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Have a Fling with the 13th Annual Austin Celtic Festival

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) November 30, 2009 – PLANS ARE WELL UNDERWAY FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL AT FIESTA GARDENS ON LADY BIRD LAKE. SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009, THIS POPULAR EVENT FEATURES LIVE CELTIC MUSIC, DANCING, STORYTELLING, GAMES AND WORKSHOPS FEATURING THE BEST CELTIC PERFORMERS IN THE AUSTIN AREA. LOCAL VENDORS WILL ALSO BE ON HAND OFFERING THE BEST IN CELTIC HANDIWORKS FOR SALE. THIS YEAR’S LINEUP OF PERFORMERS INCLUDES A NUMBER OF FAMILIAR FACES AS WELL AS SOME NEW ARRIVALS. HEADLINING ACTS ON THE EVENT’S FOUR STAGES INCLUDE BUILLE, SONGWRITER AND SINGER BRIAN MCNEILL, PRIDE OF NEW YORK FEATURING TWO ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONS, AND TEADA, RECENTLY AWARDED “BEST YOUNG IRISH TRADITIONAL ACT” AT THE ANNUAL IRISH MUSIC AWARDS. REGIONAL AND LOCAL PERFORMERS INCLUDE RAISING JANE, SILVER THISTLE PIPES AND DRUMS, CELT-IBERIA, LOST AND NAMELESS ORCHESTRA, GILMER AND MOORE, AND MANY OTHERS HONORING THE TRADITIONS OF THE SEVEN NATIONS. FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS ARE SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL; ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. THIS YEAR’S FEATURED DANCE TROUPES ARE THE AUSTIN SCOTTISH DANCE ALLIANCE, HILL COUNTRY HIGHLAND DANCERS, CASS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE, BRETON DANCERS, CELTIC MENAGERIE, AND THE AUSTIN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS CHILDREN’S TEAM. MANY TYPES OF DANCE WILL BE FEATURED INCLUDING JIGS, REELS, FLINGS, SWORD DANCING, TRADITIONAL BRETON DANCING, AND SCOTTISH CEILIDH DANCING. HISTORIC REENACTMENTS WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE OVER THE COURSE OF THE FESTIVAL. THE VIKING INVASION WILL BE PERFORMED BY THE JOMSVIKINGS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER VIKING REENACTORS; SEVERAL BATTLE DEMONSTRATIONS ARE SCHEDULED AND GENERALLY DRAW A CROWD. THE TEXAS CORITANI WILL GIVE PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS OF DAILY LIFE IN THE BRITISH ISLES DURING THE LATTER PART OF THE IRON AGE, EXPLAINING AND ENGAGING IN THE INDUSTRIES OF THAT PERIOD. POTTERY, SPINNING AND WEAVING, AND WOOD AND METAL WORKING DEMONSTRATIONS WILL EDUCATE AND DELIGHT. BLACK CASTLE ARCHERY WILL HOST ARCHERY COMPETITIONS IN FOUR CATEGORIES, INCLUDING A YOUTH DIVISION, WITH MEDALS AWARDED TO FIRST AND SECOND PLACE FINISHERS. A PROFESSIONAL BOWYER WILL GIVE DEMONSTRATIONS ON BOWMAKING, AND SHARPSHOOTING DEMONSTRATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT BOTH DAYS. FOR YOUNGER GUESTS, STORYTELLERS LIZ COVINGTON AND JOHN BURLESON WILL OCCUPY THE SEELIE COURT STAGE AND SPIN YARNS TO DELIGHT CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE. A VARIETY OF ANIMALS WILL ALSO BE ON DISPLAY, INCLUDING SHEEP, DUCK, AND CATTLE HERDING DEMONSTRATIONS BY THE ROUX CREW OF BORDER COLLIES AND AUSTRALIAN CATTLEDOGS. IRISH WOLFHOUNDS WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE, AS BEFITS THIS ROYAL CANINE BREED, AND WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CELTIC DOG PARADE, HELD DAILY THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL. THE MINIATURE HORSES OF MINIS AND FRIENDS WELCOME HUGS FROM THE YOUNGER CHILDREN AT THE FESTIVAL, AND THE DIE GELBE ROSE CLYDESDALES MAKE A BIG IMPRESSION ON SMALL FRY AS WELL. JOE CLINE OF AFFINITY PROPERTIES NOTED, "THE TEXAS SCOTTIE RESCUE FUND WILL ALSO BE AT THIS EVENT, SEEKING HELP FOR SCOTTIES WHO NEED HOMES. IT'S A CHANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO HELP THESE ANIMALS AND SHARE SOME OF THAT AUSTIN GENEROSITY FOR THIS GOOD CAUSE." THE AUSTIN HIGHLAND GAMES EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH; THE CABER TOSS IS SCHEDULED FOR 3:00 P.M. AND USUALLY DRAWS AN ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD. THE COMPETITION WILL BE HEADED BY WORLD CHAMPION HIGHLAND GAMER MIKE BAAB. YOUNGER WARRIORS CAN COMPETE IN THE CHILDREN’S HIGHLAND GAMES, HELD THE SAME DAY AND USUALLY BEGINNING AROUND 2:00 P.M. THE ENTRY FEE FOR ADULTS IS $20.00; CHILDREN COMPETE FOR FREE. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE FESTIVAL WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION. ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL IS $10 FOR ADVANCE TICKETS, $12 AT THE GATE. CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE GET IN FOR FREE. ABOUT AFFINITY PROPERTIES AFFINITY PROPERTIES IS ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE AND EXPERIENCED AUSTIN TEXAS REALTORS. FOR OVER SIX YEARS, AFFINITY PROPERTIES HAS SERVED THE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE NEEDS OF THE WEST AUSTIN AREA FROM LAKE AUSTIN TO LAKE TRAVIS, OFFERING PERSONALIZED ADVICE AND UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICE TO BUYERS AND SELLERS ALIKE. AFFINITY PROPERTIES IS AN <a href="http://www.joecline.com/about-joe.php">AUSTIN RE/MAX AGENT</a> IN THE AUSTIN, TEXAS AREA. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">AUSTIN REAL ESTATE</a> WEBSITES AT WWW.AFFINITYPROPERTIES.COM AND WWW.JOECLINE.COM. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at <a href="http://www.remax.com">www.remax.com</a>. ###

