Found 237 entries published by Mary Ann Castro.
San Antonio Real Estate Statistics - February 2016
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Add Needed Curb Appeal to Your Austin Home Without Spending a Lot
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A great first impression is a fragile thing, and you only get one chance to get it right. Leave the wrong first impressions and you’ll never get that opportunity again.
The curb appeal of the home you are trying to sell isn’t anything to scoff at. Giving the potential buyer the best possible first impressions can literally add thousands to the closing sale price of your home. Despite the size of the potential savings, adding great curb appeal to your Austin home doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
Here are a few things you can do to add a bit of needed curb appeal to your home, without breaking the bank.
Clean Up Your Act!
This one may seem like a no-brainer but its impact can be substantial. Take a few weekends out of your life to clean…
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I’m Local, I’m Global with JBGoodwin REALTORS®
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LeadingRE is the world at your fingertips, a network of local expert REALTORs® on a global scale. From at home in Texas cities to our northern neighbors in Vancouver to our friends across the pond, affiliated companies span far and wide. JBGoodwin REALTORs® is a proud member of this partnership, and we take pride in being an ambassador for life in Austin.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is an international buying and selling heavyweight, measuring in at over 50 countries and 120,000 agents. It’s an invitation-only network, meaning that your agent at home or abroad is of the highest caliber. Customer experience is number one—no holds barred.
Whether you’re relocating to Austin or heading off abroad, it’s this network that will give you…
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Austin Ranked as the #2 Best Place to Live by U.S. News
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Austin, TX has once again made it to the coveted top three on someone's good list. In the inaugural ranking of Best Places to Live in the USA, published by U.S. News & World Report, our city came in at #2 right after Denver, CO.
The rankings take into account indexes such as value (e.g. cost of living), the current state of the job market (e.g. unemployment rate and median salary), quality of life (e.g. commute times, quality and availability of health care, quality of education, and crime rate), and of course, the area's overall desirability.
When relocating to any metropolitan city, obvious measures like affordability and employment opportunities can make or break one's decision in making the big move. But there's also that little x factor that…
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JB Goodwin's Builder of the Week: Ash Creek Homes
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Ash Creek Homes has consistently been one of Austin's best choices for home builders. For nearly 35 years, the award-winning company has developed widely-recognized creative communities. Responsible for the designing, planning, and construction of over 500 industry-favorite homes in upscale neighborhoods in the West Austin and North Central Austin areas, the Ash Creek brand can be found in subdivisions like Serene Hills, Wildwood, Mesa Hollow, Los Senderos, The Grove at Falconhead, Spillman Ridge, Arboretum Park, The Cottages at Lake Creek, and Bull Creek Ranch, just to name a few. Ash Creek Homes is known for giving homeowners what they both want and need, all while creatively preserving the landscapes and natural beauty of picturesque Texas Hill…
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The Beginner’s Guide To SXSW For New Austinites
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The eve of another South by Southwest festival is upon us, and if you’re new to the area, you may or may not be familiar with this ever-growing, multifaceted festival that showcases the best in music, film, and technology. This year, the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary, so you can expect the party and festivities to be even bigger, bolder, and brighter than ever. From March 11 to March 20, Austin’s downtown will be transformed into a bustling hub of infectious energy emitted by guests from around the world. The streets will be packed with pedestrians, roads will be closed, airports will have immensely long lines, and hotel rooms in the area will be few and far between.
If you’re planning on attending the festival this year, here are a few…
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JB Goodwin's Builder of the Week: Lennar
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Lennar is widely regarded as one of America's leading home builders and it's not hard to see why. This company has been building quality homes all over the United States since 1954 and has continuously expanded their areas of expertise to meet client needs. Originally, Lennar was solely a home building company based out of Miami, Florida, but now they offer multiple services from constructing commercial real estate to luxury rental apartment communities to homes designed for multi-generational families. So why should you choose Lennar to build your next home? Keep reading to find out.
1. Core Values
There's nothing more important than a business' core values because they're what drive the company's everyday actions. You're going to want a…
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