Round Rock Real Estate Blog

Contrary to most of the fodder that we all hear on the national media, I think we all know that in many markets, now is a GREAT TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE!  The challenge that we face is the "un-brainwashing" process that we need to follow with the buyers!  I wanted to offer a few techniques that I ...

After hearing my minister's sermon this morning, I realized how much his message mirrors the way we serve others in the real estate business and I decided that I would share this with you as a model for our mission as real estate service professionals. God brings us into our client's lives at wha...

Millions of homeowners were required to get private mortgage insurance (PMI) at the time they purchased their homes, due to having made down payments of less than 20 percent. The monthly mortgage payment includes as much as $150 that represents the PMI premium. You can get so accustomed to making...

Last May i was diagnosed with the onset of Type II Diabetes after being on Zocor and numerous blood pressure and heart regulation meds at 48 years old.  The truth is that my diet was a disaster and I hadn't exercised in I don't know how long.  Add to that the pressures of the real estate business...

To all:Don't know about you, but I really think that Gov. Perry's tax reduction package from 2006 has really helped our market in the past year.  Any comments from any other pro's out there?Thanks in Advance for Your Responses!Steve HomerKeller Williams RealtyRound Rock, TX - The 8th fastest grow...

To all my Active Rain Christian Music friends:If you love great Christian music, this group recently presented concerts at my church here in Round Rock, TX and they so blessed me that I thought I would share their ministry with you.  The name of the group is Testify and they are from West Monroe,...

On second thought, I think I'll BLOG all day instead -Hehehe - Made ya look!  I have been on ActiveRain a total of two weeks now and I am getting it really quick.  Best of all I love it!  I have a good amount of experience and knowledge to share, but enjoy so much the interaction with the wisdom ...

To All:I discovered ACTIVE RAIN just a few weeks ago, but it is having strange effects on me.  Black bags under my eyes, sleepless nights, and a general irritability when I am not typing madly at my computer.  Can anyone tell me if this is temporary or will it just get worse?Signed,Sleepless in R...

Having been in real estate investing for over 30 years and in the real estate sales and management business now for 6 years, I have learned a few things.  For one, like any other business, real estate is cyclical in nature and like Texas weather, if you don't like it today, stick around it will c...

Hi all:Was just doing some research on my local markets this morning and the thought occurred to me that I would like to know what the market conditions are like in other areas of the country.  I think we all know that our business forces us to be the local economists of choice for our clients, a...