Have a Fling with the 13th Annual Austin Celtic Festival

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) November 30, 2009 – PLANS ARE WELL UNDERWAY FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL AT FIESTA G...

Austin Home Sales See 6% Increase in September

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) October 30, 2009 – Sales figures for September 2009 indicate that the Austin real estate market continues to rebound, with home sales increasing by 6% over figures for the same month last year. This increase is credited in part to the implementation of the First-Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit, which offers up to $8,000 for home buyers purchasing a primary residence. Recently released sales figures for the month of September 2009 show a 6% increase in Austin home sales over the comparable period last year according to data just released by the Austin Board of Realtors. The figures reflect the first year-to-year comparative increase in over two years. This increase is widely regarded as good news by those in the real estate industry, as it is a further sign that Austin’s housing market is on the path to recovery from recent downturns in home sales and prices. Austin has been largely shielded from the ill effects other cities have suffered in recent years; most analysts believe this is due to the stable economic conditions in Austin, including its vibrant employment scene. Realtor Doris Cline of Affinity Properties concurs that this is a positive sign for Austin real estate. “We’re seeing the signs of recovery in the real estate market. This is good news for homeowners, especially those looking to move up to a larger home. Chances are they’ll be able to sell their current home more quickly and easily.” Median home prices in the Austin area also saw an increase compared to September 2008, rising 2% over the previous figures. The median home price in Austin and the surrounding areas for the month of September was $185,250. Overall, the 2009 median home price for Austin was $185,500, down slightly from the 2008 figure of $187,250. Austin home values have remained fairly stable in recent years despite the industry-wide housing bubble crash. Austin real estate analysts attribute a portion of these increased sales to the First-Time Homebuyer’s Tax Credit, which offers significant incentives for home buyers who have not owned a home in the past three years. This assessment is due in part to the fact that nearly half of all sales in September were of homes priced between $100,000 and $200,000, the typical range for first-time buyers. The credit can provide up to $8,000 to qualified home buyers and is set to expire November 30, 2009; many real estate experts expect to see increased sales until that date at least. About Affinity Properties Affinity Properties is one of the most productive and experienced <a href="http://www.joecline.com">Austin Texas real estate</a> brokerages. For over six years, Affinity Properties has served the commercial and residential real estate needs of the West Austin area from Lake Austin to Lake Travis, offering personalized advice and unparalleled customer service to buyers and sellers alike. Affinity Properties is a Re/Max agent in the Austin, Texas area. For more information, visit our <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">Austin real estate</a> websites at www.AffinityProperties.com and www.JoeCline.com. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at <a href="http://www.remax.com">www.remax.com</a>. ###

