Austin Real Estate News

HGTV is Casting For Two Reality TV Shows, Including "Brother vs. Brother" And a New Renovation Competition Series

By Joanna England / September 12, 2013 /

Ever wanted to have your face on TV? My favorite cable channel in the whole world, HGTV, is casting for two shows in Texas. One show is Brother vs. Brother, and the other is an entirely new renovation competition series that pits friends and families against each other. The casting call is Monday, Sept. 16…

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Rents Are Sky High in Austin, But Everyone is Buying in Dallas

By Joanna England / July 26, 2013 /

Word comes from Austinist that the rental market in Austin is incredibly brisk. If you can find an apartment in the greater Austin area, consider yourself lucky. Or unlucky, as it seems you’ll be paying out the nose for it. Rents are averaging about $1.15 per square foot, according to a KUT report. More people…

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Austin Agent Sean McCormack Discovers the Literal Side of "House Porn" As He Tours Austin Homes For Sale

By Joanna England / July 24, 2013 /

You’ll have to jump for the video and details, but this is just about the craziest thing I have ever seen about Austin homes for sale!

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Austin Real Estate News: Lord of the Rings Star Elijah Wood Buys Austin Victorian Mansion for $1 Million

By Joanna England / July 12, 2013 /

Later, Los Angeles! Hello Austin! Frodo Baggins — I mean, Elijah Wood, AKA my secret teenage crush, has just bought the most adorable Victorian in Austin for $1 million says the Daily Mail. Originally built in 1890 and transported to Austin from Marlin, The Marlin House is a gorgeous historic property on South Mary Street…

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Lance Armstrong Changes Homes Like We Change Our Underwear

By Joanna England / July 12, 2013 /

I wonder how hard it is for him to get his mail these days with how often Lance Armstrong is changing addresses. Armstrong’s adventure in Austin real estate started in Dripping Springs with his mammoth custom estate, but I am sure his catalogs and magazines are going to be at least a month late considering that,…

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