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April 25, 2007

Austin: A Town on the Move

Austin Homes Still Growing

Austin, Texas - Though most of the nation is experiencing a downturn in the housing market - the one-time small capital of Texas has been experiencing growth near double digits the last few years and 2007 doesn't seem to any different. Austin Real Estate seems to continue to buck the trend of decling home sales that is sweeping the nation, aided by a robust technology sector and affordability - Austin has only 3.2 months of unsold inventory - making it one of the tightest markets in the country.

With over 715,000 residents within the city limits, Austin is now 50% bigger than Atlanta and sits as the 16th largest city in the country.

The low tax structure and pro-business climate makes Austin a premier destination for corporate relocation for firms that are striving to compete in the global marketplace, adding roughly 30,000 new residents each year and 25,000 jobs.

The corporate climate alone isn't the only aspect of Austin Real that is found attractive by national investors. Self-proclaimed the "Live Music Capital of the World", the city is starting to receive accolades from national authorities regarding it's luxury housing market, entertainment options, environmentally sensitive culture, and tourism, not to mention the untapped potential for new development in the Texas Hill Country and the two lakes within 20 minutes of the city that provide boating access year round.

Austin Gains National Recognition:

  • #5 Top Luxury Markets (Unique Homes Magazine) - ahead of Beverly Hills, CA
  • #1 Best Big City Places to Live (MSN House & Home)
  • #1 Top Entrepreneurial Cities (Entrepreneur Magazine & Visa USA)
  • #2 Best People according to Visitors (Travel-Leisure magazine)
  • #2 Top Green Cities (The Green Guide)
  • #1 Best Nightlife (Men's Journal)
  • #3 Top Growth Cities (U-Haul)
  • #2 Top 10 Cities for Moviemakers (MovieMaker)
  • #3 Coolest Cities (Kiplinger)
  • #2 Best Large City for Relocating Families (Worldwide ERC & PrimaryRelocation)
  • #3 Great Places to Live (Life 2.0)

Tech savy realtors, that are able to market to those relocating to Texas are making a mint off of the nations downturn. Christy Dixon from HomesATX, LLC, an Austin Real Estate Agency, isn't able to keep up with all the out of state leads she is recieving. "I'm getting 10-12 calls a week from serious out of state buyers that plan on purchasing a home in the next 60 days. Everyone keeps asking if Austin is experiencing a real estate bubble and when do we expect it to pop. I tell them this isn't like we saw in California. Austin is experiecing stable responsible growth. Sure there are some areas that are appreciating at a higher rate than others but we aren't jumping up 20% a year on average. We've been maintaining 8-10% appreciation for a few years now as we keep up with the growing city and the economy. Austin is a great place to be a realtor right now, but even a better place to call home."

HomesATX, LLC
Office: 512-394-9477
Cell: 512-796-7303
www.HomesATX.com

April 20, 2007

Austin Texas

Austin, Texas - Though most of the nation is experiencing a downturn in the housing market - Austin Real Estate seems to continue to buck the trend of decling home sales that is sweeping the nation, aided by a robust technology sector and affordability - Austin has only 3.2 months of unsold inventory - making it one of the tightest markets in the country. The low tax structure and pro-business climate makes Texas a destination for corporate relocation for firms that are striving to compete in the global marketplace, adding roughly 400,000 new residents each year.

Tech savy realtors, that are able to market to those relocating to Texas are making a mint off of the nations downturn.  Christy Dixon from HomesATX, LLC, an Austin Real Estate Agency, isn't able to keep up with all the out of state leads she is recieving.  "I'm getting 10-12 calls a week from serious out of state buyers that plan on purchasing a home in the next 60 days.  In the past I was somewhat pessimistic about the amount of genuine leads we could recieve from the internet.  But by optimizing our site to provide users with an easy to use interface and then working with Spider Juice Technologies on our on-line marketing strategy, we could hit our year end goals by July of this year."

April 19, 2007

Investor Help

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR SYSTEM BRINGS STABILITY AND PROFESSIONALISM TO 'HOME FLIPPING' MARKET 1-800-CashOffer Launches National Brand and Marketing Campaign

DALLAS - April 17, 2007 - In a market that has become synonymous with a "get rich quick" mentality known for taking advantage of homeowners in a bad situation, one company aims to buck the trend by creating a national network of legitimate professional home investors. 1-800-CashOffer announced today that home sellers nationwide now have access to a network of premier homebuyers that can buy their home quickly for cash.