Austin Home Sales See 6% Increase in September

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) October 30, 2009 – Sales figures for September 2009 indicate that the Austin real estate market co...

New FHA Regulations Spell Trouble for Beleaguered Condo Industry

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) October 29, 2009 – As of November 2, 2009, buyers in the market for a condominium may find fewer mortgage options available to them; strict new regulations set to take effect will prevent many buyers from qualifying for FHA-backed mortgages on condominium properties. Mortgage lenders and real estate agents have expressed grave concerns about the chilling effect of these new rules, which are still under review by the FHA.Changes to the regulations governing FHA-backed condominium mortgages may create serious obstacles for buyers and do further damage to the struggling housing sector. By placing further restrictions on which properties qualify for FHA insurance, these new rules will make condominiums a far less attractive option for home buyers. The new regulations will eliminate spot approvals, requiring rather that the entire condominium development meet FHA standards in order for the property to qualify for FHA mortgage insurance. Additionally, only 30% of the units in any condominium project may receive FHA-backed loans, and over 50% of the units in a given project must have already been sold before any units can qualify for FHA mortgage insurance. It is believed these new requirements will have a serious dampening effect on the recovering condominium market, since far fewer units will qualify for FHA mortgages under these restrictions. Currently, FHA-guaranteed condominium mortgages require only a 3.5 percent down payment, making these housing units especially attractive to first-time buyers and providing an entry point into the housing market. Under the proposed regulations, many condominium units will instead require conventional financing and the 10-20% down payments associated with that type of loan. These new regulations are considered onerous by condominium builders, since it is far more difficult to obtain FHA approval for an entire project than for a specific unit. The elimination of spot approvals will mean additional costs and delays in selling units. Because of the new requirement that 50% of the units be sold without benefit of FHA-backed financing before any FHA-insured loans will be made, builders believe that it will be more difficult to attract buyers for newly-built developments with fewer than half the units sold already. This is expected to depress the condominium market, still reeling from recent housing industry woes. If the regulations are implemented as currently written, the Austin condominium market is expected to feel the effects immediately. Joe Cline of Affinity Properties, an affiliate of RE/MAX Capital City, stated, “These new FHA regulations will likely have a chilling effect on condo sales in the Austin area. By limiting FHA loans in newer developments, we’ll likely see a reduction in the number of new condos being built in the area as well.” The new regulations are currently under review by the FHA, and may see some changes before final implementation. About Affinity Properties Affinity Properties is one of the most productive and experienced <a href="http://www.joecline.com">Austin Texas real estate</a> brokerages. For over six years, Affinity Properties has served the commercial and residential real estate needs of the West Austin area from Lake Austin to Lake Travis, offering personalized advice and unparalleled customer service to buyers and sellers alike. Affinity Properties is a Re/Max agent in the Austin, Texas area. For more information, visit our <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">Austin real estate</a> websites at www.AffinityProperties.com and www.JoeCline.com. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at <a href="http://www.remax.com">www.remax.com</a>. ###

New FHA Regulations Spell Trouble for Beleaguered Condo Industry

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) October 29, 2009 – As of November 2, 2009, buyers in the market for a condominium may find fewer m...

