Recent Articles from the Blog
Forget My Advice and Don’t Bake the Cookies!
For many years we Realtors have advised clients that the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy feelings for prospective buyers. So now it turns out that we were wrong. According to the Wall Street Journal, … [Read More...]
Who Will Benefit From Our Current Housing Market?
A quick look at our Austin area housing market is really just more of the same. But it actually is MORE of the same. The trend of the past several months has only become stronger. Cathy Coneway, the 2013 Chairman of the Austin Board of Realtors said this: … [Read More...]
19413 Stageline Trl – Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 7th from 2:00pm-4:00pm for an open house in Pflugerville, Texas. Beautiful Highland Homes Plan on Scenic Lot Large open family/kitchen/dining combo; Tile in all baths, kitchen, dining; Multiple windows in family overlook large backyard and … [Read More...]
New Front Door Colors and What They Say About You
Spring is upon us and most of us are already making a mental list of yard and home projects. As a Realtor I know that one of the projects that gives you the most return on your time and money is simply to update your front door. So, I've become an amateur "front … [Read More...]
Welcoming Lisa Salinas-Gruver to Texas Open Door
Dan and I first met Lisa Salinas-Gruver during our association with Coldwell Banker United. In 2006 and 2007, Lisa and I collaborated on a Buy-Up Program for Grand Haven homes and since we started Texas Open Door Realty in 2009, Lisa has stepped in and helped us on … [Read More...]
Tips To Help Get Ready For Spring and Summer
Here in Central Texas our seasons are pretty blurry but nevertheless now is the time to think about getting ready for the dog days of summer! Let’s look at some maintenance tips that can help your house look and function better. 1. Start on the outside: Walk … [Read More...]
Austin and Williamson County: What’s Going on In March
Here's a really good calendar listing all kinds of events going on in March- and it includes Williamson County. Don't forget that St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. Here's the Link: March Calendar … [Read More...]
