Mike Elliott's (maxwellmc) Blog

Thanks to Jimmy Buffett for writing that classic line.  What's that sound you're not hearing?  The lack of a warble out of your phone may be signaling the Austin market is changing.  It was a week ago today that ABOR (Austin Board of Realtors) released numbers indicating that home sales FELL 6% i...

The MLS is an amazing tool that I can't imagine doing without in order to conduct business.  With just a few keystrokes, it will let me search for homes and land that otherwise I'd never find on my own.  It would be hard to argue that the MLS isn't an indispensable tool.So, you're thinking "How c...

There is a lot of debate about Single Property Sites (SPS) and their usefulness in this business.  My personal feeling is that they are an invaluable tool to help you get more listings and get those listings sold, especially if you have a home that is somewhat out of the mainstream.First, a Singl...

Maxwell McDaniel | Keller Williams - Austin A Plus Homes | 236-0223 14514 Deaf Smith Blvd., Austin, TX Meticulously cared for home w/ new carpet and paint (July '07). High ceilings, architectural arches & open floor plan. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $119,900 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage ...

Okay, here is a question for all you agents and mortgage people out there.  I've got limited experience with condo sales.  I have  a seller who has listed their unit with me and we have a contract on it.  The buyer (another agent/investor) is telling me that they are having trouble obtaining fina...

Maxwell McDaniel | Keller Williams Realty | 512-236-0223 4404 Companeros Way, Austin, TX Walk to Bowie HS from this Sendero home! 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $225,000 Year Built 1999 Sq Footage 2,023 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,325 sqf...

Maxwell McDaniel | Keller Williams Realty | 512-236-0223 1600 Larkwood, Austin, TX Fantastic remodel with vintage feel! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $275,000 Year Built 1956 Sq Footage 1,419 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,030 sqft HOA/Mai...

I just heard that there is going to be a Home Depot at Mueller.  The local retail component of Mueller is still being cooked, but I hope we can get a smaller local hardware store in there.  Austin is home to a great local store called Breed and Company.  I think they would be an excellent additio...

Fantastic Remodel For Sale $469,000Location: Cherrywood / French PlaceIncredible gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, open floorplan. Huge backyard with giant trees. Walk to the hippest restaurants, near Mueller redevelopment, UT, downtown. This one has it ALL!! Just steps from the proposed Manor Rd str...