Time Is Running Out for the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) October 13, 2009 – The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is set to expire December 1, 2009, but there’s still time for prospective buyers to take advantage of a potential $8,000 in savings when purchasing a new or existing home. To qualify, home buyers must meet certain income requirements and not have owned a home in the past three years. Affinity Properties of Austin, Texas can help first-time home buyers understand, qualify, and apply for this valuable tax credit. According to the National Association of Realtors, approximately 350,000 home sales nationwide have been attributed directly to the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. One of the most effective programs of the administration’s stimulus program, it has provided first-time buyers a chance to purchase homes for their families. Equally importantly, it has boosted the market for home sales in general, allowing homeowners affected by the recent housing industry slump to sell their homes for a profit and move into new homes. This “domino effect” has had positive effects for Austin’s housing market in particular, keeping foreclosure rates low and home sales stable. Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is intended to help families purchase their first home. Available for newly built homes or existing homes, the credit is equal to ten percent of the purchase price of the home, up to $8,000. The full credit is available to single home buyers who make $75,000 or less in modified adjusted gross income per year; the income limit is $150,000 for married couples. A reduced credit is available for those making up to $95,000 for individuals and $170,000 for couples. Neither member of a married couple can have owned a home in the past three years in order to qualify for the credit. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit replaces the previous tax credit enacted by Congress in July 2008. While income limits are basically the same, the new credit differs in that it is a true credit, and need not be repaid; the 2008 version required repayment over fifteen years. Home buyers can apply the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit against their 2009 tax return or file an addendum to their 2008 tax return, depending on which is more advantageous. This credit is applicable to the purchase of a primary residence. This includes single-family homes, condominiums, manufactured homes, and houseboats. In order to qualify for the credit, the home must be purchased from someone other than the buyer’s parents, children, or spouse. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is available even to buyers who owe no tax liability. In some cases, it can be directly applied to the cost of the home. Lenders who provide FHA-guaranteed mortgages can offer short-term loans, essentially buying the credit from the home buyer, allowing them to apply the credit directly to reduce the mortgage amount upfront. This allows homeowners to immediately realize $8,000 in equity in their new home. The real estate specialists at Affinity Properties can help home buyers sort through the qualifications and paperwork required to receive the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. Time is running out on this valuable credit; act today to ensure you don’t miss out. About Affinity Properties Affinity Properties is one of the most productive and experienced <a href="http://www.joecline.com">Austin Realtors</a>. For over six years, Affinity Properties has served the commercial and residential real estate needs of the West Austin area from Lake Austin to Lake Travis, offering personalized advice and unparalleled customer service to buyers and sellers alike. Affinity Properties is a Re/Max agent in the Austin, Texas area. For more information, visit our <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">Austin real estate</a> websites at www.AffinityProperties.com and www.JoeCline.com. ABOUT RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. RE/MAX WAS CO-FOUNDED BY DAVE AND GAIL LINIGER IN 1973. FROM A SINGLE OFFICE IN DENVER, COLORADO, RE/MAX HAS GROWN TO BE A GLOBAL NETWORK OF NEARLY 100,000 SALES ASSOCIATES IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES. NO ONE IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX. TODAY, ALL U.S. HOME LISTINGS IN THOUSANDS OF CITIES AND TOWNS CAN BE FOUND AT <a href="http://www.remax.com">WWW.REMAX.COM</a>. ###

Time Is Running Out for the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) October 13, 2009 – The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is set to expire December 1, 2009, but ther...

