If there is one Central Texas town that has grown significantly in the last 10 years, it would be Georgetown. The Williamson County seat is a picture-perfect small town, with its town square surrounding the historic courthouse. The town was founded in 1848, the same year Williamson County was established. The charming Victorian style limestone [...]
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The Town of Georgetown in Texas
Jul. 20th, 2010
The Town of Wimberley
Jul. 20th, 2010
Head west, between Austin and San Marcos, across the seemingly endless Texas Hill Country vistas dotted by quaint towns and you will find the old mill town of Wimberley. The town was first settled in the 1840s, after Texas became a state. Mills powered by Cypress Creek kept the town growing, and changing names, for [...]
When to Buy a Home
Jul. 16th, 2010
Many couples go through financial problems, especially when it comes to making decisions on big purchases. One of these big decisions includes when to buy a home and how much money to spend on one. This decision can be a hard one. Couples may want to live in a place as nice as their parents’ [...]
Fractional Ownership – The Latest Trend in Vacation Rental Properties
Jul. 13th, 2010
Owning a vacation home in the tropical paradise of Maui might seem out of reach for some, but one of the hottest trends in Maui real estate is fractional ownership of property. A step-up from the concept of timeshares, this burgeoning business allows investors to own high-value accommodations for a fraction of the usual price. [...]
Free Great Mortgage Tips In Canada
Jul. 13th, 2010
A mortgage broker will be able to give advice to an individual or family wanting to purchase a house in Canada. Another person who would give free great mortgage tips in Canada would be a mortgage agent. People who either live in Canada and want to purchase a new home or people who are planning [...]
How to Spot a Real Estate Scam a Mile Away
Jul. 9th, 2010
This article is about how to spot real estate scams. It suggests particular scams to avoid, and how to help others avoid falling prey to the same ones. Real estate can be a great industry to get involved in to make money. However, there are many scams out there in the real estate business which [...]
The Facts About The Mortgage Market In Canada For Prospective Homeowners
Jul. 8th, 2010
The facts about the mortgage market in Canada is that in the last forty years, it has undergone substantial changes. Depository institutions account for the majority of the market holding 69 percent of outstanding Canadian residential mortgage debt by the end of-2007. By the end of 2008, CAD 566 billion or 62 percent of the [...]
Defending Variable Rate Loans
Jul. 8th, 2010
I come to the defense of variable loans because no one placed a gun to the head of these home buyers. The risk associated with subprime and variable interest loan are the reason for the Housing Crisis which started in 2005-2007. Variable rates were never intended for long term home purchases, but more for developers [...]
What Are The Top Places To Live In Canada And Why?
Jul. 7th, 2010
Canada is a vast country with some great cities and towns and wildernesses. There are many lovely places to live but which are the top places to live in Canada and why? It depends of course on what you like and whether you like to live in cities or the countryside. Most people want to [...]
Great Mortgage Tips In Canada
Jul. 6th, 2010
When purchasing a house in Canada, there are a lot of people who are going to try to give a new homeowner advice. However, it is a good idea to listen to what a mortgage broker has to say when it comes to interest rates and what type of payment is best for a family. [...]