"These days there are many so-called investors in the market that have simply attended a seminar and put some 'we buy houses' signs on street corners. These amateurs have tarnished the name of legitimate real estate investors," said Jeremy Brandt, CEO of 1-800-CashOffer. "However, 1-800-CashOffer homebuyers are professionals that have a proven track record of purchasing homes in their local communities. They have the financial resources and capabilities to purchase homes quickly. The homeowner is the true winner here. They get a cash offer within 24 hours from a source they can trust, without having to pay commissions or make repairs."

There are several reasons that a homeowner may need to sell their home quickly, such as a possible foreclosure, divorce, or inheritance. Some simply want to sell a house without making repairs or dealing with real estate agents and picky homebuyers. 1-800-CashOffer provides these homeowners with an easy option to convert unwanted property into cash.

1-800-CashOffer actively seeks experienced real estate investors who go through a qualification process to become a Certified Professional Homebuyer. Each investor maintains their individually owned and operated business and subscribes to the 1-800-CashOffer turnkey investment system with national brand development, integrated marketing and lead management systems. Investors share a piece of each market based on their investment in the program and local advertising participation.

"We are building a national brand that will generate instant recognition among motivated home sellers. Since our brand is our phone number and all components are integrated, we believe this will become the most recognized brand in real estate investing," said Brandt. "And since our model is really the 'anti-franchise' - we offer all the support an investor could want, but don't try to control their business - this will be a brand that will quickly expand across the nation."

About 1-800-CashOffer

1-800-CashOffer is the premier brand for real estate investors in North America. The company provides a comprehensive marketing, management, education and lending solution for the full-time professional real estate investor. Working with the best and most experienced investors in every market, 1-800-CashOffer legitimizes cash home buying in the eyes of the consumer. 1-800-CashOffer (1-800-227-4633) www.cashoffer.com

Boston Realtor

Next Level Realty

   Next Level Realty's premier access to the most recent technologies enables their clients to access the home buying market with unparalleled ease. Utilizing wireless devices and advanced Internet technology, Next Level Realty is able to put clients in touch  with their Next Level Realty agent.

While forging a new path in the Boston real estate market, Next Level Realty has attracted approximately '10,000 Boston potential home buyers to their website to make use oftheir Boston real estate  home search online. A great number of these people have gone on to purchase their Boston area homes through Next Level Realty's free buyer service.

Not only does Next Level Realty make it easy to find the perfect home, but their system is unique because buyers and sellers receive 24-hour access to their transactions with the online secure tEnsaction management system from Sureclose. As an additional feature,buyers and sellers are able to maintain a private account where they can save searches, print flyers and make notes.

"While searching for a home, I found Next Level Realty's email alerts and Web site to be incredibly helpful. In fact, lfound my new home through one oftheir alerts. Having missed out on a previous home to a buyer who made an offerjust minutes before me, I know that properties can move quickly. An e-mail alert helped me to get a home I really love, before anyone else could view it," said one pleased Next Level Realty client.

Adam Bailey, CEO of Boston-based Next Level Realty, attributes the company'success to its impeccable customer service and user -friendly online Boston home listing search service. This 'Virtual" residential and commercial real estate company was recently Enked in the Top 25 in sales ofall real estate companies in Maassachusetts by the Boston Business Joumal.

'We couldn't be happier with our client response to our Boston Real Estate search service. Constant improvements to the site and our unbeatable customer service, we consistently provide the best service for potential homebuyers in the Boston area," said Bailey.

After establishing solid roots in Massachusetts, Next Level Realty has now launched their system in Rhode lsland, New York and will be launching soon in New Hampshire. Because ofthis remarkable
grow,th spurt, this top real estate company is actively looking to recruit agents in these regions, offering aggressive pay packages and incentives. And Adam Bailey plans on continuing to pursue this growth.

"We plan on expanding through recruiting and merger and acquisitions ofsmallto medium-size independent brokers. Next Level is the future ofrealty," said the CEO.

Defining a new level of customer service in the real estate industry, Next Level Realty has been featured in USA Today, Google Adwords, Sna Business Comryting News and FrogPond.com. A business with no retail office, based completely on the use of Internet technology, impressively made it to the roster of the Boston Business Journals prestigious list of the top 25 real estate companies in the state.

What originated as a home-based business has now saturated the Boston real estate market, with approximately '10,000 Boston area home buyers visiting the Next Level Realty site to aid them in the search for their dream home.

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