Austin's housing market rebounds, according to July 2009 figures

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) September 24, 2009 – REAL ESTATE FIGURES FOR JULY 2009 ARE COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF JULY 2008, INDICATING STABILIZATION OF THE AUSTIN, TEXAS HOUSING MARKET. REAL ESTATE STATISTICS JUST RELEASED FOR JULY 2009 SHOW A REBOUND IN AUSTIN HOME SALES, WITH 2,069 HOMES SOLD. THIS IS COMPARABLE TO THE 2,068 HOMES SOLD IN JULY OF LAST YEAR, MARKING A 61 PERCENT IMPROVEMENT OVER JANUARY 2009 AND ONLY A TWO PERCENT REDUCTION IN OVERALL HOME PRICES FROM LAST YEAR. EXPERTS IN THE AUSTIN REAL ESTATE MARKET BELIEVE THIS INDICATES A RECOVERY IN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY, LONG BELEAGUERED BY THE SAME CONCERNS THAT HAVE PLAGUED THE NATIONAL REAL ESTATE SCENE. AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS CHAIRMAN JAY GOHIL COMMENTED, “THE SALES VOLUME MOMENTUM IN AUSTIN CONTINUES, NOW REACHING 2008 LEVELS. THAT’S GOOD NEWS, BUT I THINK IT’S EVEN BETTER NEWS THAT WE’VE ACHIEVED THAT INCREASE WHILE MAINTAINING A STEADY MEDIAN HOME PRICE.” JOE CLINE OF AFFINITY PROPERTIES AGREED, ADDING, “AUSTIN’S HOUSING MARKET IS ON THE UPSWING AGAIN, SO BUYERS WILL WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOWER PRICES AND INTEREST RATES WHILE THEY LAST.” PRIOR TO 2007, PROPERTY VALUES AND SALES IN AUSTIN HAD INCREASED STEADILY. AUSTIN’S VIBRANT CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY REPUTATION ATTRACTED NEW RESIDENTS, CREATING CONSTANT GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING FOR THE AREA. THE DOWNTURN IN LATE 2007 PROVOKED CONCERN THAT AUSTIN WAS SUFFERING THE EFFECTS OF THE HOUSING MARKET SLUMP FELT ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. ADDITIONALLY, NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION DECLINED IN 2007 AND AGAIN IN 2008, THOUGH GENERAL DEMAND FOR AUSTIN PROPERTIES REMAINED HIGH. AUSTIN IS GENERALLY NOTED AS HAVING A BALANCED REAL ESTATE MARKET, WITH AN AVERAGE OF AROUND SIX MONTHS ON THE MARKET BEFORE A HOME SELLS. THIS TENDENCY HAS BORNE OUT IN RECENT YEARS, AS REDUCTIONS IN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION HAVE BLUNTED THE EFFECTS OF INCREASED NUMBER OF HOMES FOR SALE. AUSTIN’S HOUSING MARKET HAS BEEN AMAZINGLY RESILIENT IN THE FACE OF A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES. FORECLOSURES ARE NOT AN OVERWHELMING PROBLEM FOR AUSTIN, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AREA CONTINUE TO GROW. THESE RECENT FIGURES PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT THE WORST OF THE HOUSING SLUMP IS OVER IN THE AUSTIN AREA, AND THAT HOUSING PRICES WILL RETURN TO THEIR PREVIOUS UPWARD TENDENCY IN THE COMING MONTHS. THE JULY 2009 STATISTICS ALSO REVEALED THAT OF THE 2,069 HOMES SOLD, THE AVERAGE SALES PRICE WAS $245, 921, AND THE SOLD TO LIST PRICE RATIO WAS 96.2 PERCENT. THESE FIGURES ARE REGARDED AS POSITIVE SIGNS BY MOST REAL ESTATE EXPERTS, AS THEY INDICATE AUSTIN HOME PRICES HAVE REMAINED STABLE. WHILE A PART OF THIS STABILITY IS DUE TO THE DESIRABILITY OF AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE WIDE SELECTION OF HOMES WITH GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER AMENITIES, AUSTIN ALSO DID NOT EXPERIENCE WIDESPREAD OVER-APPRECIATION OF ITS REAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN THE PAST DECADE. THIS HAS ALLOWED AUSTIN TO AVOID THE BRUNT OF THE RAPID DEPRECIATION FOUND IN OTHER METROPOLITAN AREAS. AUSTIN’S REAL ESTATE MARKET REMAINS STABLE, AND THESE RECENT STATISTICS INDICATE A RETURN TO THE STEADY GROWTH AND EXPANSION EXPERIENCED PRIOR TO THE 2007 DOWNTURN. THIS REBOUND IS GOOD NEWS FOR HOME SELLERS WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE IMPROVING MARKET; IT ALSO PROVIDES AN INCENTIVE FOR HOME BUYERS TO ACT QUICKLY IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TODAY’S LOW INTEREST RATES AND HOME PRICES. FOR THE AUSTIN HOUSING MARKET, IT APPEARS AS IF THE WORST IS OVER. ABOUT AFFINITY PROPERTIES FURTHER INFORMATION ON JOE CLINE’S TEAM AND THE AUSTIN REAL ESTATE MARKET IS AVAILABLE AT OUR <a href="http://www.joecline.com">WEST AUSTIN REAL ESTATE</a> SITE OR OUR <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">AUSTIN REAL ESTATE</a> SITE, INCLUDING INFORMATIVE BLOGS ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN REAL ESTATE IN AUSTIN AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND HELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTIES. ONCE AGAIN, JOE CLINE AND HIS TEAM OF REALTY PROFESSIONALS ARE PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST BY PROVIDING CUTTING-EDGE SERVICES FOR THE MODERN REAL ESTATE WORLD. ABOUT RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. RE/MAX WAS CO-FOUNDED BY DAVE AND GAIL LINIGER IN 1973. FROM A SINGLE OFFICE IN DENVER, COLORADO, RE/MAX HAS GROWN TO BE A GLOBAL NETWORK OF NEARLY 100,000 SALES ASSOCIATES IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES. NO ONE IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX. TODAY, ALL U.S. HOME LISTINGS IN THOUSANDS OF CITIES AND TOWNS CAN BE FOUND AT <a href="http://www.remax.com">WWW.REMAX.COM</a>. ###

