Carlos Garcia's Blog Posts

Additional increases throughout the year could push mortgage rates as high as 5 percent by year's endBy: Jotham SederstromIn a widely anticipated move, newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman

I always get the question. Should I speak to a lender before looking at homes?In most scenarios, it makes sense for home buyers to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you start

Bitcoin or Real Estate: Which is the Better Investment?by Paul Moore | BiggerPockets.comAre you jealous that you’ve missed out on bitcoin so far? Thinking about jumping in?There’s

NEVER MAKE THESE 7 REPAIR REQUESTSMost buyers and sellers understand that buying and selling a home requires negotiation. You give a little here, and they concede a bit there. As a buyer don't

Can I sell my Austin house in foreclosure?June 11, 2017By cothbDo you have an Austin TX house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the TX foreclosure

19 Current Home Building & Design TrendsNow I know everyone loves to be up on the current trends. Here are ones that home owners will love in 2017Floor-to-ceiling steel windows and doorsWhite&

Well the first one is done and there are a multitude of valuable lesson's learned, most can't be sum'd up in a blog. But the 3 most important lessons follow; I should preface this be letting

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Take a look at these! http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/holidays/americas-scariest-homes-real-life-haunted-houses

In the spirit of Halloween, I'd like to tell you about my most recent contractor nightmare. Let me preface this by saying I'm not upset at the contractor, but I am a little disappointment in my

Some good advise here! Advise;

Hello Everyone , So I am now 7 weeks into my first flip and it has been a ride thus far. Kitchen cabinets are in thankfully! I ordered them on the 4th of this month and purchased solely for the

here are some helpful tips I have followed. http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/kitchen/diy-money-saving-kitchen-remodeling

Now let me start off by letting you know that this would be much more entertaining if I had a film crew following me and we could stage out problem scenes right before we cut to

So as my home flipping adventure begins I am beyond nervous! Overthinking ever single detail, from design, to financing, to marketing, to success and fear of failure. The property is in a great

Believe it or not it's been over 20 years since Richard Linklater released his now iconic cult classicDazed And Confused. The coming of age story saw high school kids in 1976 dealing with their teen

DONT HAVE YOUR AGENT POST PICTURES LIKE THESE! Bizarre color schemes, filthy bathrooms and someone sleeping in a messy bedroom are just some of the unbelievably bad pictures posted by estate

Texas-born Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey is returning to his alma mater in the fall, but this time he'll be teaching his own class. The University of Texas at Austin announced

With its yellow smiley face touting "rollbacks" and various savings-focused slogans, Walmart has become a household name known for low prices. Competitors are hot on its tail, however, especially

Getting a mortgage is a daunting prospect, which explains why so many people seem eager to pat your hand and say, “Let me give you a little advice.” Sure, those pearls of wisdom may

78739 is home to some of the most established neighborhoods in Austin. Most notably Circle C and Shady Hollow. To see homes for sale in Southwest Austin click here.;

Since 2008 homes in Kyle have increased almost 4% per year.Q: Why isn't anything shown before '08?A: I made the choice not to include any foreclosures, 06-08 the vast majority of sales

All you smarty pants can commence bragging, because Austin has been named one of the most educated cities in America. Personal finance website ValuePenguin looked at key metrics

Over the last 10 years Buda's home values have done this...For current Buda Listings click

Here is a list of great bars in South AustinSouth400 Rabbits– attached to the Slaughter Alamo Drafthouse this Tequila-themed bar serves up an impressive selection of craft beer.Mon-Thu 4pm –

Every once and a while its fun to just get away and enjoy some music or some live entertainment. Here's a list of events coming up in April. Monster Jam 2016- Frank Erwin Center - April 23 - 7