PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BLOG

Mortgage insurance is a premium charged to the borrower which protects the lender should the homeowner default on their mortgage.   If you put down less than 20 percent when you purchased your home, you probably pay for mortgage insurance every month. For instance, a buyer with a credit score of 700, who makes a 5 perc...

In Austin, February is the month with some of the best weather of the year – and plenty to do to keep busy.  Here are some upcoming events for the month that locals might find interesting. Now Through Feb 14 - Hyde Park Theater Frontera Fest  A combination of off-beat theater delivering various works from ...

By now you've heard that Austin is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Below are some interesting facts about the area that contribute to the city's status as the fastest growing in the nation. • Rapid Population Growth: From 2006 to 2013 the Austin market has added 343,832 new residents. That avera...

The single biggest headache for investors of rental property are repair-related items. Depending on the condition and age of the investment home, these costs can add up quickly throughout the course of a year. Some property management companies estimate that an owner can expect to spend up to 15% of the rental value of the home on...

The winter is the slow season for Real Estate. Generally buyers are just initiating the home-buying process, and are considerably more “selective” due to the fact that they only recently started looking at rentals or sale homes and may not be ready to make a decision right away. Because of this, you need to find wa...

  If you’re thinking of buying, selling or renting a home in Austin, there has never been a better time than right now. The summer months bring a wave of flexibility to the market, which is attributable to the fact that the weather is warming and more importantly, public schools and universities are letting out for the se...

It’s not too late to participate in the fantastic community events celebrating Christmas & the Holidays around Austin! While many of you are nestling up for your winter naps, some of you might still be itching to take in the local scene before Santa Arrives. Here are a few family-friendly events sure to brighten your Holiday m...