Austin's housing market rebounds, according to July 2009 figures

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) September 24, 2009 – REAL ESTATE FIGURES FOR JULY 2009 ARE COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF JULY 2008, INDIC...

Sixth Anniversary for Affinity Properties in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) September 23, 2009 – Affinity Properties continues its record of success in the Austin, Texas real estate market, celebrating six years of excellence and commitment to putting the customer first. Since Affinity Properties first opened its doors in 2003, the company has expanded both its staff and its services. As a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, and the Austin Board of Realtors, Joe Cline has the knowledge and integrity needed to lead this team of professionals in the competitive Austin real estate market. Joe was named “Rookie of the Year” by the Texas Association of Realtors in recognition of his achievements in his first year of real estate sales. Not content to rest on his success, Joe continually updates his knowledge of Austin real estate through continuing education and constant research on the ever changing housing market. Joe Cline is an expert on the Austin area, and has published numerous online articles intended to help home buyers and sellers make the best moves possible. In 2006, home security expert Doris Cline joined Affinity Properties, bringing her expertise in asset protection to the real estate field. Doris is a Lifetime Certified Protection Professional and a member of the American Society for Industrial Security. As a Realtor, Doris adds her own unique perspective, working with clients to ensure the security of their property and protecting their interests before, during, and after the sale; her knowledge of real estate and home security are invaluable assets to buyers and sellers alike, and are especially important in the commercial real estate market. Peggy Galina provides twenty-five years of experience in real estate administration and support for the Affinity Properties team. Her customer service skills are unmatched, and her years of experience in real estate ensure that every real estate transaction is handled with expertise and finesse. Peggy’s organizational skills ensure that no detail is overlooked, providing clients with a smooth, streamlined experience. Working together, Affinity Properties offers its clients an unparalleled level of customer service and real estate expertise. To continue that tradition of excellence, in 2008 Affinity Properties joined forces with Re/Max Capital City, a division of the prestigious Re/Max real estate network. Re/Max is a recognized industry leader in real estate, so this affiliation has allowed Affinity Properties to provide even better and more comprehensive services to its clients, all with the personal attention Joe Cline and his team have always given their clients. The past few years have been challenging ones for the real estate industry, both in Austin and nationwide. Affinity Properties has stepped up to the challenge, providing world-class service to its clients, backed by the knowledge and expertise to help home buyers and sellers navigate the current real estate market. Affinity Properties has always been committed to delivering the best customer service in the real estate business; today, more than ever, this commitment shines through. Providing real estate services throughout Austin, including Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Round Rock, Affinity Properties now celebrates six years of excellence in real estate. Combining experience and in-depth knowledge of both the residential and commercial real estate market, Affinity Properties is uniquely qualified to serve all aspects of the Austin real estate community. The company’s slogan says it best: Excellence isn’t expensive. It’s priceless. About Affinity Properties Further information on Joe Cline’s team and the Austin real estate market is available at our <a href="http://www.joecline.com">west Austin real estate</a> site or our <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">Austin real estate</a> site, including informative blogs on recent developments in real estate in Austin and the surrounding areas and helpful hints when buying or selling properties. Once again, Joe Cline and his team of realty professionals are putting the customer first by providing cutting-edge services for the modern real estate world. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at <a href="http://www.remax.com">www.remax.com</a>. ###

Sixth Anniversary for Affinity Properties in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) September 23, 2009 – Affinity Properties continues its record of success in the Austin, Texas real...

