Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Here's What's Been Happening In Georgetown
Part of being a committed and effective Georgetown realtor is staying involved on what's going on in Georgetown Here is a brief review of the Georgetown town meeting incase you missed it!
The city website redesign will be up by spring. This year, due to popular demand, the Poppy festival will be opening one day early, on Friday night April 23/25/26. The events are free and you can bring your own chair or reserve a table near the front.
The city has been experimenting with solar powered trash compactors and recycling compactors which hold 150 gallons of trash - they work so well they have invested in a few more and we should start to see them around town. Currently they are only at the playscape.
Historical documentation of the Meridian Highway is under way (Austin avenue), you can visit the cities website to discover how to submit pictures and other documentation concerning this road.
Interested in rehabilitating a historic build. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
181 HICKORY LANE GEORGETOWN TX
181 Hickory Lane is a sun-drenched and completely refurbished Georgetown home located in the highly desirable Georgetown Village community. If you're looking for a piece of Georgetown real estate that incorporates the best aspects of modern community life, look no further: pocket parks and the pool are just a bike ride away. (As is Village Elementary.) This lovely four bedroom, two bathroom home is being listed at $225,000 and will not last long in this Georgetown market.
A MODERN, SUN-FILLED GEORGETOWN HOME IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD
181 Hickory lane has been completely renovated, with all new flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, new lighting and plumbing fixtures and fresh paint. It is served by the terrific Georgetown ISD: nearby Village Elementary, Douglas Benold Middle School and Georgetown High School. This Georgetown home features an attached two-car garage, a formal dining room, a fireplace in the family room, a . ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Be Aware of How New Regulations Will Affect Georgetown Real Estate
Today’s guest industry blogger is Karan Knippa of Gracy Title. Gracy Title is one of our most trusted partners at the Russ Phillips Team; they are just as invested in our real estate clients as we are--and that's saying a lot! Often 'behind the scenes' of the real estate transaction, title companies represent a vast wealth of transactional knowledge that real estate agents and their clients benefit from greatly.
A lot of people have started talking about the new federal law which will change the home purchase/sale procedure this coming fall. Karan explains below.
There is a new federal law that goes into effect on August 1, 2015. The law will be focused on protecting the consumer and giving them opportunities to 1) understand the fees that they are paying in a financial transaction, 2) shop lenders without confusion and 3) ultimately understand the terms of the mortgages before the day of cl. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
705 CHAMPIONS DRIVE GEORGETOWN TX
705 Champions Drive is a beautiful new Georgetown home on the market--it's a three bedroom, three bathroom former model home built by the acclaimed Jimmy Jacobs located in the prestigious Reserve at Berry Creek. As you can see from the pictures below, it has a nuanced and well-landscaped front yard with live oaks that situates the house perfectly in its Hill Country setting. The interior of the home is fully and meticulously appointed--including hickory built-in shelves, an executive study and a dedicated theatre. It is served by Raye McCoy Elementary School, Charles A Forbes Middle School and Georgetown High School. This property is being listed for $575,000.
LUXURY LIVING IN GEORGETOWN
This house is built for relaxed, refined Central Texas living. The pictures reveal some of the luxurious touches and I encourage you to take the virtual tour as well. Let me just list off a few of the features: masonry wall on all four sides of t. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Here's Some Good Advice On Selling Your Home
What can I do to sell my house faster?
An assumption that many people make is that if you sell your home quickly, it was priced too low. Quite the opposite is true. An OVERWHELMING percentage of buyers begin their search online and continue to watch the internet closely. Because this is true, buyers enter the market with more information (and misinformation) than at any time in history. What you need is a system that delivers your home to where buyers are really looking AND a method to present your home's value in the most favorable light. Our team has proven methods to accomplish both, and after understanding your timing and your needs, we'll price according to your goals.
What home improvements will yield the highest return when I have my home appraised?
The National Association of Realtors has conducted a study that concluded that improvements in the kitchen and master bath are the only ones where you might break even if the re ...
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