Real Estate Blog
Eric 
When it comes to building a Tiny House, several different construction methods can be used. There is the traditional method with wood studs. Some use modern SIPs. Today let’s talk about steel frame tiny house construction. Steel is a great material to use for the framing of your Tiny House. Not only is it much … Read more
If you are like me, you are absolutely intrigued with the tiny house movement. There are so many TV shows and YouTube channels with people living the dream. Plus there’s the cost. It is only a fraction of what a traditional home costs. The most affordable way to get started is to simply buy a … Read more
If you are trying to figure out what you need but feeling overwhelmed with what you should and shouldn’t have, don’t worry! I’ve got a free downloadable AirBnB Furniture Checklist you can use today! This is a great checklist for anyone who wants to rent out their house (or just a room), as it includes … Read more
You might be wondering if your neighbor has the right to access your property without your permission and if they do, when does it become their property instead of yours? Understanding the difference between prescriptive easement vs adverse possession can be tricky. It is important to understand that the landowner does not get a Prescriptive … Read more
It seems like everyone wants a piece of Austin. If you are wanting to learn how to buy a short-term rental in Austin you have come to the right place! Learn all about how to find a place, what rules you must follow (and where), and how to get up and running quickly. Folks hear … Read more
For the last decade (or two) Austin has been in the news as a cool place to live. It’s been at the top of lists and people have been coming here to visit and see what is causing all the hyple. If you are looking for a property to use as a vacation rental house … Read more
30 day or less rentals are proving to be a very profitable way to invest in real estate, especially in Central Texas. Here are some short term rental alternatives in neighboring cities that are good choices. Keeping track of all the different ordinances and restrictions can be challenging, so I’ve created this easy-to-use table with … Read more
Buying a house to use as an STR in ATX can be an amazing investment. Renting a place out for a few days at a time instead of a long term can have amazing returns, even with all the additional costs. Let’s figure out how to find a short term rental in Austin, and how … Read more
Renting your house out on Homeaway or AirBnB can be a great way to make some extra money. Understanding Short Term Rentals in Austin is essential for success. There are three categories of STRs in Austin this article will explain. You will also learn what is required to apply for and keep your rental license … Read more
You have come to the right place! With these simple steps, YOU can gain financial freedom and learn how to live Mortgage Free. If you were like me, you had monthly payments for your house that were between 25-45% of your income. I was paying $2,243 per month! Imagine if all that went into your … Read more
When valuing a property, lots of different factors need to be considered. How can two homes which are perhaps next door to each other and seem so very similar, vary widely in the price? One way to determine this is using substitution in Real Estate appraisals. The principle of substitution is that the value of … Read more
There are actually two terms that get confused frequently. Assemblage and Plottage. They are two real estate definitions that are commonly mixed up. Plottage is the increased value that is obtained when two or more parcels are assembled together. The process of joining adjacent independent plots is called Assemblage. In real estate, it is very … Read more
So you have picked out a Real Estate agent. They helped you either sell your house or showed you a bunch of places. Now you are under contract. Suddenly there are all these other people involved like the Title Company vs Escrow. Don’t worry. It’s all part of the process. We are here to help … Read more
I’m all about organization – labels, reusable containers, and keeping things neat and tidy. Often you might hear about a binder when you are a home buyer? What is a Binder in Real Estate? Do you need to make one for organization? Actually, the real answer is very different than you think! Real Estate Transactions … Read more
Did you know there are over 500 MLS listing service organizations in America? That means there are a lot of different terms that can be used when houses get listed. CTG status means Contingent – that the house has accepted a contract but there are some Contingencies or parts of the contract that must be … Read more
As you enter the final days of Escrow, your settlement agent will provide you with disclosures to review before closing. This is the time when all the numbers finally come together for both the buyers and the sellers. Here we will Learn the Alta Settlement Statement vs HUD Differences, and why neither is required. Over … Read more
Did you know there are over 580 different Multiple Listing Systems (MLS) in America? And each of them has its own database and set of rules. There is no standard. As a prospective buyer, this can be confusing, so it is important to understand the MLS rules in the area you are looking for. One … Read more
Although it might seem like a part of a music song, a straight note is a form of a promissory note. But exactly what type of loan is it? Straight notes are a type of mortgage note where you make interest-only payments for a short time, and then the entire principle is due. There are … Read more
During a real estate transaction, the final step is when you meet with a settlement agent to close the transaction. Of course, there is a lot more that happens during escrow, and depending on what state you live in you will either have a real estate lawyer as your closing attorney or a title company … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the term GF number means in a real estate transaction? GF stands for Guarantee File and is the working file number in a real estate transaction. It is commonly used by Title, Escrow, and Lenders to make sure everyone is working on the same file. In some states, it is on the … Read more