25 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Austin
– movoto.com/blog/
1. Live Music Every Night of the WeekSource: SCH Art Studio
I am not exaggerating when I say this. There really is live music every night of the week in Austin. From holes in the wall like, well, Hole in the Wall, to larger venues like Austin City Limits Live and Stubb’s, if music is your thing, Austin is your city…
A Trend Away from Agent Websites?
– geekestateblog.com/blog/
We’re already seeing a slight trend of some agents and brokers not believing IDX is vital. With the continued rise of mobile, will the next trend be the demise of agent and/or brokerage websites?Before you go blast me for making such a ludicrous statement – I’ll put the caveat in that I think we are still several years away from seeing this trend truly surface…
Understanding Your Mortgage Disclosures
– zillowblog.com
The volume of paperwork that goes into a new mortgage loan, even a refinance of an existing loan, can seem overwhelming. The federal government requires a lender to provide a number of important disclosures to any new loan applicant within 72 hours of signing a loan application, as well as during and after the loan application and funding process…Why the Concept of Being a Real Estate Bird Dog is a Scam…
– biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/
That’s right. I said it. S-C-A-M.
If you are unaware of what a bird dog actually is, here is a definition I found from Investopedia.com:
A real estate investing term that refers to someone who spends their time trying to locate properties with substantial investment potential. Usually, the intent is to find properties that are distressed and selling at a discount that can be repaired or remodeled and sold for a sizable profit…