Eric Olson

Lost Pines resort is a great getaway just East of Autsin. The area features tall pine trees and high banks that over look the Colorado river. I visited some family that stayed at the resort a few weeks ago and was more than impressed. The resort is a great place to get rid of stress. If you enjoy golf, a day at the spa, or horseback riding then the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort has it. Near by Bastrop, Texas is a quiet community that makes it an excellent choice for thoes who want to get out of the busy city for a weekend. Its nice to drive the back roads and check out Bastrop Lake. The tall pine trees seem pleasantly out of place in the Texas Hill Country. If you want to get lost in a great place then I recommend Bastrop, Texas. If you would like to search for homes in Bastrop, TX or other places then go to this site and search.

If you would like more information on Bastrop or Central Texas just call me at (512) 905-0506

Austin has many earth minded people that are interested in building small foot print green homes. With gas at record prices its become a popular way to limit the monthly expenses. Green homes utalize the latest in ultra energy efficiency products. The idea is to become self sufficient and this has become a reality for the highest end green homes. Here in Austin there are many cost effecctive green homes. In fact my company has several listed and you can even search for homes at http://buyorsellaustinhomes.com or contact me at http://www.buyorsellaustinhomes.com/contact.php

I have a builder in South Austin that is offering a first of its kind green home community where homes are in the 275K range for 1800sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath. These homes will offer 3kw solar and rain water colection. To learn more about this just give me a call at 512 300-0036. ask for Eric

I just wanted to give you a few points about the current market conditions here in Austin. First, we are not growing as fast as we were a few years ago but we are not a declining market either. In fact Austin was just rated one of the top cities in the nation for investment. Jobs are great and the prices here are still affordable. The slower growth is due in large part to the collapse of the sub-prime market. This is the part of the market that is most risky for banks and often has to do with borrowers that have less than perfect credit. Many banks made loans to buyers that should not have been approved because of their past credit issues or lack of stability. Banks are feeling the problems now and there are more foreclosures than ever.

Does this mean it's a bad time to buy? No, it is actually a great time because things are discounted. Interests rates are low because banks want the good credit borrowers to buy homes. This will help the recovery of the mortgage market. The other plus for buyers that have good credit is this is a buyers market. The sellers have fewer buyers to purchase and many sellers are facing foreclosure if they don't sell. Most smart people would rather sell at a discounted price or even at a loss (in the case of a short sale) to avoid a foreclosure. This means it is a great time to take advantage of low rates and discounted prices. Many banks offer low down payment loans and there are other mortgage opportunities for those that have middle to good credit or better. I help people find the outstanding deals. I have a team of professionals that help me with all aspects from financing to inspection to title work and closing.

What I have heard from clients that wait and save money is that the harder they try to save the farther behind they seem to get. This is because prices tend to go up over time faster than the savings most people can manage. The market has made its down turn and we are seeing lots of signs that this is the rock bottom and that with in a 9-12 months things will be back to normal. I encourage you to look at the facts and consider investing now and riding the wave up. It could potentially be very beneficial in the increased equity you see in your home. It could drastically out weigh the savings that is offset by inflation and increased prices over the next year. If you want more information about this let me know or check out my site http://BuyOrSellAustinHomes.com where you can search homes for coparison. I have been in the business for awhile and consider this a great time for buyers.

The Fed. cut rates for a second time in just over a week. This is great news for anyone thinking of buying or refinancing a property. One of the things that I will share with you is Austin is an annomoly in the housing market. Much of the country is experiencing tough times but Austin continues to enjoy a strong job market and increased home value for residents. Recent reports rank Central Texas as the top area for investment in the US. Homes are affordable still and now is an excellent time to start the ball rolling if you are interested in Austin Real Estate. I would be happy to help you with a HOME SEARCH or finding out more about Austin, TX. I also have a real time search feature and if you would like me to set that up for you just call. 512 905-0506

Thanks,

Eric Olson

Round Rock Texas is growing by leaps and bounds. The completion of the new 130 toll road has sparked new interest in the area. Builders are starting new home developments in the area. Businesses like Dell and Samsung continue to grow and hire new employees. If there were a perfect time now is it. The Fed. just lowered the rate this week and a home mortgage is more affordable than ever. The strong employment opportunities make it possible for investors to easily rent homes for top dollar. Round Rock is bordered by Pflugerville, Texas and just South of Georgetown, TX. Austin Downtown is about 15-20 minutes South on IH 35. It easy to check out homes in Round Rock on the BuyOrSellAustinHomes web site. This is a great source for researching all the areas around Austin Texas including Round Rock.

There are lots of searches on the net these days. It's easy to find everything from tooth brushes to trucks on the web without leaving your home. In the past few years many home buyers are searching for their home on the web. It makes sense to research the area and prices on the web since you can save tons of time. Gas is over $3.00 per gallon and it could also cost a small fortune to see homes by driving. Driving just doesn't make sense and it is the old way of going about it. Austin, Texas has many areas that are hot right now and its easy to search for homes on several sites. If an investor were to take a look at say the Round Rock area homes they could see homes that are priced very low and potentially high cap. rate. Round rock is great because there are large employers there like Dell and Samsung. Finding a qualified long term renter is fairly easy. The rental market occupancy is high so that helps drive the rental prices up too. Its a great place to look and ranks high on most short lists. The other up side to the Round Rock Home market it the rapidly rising property value. As the housing market comes back in the next few years the savy investors of today will likely reap huge returns. ROI models for Round Rock Texas and Austin Texas are incredible. Take time to do a few searches on the site adove and see just how much homes are going for in Round Rock and Austin. Prices are still low but don't wait too long. The stock market is dropping daily, wouldn't you rather invest in a better market like housing?

Austin is larger than many think at about 750,000 residents in Austin proper and over 1 1/2 million residents in the surrounding area. Austin is the Capitol of Texas and while large we still have that small town feel in many of the neighborhoods and suburbs. You could say we have the best of both worlds here in Austin. The Austin downtown skyline is growing rapidly too and has become a unique and very well know back drop on popular movies and television shows. New Austin condo developments make it possible for those who prefer the big city life and convience of downtown living. You can now own a high rise condo in the heart of the business and financial district of Austin, Texas. Call us to find out how easy it is! 512 905-0506

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These days there are a lot of people looking for energy efficient homes. These homes save you money everyday and put money in your pocket. Energy efficient homes in Austin Texas are on the rise. Its easy to see why this is popular and so many in the Austin Real Estate Market are going that direction. If you want to search for homes in the Austin Texas Real Estate market then go to this site and see all the great Green Building in Texas that is going on. You can also find out more about Green Building at this site. Real Estate agents in Austin Texas that understand green building will save you money both now and in the future. Find an agent that cares adout your future. Eric Olson at Sky Realty is experienced in the Austin Real Estate market and can make your experience an excellent one.