your name on it! This coming weekend Austin is playing host to a number of free events throughout the city. Take a look at our list below for some of the free events happening in Austin this weekend.
The Ride the Lightning Electric Flight Event
This event takes place on Saturday at 8705 Lindell Lane in Austin. Beginning at 10 am, pilots will control some of the coolest radio controlled electric planes you’ll ever see. Giant scale model planes…
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How to Prevent Real Estate Wire Transfer Fraud
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Imagine that you've just found your dream home. You've agreed on terms and you've signed a purchase contract. You're sent an email with wire transfer instructions, and you send off the money, knowing you're only a few steps away from owning your new home.
But the escrow agent or buyer never receives the money. You check your account, and the money's gone.
How Wire Fraud Works
Wire transfer fraud is the use of electronic communications to fraudulently obtain money, such as an email or phone scam. Here's how the typical real estate wire fraud scam works:
- Scammers identify the email address of a real estate agent or broker
- The scammers identify closing real estate deals, and access a client's confidential personal information
- The…
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The Domain Northside Opening in September
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The Endeavor Real Estate Group has announced that the third and final phase of development for The Domain is set to launch in September 2016. Nine years after opening its doors, The Domain will unveil its final slate of retail stores, residential condos, and prime office space this fall, known as Domain Northside.
Partnered with Columbus Realty Partners and Lodgeworks, the Endeavor Real Estate Group is set to unveil 590,000 square feet of retail space, 125,000 square feet of office space, 563 luxury multi-family condos, and a hotel with over 170 rooms. The new development is already making waves in the Austin real estate market, as over half of the residential units have already been leased, and more than 20 shops and restaurants have committed to the…
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The Best Austin Neighborhoods for Schools
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Every parent wants the best for their child. In today's highly competitive college environment, every schooling decision you make for your child along the way may be the difference between getting in to a top college and just missing the cut. Buying a home in a good public school district is one of the easiest and most financially responsible ways to get what's best for your child. When undertaking your Austin home search, keep in mind that by living in range of top public schools, you'll be saving money on costly private school tuition and your home will be more likely to increase in value over time.
Here are five of the best Austin neighborhoods for schools—for those families looking for the best possible education for their kids, all the way from…
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