23rd November 2009
Jennifer and Tony Latto, and their two girls, have a 1970’s vintage home in a very nice neighborhood of Austin. Jennifer, who is a registered architect and interior designer, has made some interesting updates to their home.
Roselind:
Jennifer, fi...
06th November 2009
The main living area is the central core space in your home. It is both public and private – a space that you share with family members and with guests. From the main living room, one should be able to connect easily with dining areas, kitchen, and ha...
29th October 2009
Are you planning a remodel? Give some thought to the original style and finishes in your home before you begin. An appreciation for its stylistic roots will help you create a home that has an enduring style, and will be more valuable to buyers if you de...
28th October 2009
Are you planning a remodel? Give some thought to the original style and finishes in your home before you begin. An appreciation for its stylistic roots will help you create a home that has an enduring style, and will be more valuable to buyers if you de...
09th March 2009
We are all familiar with festoon lighting - strings of lights used around the holidays. They illuminate open air venues, like circuses, and restaurant patios and gatherings under tents. They are low cost, and practical.
Strings of lights came to mi...
02nd March 2009
In the city of Austin a new energy ordinance will require that homeowners have an energy efficiency audit done prior to selling their home. The audit report must be disclosed to the buyer of their home. Energy audit and disclosure will become a part of ...
18th February 2009
Screened porches bring you in touch with the natural world. They are outdoor rooms, yet, they are sheltered and safe from the elements. If you are planning a green home, screened porches will fit in perfectly.
In our building project shown here ( ...
03rd February 2009
We recently built a contemporary farmhouse style home. There was no lawn sod or sprinkler system for extra water. Deer are rampant in the neighborhood, so the landscaping choices are limited. We have dry periods too. Lady Bird Johnson once said - I li...
05th January 2009
A decade ago subprime mortgages were an alternative for borrowers who did not fit standard guidelines. Maybe they just started a new business or had some past credit problems. These borrowers paid a high interest rate or put more money down to compensat...
22nd September 2008
In a slower real estate market, sellers cannot afford to ignore any part of the marketing process. Price, preparation, and presentation must be excellent in order to attract a buyer. The price must be set realistically. Preparation should include fresh...
19th September 2008
Condominium is a form of ownership of real estate. In this type of ownership the owner has individual title to the air space inside the unit, plus an undivided interest in the buildings and land.
Condominium ownership is guided by a set of declarati...
16th September 2008
Drywall texture is a compound that is rolled, sprayed, or troweled onto the sheetrock after the taping and floating of joints is complete. It is the same material as the joint compound, but thinned down with water and applied to the wall surface. There ...
05th September 2008
The material that covers your kitchen counters is one of the most visible and memorable features in your home. It helps to establish the design, color theme, and level of finish out. Today there are new choices in countertops, and old ones are making a co...
27th March 2008
About five years ago we worked with some clients coming to Austin, Texas, from California. I was a little shocked by their choice of mortgage - a 100%, interest-only loan. At the risk of sounding a little backwater, I asked them, “Why would you not wa...
14th March 2008
My clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning
On a Wednesday...
