Head west, between Austin and San Marcos, across the seemingly endless Texas Hill Country vistas dotted by quaint towns and you will find the old mill town of Wimberley. The town was first settled in the 1840s, after Texas became a state. Mills powered by Cypress Creek kept the town growing, and changing names, for [...]
Entries from July 2010
The Town of Wimberley
Jul. 20th, 2010
When to Buy a Home
Jul. 16th, 2010
Many couples go through financial problems, especially when it comes to making decisions on big purchases. One of these big decisions includes when to buy a home and how much money to spend on one. This decision can be a hard one. Couples may want to live in a place as nice as their parents’ [...]
Fractional Ownership – The Latest Trend in Vacation Rental Properties
Jul. 13th, 2010
Owning a vacation home in the tropical paradise of Maui might seem out of reach for some, but one of the hottest trends in Maui real estate is fractional ownership of property. A step-up from the concept of timeshares, this burgeoning business allows investors to own high-value accommodations for a fraction of the usual price. [...]
Free Great Mortgage Tips In Canada
Jul. 13th, 2010
A mortgage broker will be able to give advice to an individual or family wanting to purchase a house in Canada. Another person who would give free great mortgage tips in Canada would be a mortgage agent. People who either live in Canada and want to purchase a new home or people who are planning [...]
How to Spot a Real Estate Scam a Mile Away
Jul. 9th, 2010
This article is about how to spot real estate scams. It suggests particular scams to avoid, and how to help others avoid falling prey to the same ones. Real estate can be a great industry to get involved in to make money. However, there are many scams out there in the real estate business which [...]
The Facts About The Mortgage Market In Canada For Prospective Homeowners
Jul. 8th, 2010
The facts about the mortgage market in Canada is that in the last forty years, it has undergone substantial changes. Depository institutions account for the majority of the market holding 69 percent of outstanding Canadian residential mortgage debt by the end of-2007. By the end of 2008, CAD 566 billion or 62 percent of the [...]
Defending Variable Rate Loans
Jul. 8th, 2010
I come to the defense of variable loans because no one placed a gun to the head of these home buyers. The risk associated with subprime and variable interest loan are the reason for the Housing Crisis which started in 2005-2007. Variable rates were never intended for long term home purchases, but more for developers [...]
What Are The Top Places To Live In Canada And Why?
Jul. 7th, 2010
Canada is a vast country with some great cities and towns and wildernesses. There are many lovely places to live but which are the top places to live in Canada and why? It depends of course on what you like and whether you like to live in cities or the countryside. Most people want to [...]
Largest Financing Initiative in History for Texans Announced – Bond 77 Program
Jul. 7th, 2010
Serious cash is now available for qualified Texas buyers of Austin condos, Austin homes, and Austin investment property through this new financing initiative. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has recently announced the largest ever financing initiative for Texas homeowners in the history of the agency – TDCHA Bond 77. It secures [...]
How to Become a Famous Real Estate Agent
Jul. 6th, 2010
So, you have taken the classes and you have now become a real estate agent. Or, you already are a real estate agent. Now that you are, or already are, a real estate agent, how do you become a famous real estate agent? Before getting into the specifics of becoming famous, you need to sit [...]