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House Extends Home Buyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline

The House of Representatives introduced and passed a proposal to extend the original June 30 closing deadline for home buyers who want to get up to $8,000 in tax credits.
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Austin Ranks 3rd most recession-proof

In April of 2008, Austin was ranked the third most recession proof city by Forbes because of a lack of a housing bubble, low median home price, low unemployment, and strong job growth segments that would recover more quickly. Plus, Austin was known as “Silicon Hills” for its growing tech sector industries.

Now, over two years later, the Brookings Institute has released their quarterly in-depth analysis which also ranks Austin the third most recession proof city in the U.S.

The Brookings Institute analyzes the health of America’s 100 largest metropolitan economies. It examines trends in metropolitan-level employment, output, and housing conditions to look “beneath the hood” of national economic statistics to portray the diverse metropolitan trajectories of recession and recovery across the country. MetroMonitor looks at the particular industries that drive national economic trends, and takes into account metro areas’ unique starting points for eventual recovery.

Click here for the full report. You can also view many interactive reports for employment, REO properties and other economic measurements.

4 Things First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know About Home Inspections

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2010 -
A professional home inspection can not only provide a great education about the home’s systems, but also be a crucial tool in negotiating the most equitable price on the home, according to HouseMaster, one of the first and largest home inspection franchisors in North America. "Our experience and research shows that approximately 40% of resale homes have at least one defect that can cost a home buyer a minimum of $500 to repair," ... Read More

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Austin area Realtor® Tracy Brister and associates are ready to assist you in searching for and locating your dream home, a great investment property, or maybe you're looking for a home to lease. If you're looking for a Realtor who cares about meeting your needs, in your price range, look no further. I’m ready to go to work for you, assisting you every step of the way to the closing table and beyond. Call me today at 512-636-8488, or you can email me directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in buying, selling, or maybe you just have a real estate question. I’m happy to help!

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1411 Norwalk Lane #204, Austin, TX 78703
MLS #3791605

Very cute Tarrytown gem! One bedroom loft style condo in fabulous Tarrytown. Recent wood laminate flooring downstairs (2010), and carpeting upstairs (2010), spacious living area with tall ceilings and free-standing fireplace, deck opens to common courtyard. Swimming pool, reserved parking. UT shuttle and Capital Metro bus stop directly in front of complex. Minutes to the downtown area and Zilker park.

1730 Fort Grant Drive, Round Rock TX 78665
MLS #8060279
Talk about space! Phenomenal home in the wonderful Round Rock Ranch community with 3233 sq. ft (per tax record). Five bedrooms, or four bedrooms with a media room/study/office, you decide! Three full baths. Full bedroom and bathroom downstairs, great for guests or elderly. All bedrooms good-sized. Three living areas, formal dining and breakfast room. Fabulous deck perfect for entertaining! Exemplary Elementary, New state-of-the-art Cedar Ridge High School, Neighborhood park, 2 community pools. This home has it all. Must see!

1205 Wood Creek Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613
FOR LEASE
MLS #5716282
Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a loft that makes a great study, in Crossing at Carriage Hills subdivision. Formal dining room and breakfast area, large master bedroom upstairs with 2 walk-in closets, Large heavily-treed back yard provides fantastic shade in the Texas heat. Sprinkler system. Exemplary-rated Lois Giddens Elementary, Recognized Running Brushy Middle School. Hurry, won't last long.