March 2010
First Time Buyer Tax Credit Deadline, Sellers Stay Positive, & Austin Absolute Realty Updates
Austin Absolute Realty wants to remind you that the First Time Home Buyer & Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer tax credit is coming to an end soon! According to the Austin Board of Realtors, January home sales were up 5% from January 2009, with 10% less homes on the market in the same time period. Buyers and Sellers in the Austin area are clearly benefiting from the tax credit and still making Austin stand out from the Nation's norm. It's a great time to invest in Austin-area property; agents of Austin Absolute Realty are ready to inform you of the value of home-ownership in Austin.
Attention
Sellers, we did it again. Woke up Friday morning, decided to put a house on the market, and by Monday night . . .
SOLD! Okay, so it's not that easy, but the ultimate path for a seemingly
graceful sale begins as long as 3 weeks (many are longer) before a home is put on the market. We expect our sellers to be attached to their home, or eager to sell, so combining
years of Austin real estate experience and buyers' perspectives, ultimately yields
realistic goal setting, planning, and hopefully that quick and effortless-appearing positive result every seller desires.
Austin Absolute Realty spends quality time with our sellers to prepare and guide them for the Austin area real estate market. 
Congratulations to Realtor
Carol Delgado for achieving such great success in less than 4 months of being an agent in Austin, TX. While being an active member of the Government Affairs Committee for the Austin Board of Realtors, Carol has additionally represented a Buyer, Seller, and a Landlord, with
3 successful closings under her belt! Nice job, Carol!
Congratulations are also extended to Ronnie Trevino for
representing Alamo Absolute Realty with our first
San Antonio Commercial listing. Ronnie's
prospecting allowed the owner to get a glimpse of the hard work, knowledge, and real estate pride that Austin Absolute Realty encourages in its Agents.
Austin Absolute Realty nurtures and supports strong and successful agents. Join the Austin Absolute Realty team today!
November 2009
First Time Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Supporting Education in Austin, & Austin Absolute Realty Updates
You're in the process of buying a home or considering buying a home, but are worried that the tax-credit will expire on you. As we all hoped, the $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit will likely be extended until April 2010. The tax credit extension brings a new development to current homeowners who own for at least 5 years, and can receive a $6500 credit to buy a new home. Austin Absolute Realty has a strong Agent-base to provide you more information on how you can take advantage of these opportunities.
The Austin real estate market has continued to defy national trends; and in September, ABOR reported signs of improvement from 2008 with the number of homes sold increasing by 6%. Austin Absolute Realty saw this impact to Austin and a need to expand our services and offerings. In October, we brought in Carol Delgado & Val Velasquez to assist our experienced agentsin tending to clients seeking high quality and attention in buying or selling their home. Carol L. Delgado specializes in resourcing, connecting, and relocating members of military and government. Val Velasquez has been in real estate business for over nine years with residential sales and property management as his primary focus. With our two new agent additions, Austin Absolute Realty can continue success in having a licensed Realtor to focus on our customers and growing market.
The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce works yearly to eliminate the Hispanic student achievement gap by providing resources to our community and partners to foster a globally competitive workforce. As an Ambassador to the GAHCC, Rodney Bustamante assisted in leveraging business resources to raise $17,000 at their annual Education Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament, opening the doors to opportunity for Hispanic students promoting a higher education.
Sellers are worried their homes will sit on the market while the economy struggles to revive itself. As mentioned before, the Austin market continues to defy national trends, and Austin Absolute Realty's meticulous attention to detail continues to keep our buyers and sellers satisfied. This rare Forest North Estates property was sold in October by Austin Absolute realty in just 3 days! Properties like this do not come on the market often, and as your exclusive real estate agent, it is our responsibility to make sure your home stands out!
August 2009
First Time Buyers, Austin Absolute Realty Updates, & Avoiding Foreclosure
Now is a great time to buy a home in Texas;and if you have not owned a home in the past three years, you may qualify for the Texas Mortgage Program. Qualified buyers are eligible for a tax credit of up to $2,000 per year for the life of their mortgage loan. For an additional bonus, those who purchase the home before December 1st, can combine these savings with the one-time Federal Tax Credit of up to $8,000. Veterans can also take advantage of the Texas Veteran's Mortgage Program to waive first time homebuyer requirements for qualified veterans. Call Austin Absolute Realty and we will get you in the right hands for your mortgage pre-qualification.
Austin Absolute Realty is reminding our neighbors, family, and friends to partner with us to ensure all possible avenues to foreclosure-avoidance have been explored. The earlier you can engage ourRealtors, the less weight on your shoulders.
Rodney Bustamante, Broker & Owner of Austin Absolute Realty can be reached at 512-535-1134.
May2009
$8,000 Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers and Austin Absolute Realty Updates
Now is the time to buy and Austin Absolute Realty can help you! In February of 2009, President Obama signed theAmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Actoffering ten key provisions to first time home buyers. According to Realtor.org, "The bill provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009." As always, we encourage you to inquire and ask questions to a real estate professional. This is your money, should you buy a home before the first of December. In addition, this credit does not require repayment and any credit that remains unused is refunded as a check to the buyer. Do you qualify?
