Canyon Creek is a real estate development located in Travis County with a rural, family-friendly environment that is just a short drive away from the conveniences and excitement of city life. There are numerous shopping, dining, and activity opportunities in the area. Canyon Creek is a wonderful neighborhood and surrounding area for individuals or families with a wide variety of interests. Canyon Creek is located in Northwest Austin and is bordered on the west side by Ranch Road 620 and on th... Read Full Post

San Francisco is known for its victorian architectural landscape just as much as it is known for its steep roads. But what has encapsulated the victorian home in the minds of every American, is its staring role in the popular 90s comedy Full House. Lets take a stroll in the nostalgic part of TV memories past to reveal how a real “full house” family could live. Broderick StreetOn Broderick street lies a pink San Francisco victorian home with old world charm. High ceilings add abundant dept... Read Full Post

In Manhattan Beach, real estate activity is consistently improving with 16 properties sold this week. The top seller occurred in the Beach Sand district at 320 32nd Street, which sold in 95 days and closed at a price of $3,100,000. The busiest areas were Beach Sand and Beach Tree each posting 5 sales with average closing prices of $2,223,424 and $1,597,800, respectively speaking. In addition, 12 new HOT listings hit the market! For additional information on the Manhattan Beach real estate mar... Read Full Post

Green issues of energy use and pollution have become increasingly well understood in recent years, and as a result, more and more concerned people wish to minimize the impact they have on the planet. Fortunately for pool owners aiming togo green', there are number of easy tips you can use to reduce your pool's energy and water usage and minimize chemical pollution. Here are five environmentally conscious ways to keep your pool water in top condition: 1) Choose An Efficient Heating System The ... Read Full Post

The Mira Mesa Real Estate market has been booming because of the low interest rates and low inventory of homes for sale. So in this blog post, I will show you the current statistics for Mira Mesa. And at the bottom, I will post a link from a blog post I did in 2007 so you can compare. As of May 21, 2013: For Detached Homes # of Detached homes FOR SALE: 6 Average asking price: $416,541 Average Square footage of the home: 1,323 Average Days on the market: 20 # of Detached homes PENDING: 54 Aver... Read Full Post

May 2013 Market Update: As we head towards summer, the Big Bear real estate market is heating up. Watching the market like I do, I have been surprised recently by the number of new homes coming to market, many with very optimistic list prices, which are selling in a matter of days. Demand and excitement in Big Bear’s real estate market is strong and growing stronger. It seems that yesterday’s market is history and the “new” market is here now, with momentum building into summer. Howev... Read Full Post

As a result of the housing market crash, banks have made it more difficult to get a mortgage. With the housing market coming back, more and more people are interested in buying homes again. With that, comes the scams though. Here are three ways to avoid getting caught up in a mortgage scam. Avoid upfront costs- Most of the time, it's illegal for a lender to ask for money before you have signed anything. If a lender is asking you for money upfront, chances are it is a scam. If you are finding ... Read Full Post