The Austin Outdoor Living Tour is June 1st! Mark your calendars to get some great ideas for your summer projects from homes by some of the city’s best Architects, Designers, & Builders. See more info and purchase tickets at: http://outdoorlivingtouraustin.com/submit-a-home/

Via PropertyMinder We are in the Year of the Snake, but for the real estate professional, it is the Year of Low Inventory. The current housing inventory is at its lowest point in 13 years. The median time a property stays on the market is at a record low. This, coupled with a low hous

AOL has picked 5 fabulous properties that they feel might be a choice of Jay Gatsby.  Take a look here and decide for yourself.  Which home do you think he’d prefer?

The Home Builder’s Association of Greater Austin is hosting a huge tour of homes this weekend.  It’s a great opportunity to see the latest styles of homes by Austin’s builders and to see whats available if you’re looking.  Wristbands are only $5 and they will g

Investors vs. Occupants in the Housing Recovery By CATHERINE RAMPELLCATHERINE RAMPELL Dollars to doughnuts.One of the big questions about the sustainability of the housing recovery is whether it’s being driven by owner-occupants — the people who live in the houses they buy — or specul

Washing Machine Rebate Coming to an End by the Public Information Office Save water by upgrading to a new efficient washing machine. To be eligible for the water rebate, you must receive water from Austin Water or an eligible water provider. Purchase and install a qualifying washing m

Get the Most Out of Your Irrigation System by Jacob Johnson, Conservation Program Specialist It’s been a dry winter and now that spring is upon us, you may be eager to rev up your irrigation system to aid in your plants’ post winter growth. Here are a few tips to help your conservatio

New Rates in Effect in February by the Public Information Office Last September, the Austin City Council approved a 5% system average water rate increase and updated rate structure. These new rates are reflected on February 2013 water bills. The Council directed the City Manager to cr

Don’t Miss the Deadline for the Spring Landscape Rebate by the Water Conservation Staff If you’re tired of watering and mowing your lawn, it may be time to consider a landscape makeover. Austin Water has revamped our popular WaterWise Landscape rebate which offers cash bac

WASHINGTON February 27, 2013 – Pending home sales rose in January, and have been above year-ago levels for the past 21 months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. There were healthy monthly gains in all regions but the West, which is constrained by limited invent