In March, Austin Absolute Realty started our marketing campaign in Mexico to target International relocations to the San Antonio and Central Texas areas. The results have been amazing and are progressing each day. We look forward to refining and strengthening our new niche.
In Apriland May, Austin Absolute Realty has been busy selectively recruiting and hiring top recommendedAgents. We would like to welcomeRobert Guerra, Angelica Rios, and Tim Turner.Each individual will be a valuable asset to our family and to the real estate community.
Congratulations to Rodney Bustamante, Broker of Austin Absolute Realty, for his prominence in the real estate community and recognition from the Austin Board of Realtors.
February 2009
SOLD for 98% Asking Price!
We are off to a great start for 2009. Not even two months into the New Year and two of our featured homes went under contract within 28 days of listing; BOTH at 98% of our sellers asking price! Who said it couldn't be done?!
Marketed by Austin Absolute Realty and renovated by ATX Builders, 12008 Cherrie Drive was listed for $249,000 in sought after Gracey Woods subdivision. ATX Builders was presented an offer for 97% of their asking price within 28 days!
Eager sellers, ready to transition their growing family from the established neighborhood of Hillcrest, were asking $189,900 for their beautifullymaintained home. Within 7 days, and 14 showings, their lovely South Austin home was under contractfor 98% of their asking price.
As we've said before, doing extras like home staging, clean landscaping and aggressive sales pricing is what buyers desire.
The Austin Real Estate market is still one of the best in the Nation. Rates are low and there is plenty of good deals to be found!
January 2009
This year, our Nation will hope to overcome many economic challenges with growing unemployment, and increase in foreclosures. Austin Absolute Realty has a team of experts to help you if you are going through any of these challenges. While this is also a great opportunity for buyers to take advantage of thelow interest rates, or take the weight off of distressed sellers, Austin Absolute Realty can bring buyers and sellers together to face those challenges where you can benefit together, protecting both transactions.
Join Austin Absolute Realty on Facebookand keep up with our latest offers, news,and reviews. Take a few moments to get to know our agents and our Broker for any questions that you may have. We are always happy to help and guide you in the direction where you can rise above and benefit from the Nation's economic challenges.
Please call us at 512-535-1134 or stop into our offices at 1005 West 41st St, ste 200. In San Antonio, please contact us at 210-858-5605.
For those of you who bought a home in 2008, be sure to file your Homestead Exemption. Do not pay for solicitors to do it - This is FREE.
Williamson County Exemption Form | Travis County Exemption Form | Bexar County Exemption Form
December 2008
Austin Absolute Realty has accomplished much this year, despite US economics and real estate downfalls in many States.We have much to be thankful for.
InSeptember we responded to a Request for Proposal for Texas' General Land Office and were awarded one of 9 contracts in the State with exclusive rights to list real estate owned by the State of Texas. We are the only small company awarded among Commercial real estate giants! This is a great start to the New Year and brings Austin Absolute Realty to the front of many larger Commercial Real Estate Brokerages.This is a great opportunity for AAR and our agents!
In January, ABOR is featuring Austin Absolute Realty on their main page. Watch out, Austin!!
Happy Holiday's to all, and all the best to a successful 2009.
September 2008
13500 Briar Hollow Dr: SOLD in 29 Days!
Marketed by Austin Absolute Realty in Northwest Austin, this property was the highest priced home ever sold in Forest North Estates. In the current market, doing extras like home staging, clean landscaping and an aggressive sales price is what buyers are looking for.
The Austin Real Estate market is still one of the best in the Nation. Rates are low and there is plenty of good deals to be found!
From the Austin Business Journal:
"While Austin area builders are battling a weak housing market, it is important to recognize that this region remains in much better shape than most other areas of the United States."
August 2008
Austin Absolute Realty has opened its doors to San Antonio, hiring Ronnie Trevino to manage Alamo Absolute Realty. We are delighted to expand our services to the growing real estate community of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Trevino focuses on relocating residential and commercial clients from international locations to the Alamo area.
Congratulations, Austin Absolute Realty! Welcome to San Antonio! For more information on becoming a member of the Alamo Absolute Realty team, or to relocate to San Antonio, please call 210-858-5605.
July 2008
Austin Absolute Realty has been recognized by the State of Texas as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). Austin Absolute Realty is 1 of 15 in the Austin Metro Area.
As a minority or woman-owned business, only certified HUBs are listed in the online Texas HUB Directory. For purchases of $5,000 or less, state entities can directly contact a business to buy goods and services. More than $41 million of these small-dollar purchases were made in 2007.
The Texas HUB Directory is also searched by vendors looking for certified HUBs to include in their subcontracting plans for projects of $100,000 or more. "We are pleased to hold this certificate and we look forward to continued success." states Rodney Bustamante, founder of Austin Absolute Realty.
This is great for us since The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce will ink an agreement next week with state agencies and universities that could lead to as much as $100 billion in procurement opportunities for Texas Hispanic-owned businesses in the years ahead.
Rodney Bustamante is a HUD Foreclosure Registered Broker, an Ambassador for Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Government Affairs Committee with Austin Board of Realtors.
