HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT HOW THE AUSTIN AREA IS LEADING THE NATION IN JOBS AND RECOVERY??
* Brookings Institute rates Austin as "Highest Ranked Recovery"
* Newsweek's "Top 10 Recovery Cities"
* CNN Money "Recession Proof City"
* Austin is Kiplinger's "#1 City of the Next Decade!"
* CBS News reports that "Austin has weathered the recession better than any other place in the country and now leads the nation in job growth." See for yourself! Just CLICK HERE.
With all this, along with the friendliest population, fantastic BBQ, and great, easy lifestyle...why would you live anywhere else?
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First Time Buyers >A Realistic Evaluation
Your real estate agent's job is to find you the perfect home, in the right location, with all the amenities you want--and at the right price. It is the home inspector's job to find any skeletons in the closet -- or in the plumbing, wiring, roof, basement and beams.
The inspector won't pass or fail a home based on what he or she finds, but will go over the house thoroughly to help you understand the condition of the property you are buying. If there are any serious problems, your inspector can give you a realistic idea of how much the repairs will cost. If there are material defects that were not reflected in the asking price, you will have the opportunity to re-open negotiations with your sellers before you commit to the purchase. A good inspector will also explain the operation of the basic emergency systems such as the main water cut off valve and the circuit breaker box, and will go over items that will need routine maintenance.
If you are buying a house, we recommend that you make a professional home inspector part of your home purchase team.
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What is encroachment, and how might it affect a property owner?
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Encroachment, refers to the unauthorized intrusion of a building or improvement onto another person's property; it often requires a surveyor's report to support the claim. |
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