New Mortgage Interest Rate Tool for Real Estate Websites

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) September 22, 2009 – JOE CLINE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH AFFINITY PROPERTIES, INC., HAS ANNOUNCED THE RELEASE OF A NEW GRAPHICAL TOOL FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS AND CONSUMERS. AVAILABLE IN SMALL OR LARGE SIZES, THE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TOOL PROVIDES UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES OVER THE PAST YEAR, INCLUDING 30-YEAR FIXED, 15-YEAR FIXED, 5/1 ADJUSTABLE RATE, AND ONE-YEAR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES. LONG RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION IN THE AUSTIN REAL ESTATE FIELD, JOE CLINE HAS DEVELOPED A NEW GRAPHICAL TOOL FOR REAL ESTATE WEBSITES. AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE, THIS HANDY GRAPH DISPLAYS VARIOUS MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES AT THE CLICK OF A BUTTON, ALLOWING COMPARISON BETWEEN DIFFERENT KINDS OF MORTGAGES AND PROVIDING INFORMATION ON INTEREST RATE VARIATIONS AND TRENDS. HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS WILL APPRECIATE THE CONVENIENCE OF THIS USEFUL TOOL, WHICH PUTS INTEREST INFORMATION AT THEIR FINGERTIPS, AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS WILL VALUE THE EXTRA WEB TRAFFIC THE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TOOL CAN ATTRACT TO THEIR WEBSITE. JOE CLINE AND AFFINITY PROPERTIES ARE MAKING THIS USEFUL TOOL AVAILABLE AT NO COST AS A SERVICE TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY AND PROSPECTIVE BUYERS. ATTRACTING WEB TRAFFIC IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN THE SUCCESS OF A REAL ESTATE AGENCY'S WEBSITE. BUYERS AND SELLERS LOOK FOR SITES THAT PROVIDE USEFUL INFORMATION AND REWARD HIGHLY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL SITES WITH RETURN VISITS AND INCREASED BUSINESS. PROVIDING UP-TO-DATE AND ACCURATE DATA FOR PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS IS ONE WAY TO ENSURE THAT THEY RETURN TIME AFTER TIME. THIS VALUABLE TOOL WILL DRIVE REPEAT VISITS FROM COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUYERS AND SELLERS ALIKE, INCREASING EXPOSURE FOR REAL ESTATE COMPANIES AND THEIR AGENTS. DESIGNED FOR EASE OF USE, THE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TOOL IS DOWNLOADABLE IN BOTH SMALL AND LARGE SIZES. HTML TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS WEBSITE DESIGNERS TO SIMPLY “CUT AND PASTE” THE TOOL INTO EXISTING WEBSITES. CUSTOMERS CAN VIEW ONLY THE MORTGAGE INFORMATION THAT APPLIES TO THEIR SITUATION, OR COMPARE ALL FOUR TYPES OF MORTGAGES TO SEE THE TRENDS IN INTEREST RATES OVER THE PAST YEAR. BRIGHTLY COLORED TO CATCH THE EYE, THE CHART IS EASY TO READ AND UPDATES AUTOMATICALLY TO ENSURE THE LATEST DATA FOR REAL ESTATE BUYERS AND SELLERS. AFFINITY PROPERTIES SERVES THE AUSTIN, TEXAS AREA, AND HANDLES BOTH COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. AFFILIATED WITH RE/MAX CAPITAL CITY, JOE CLINE AND HIS TEAM OFFER UNRIVALED SERVICE AND PERSONAL ATTENTION TO THEIR CLIENTS. USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS, THE AFFINITY PROPERTIES TEAM WORKS DILIGENTLY TO PROVIDE THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE INFORMATION AND STATE OF THE ART TOOLS TO ASSIST IN THEIR PROPERTY SEARCH. THIS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE MOTIVATES JOE CLINE AND HIS COLLEAGUES TO CONSTANTLY STRIVE TO PROVIDE NEW WAYS TO ASSIST THEIR CLIENTS IN THE AUSTIN AREA; THIS CUSTOMER-CENTERED APPROACH ALSO SPURS THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WEB TOOLS FOR USE THROUGHOUT THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE TOOL IS AVAILABLE TO PREVIEW IN SMALL SIZE AT <a href="http://www.joecline.net/interest-rate-chart/small-interest-rate-chart.html">HTTP://WWW.JOECLINE.NET/INTEREST-RATE-CHART/SMALL-INTEREST-RATE-CHART.HTML</a> AND THE LARGE SIZE AT <a href="http://www.joecline.net/interest-rate-chart/large-interest-rate-chart.html">HTTP://WWW.JOECLINE.NET/INTEREST-RATE-CHART/LARGE-INTEREST-RATE-CHART.HTML</a>. THE HTML CODE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FOR THE SMALL SIZE AT HTTP://WWW.JOECLINE.NET/INTEREST-RATE-CHART/SMALL-INTEREST-RATE-CHART.TXT AND FOR THE LARGE SIZE CHART AT <a href="http://www.joecline.net/interest-rate-chart/large-interest-rate-chart.txt">HTTP://WWW.JOECLINE.NET/INTEREST-RATE-CHART/LARGE-INTEREST-RATE-CHART.TXT</a>. ABOUT AFFINITY PROPERTIES FURTHER INFORMATION ON JOE CLINE’S TEAM AND THE AUSTIN REAL ESTATE MARKET IS AVAILABLE AT OUR WEST AUSTIN REAL ESTATE SITE OR OUR AUSTIN REAL ESTATE SITE, INCLUDING INFORMATIVE BLOGS ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN REAL ESTATE IN AUSTIN AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND HELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTIES. ONCE AGAIN, JOE CLINE AND HIS TEAM OF REALTY PROFESSIONALS ARE PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST BY PROVIDING CUTTING-EDGE SERVICES FOR THE MODERN REAL ESTATE WORLD. ABOUT RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL, INC. RE/MAX WAS CO-FOUNDED BY DAVE AND GAIL LINIGER IN 1973. FROM A SINGLE OFFICE IN DENVER, COLORADO, RE/MAX HAS GROWN TO BE A GLOBAL NETWORK OF NEARLY 100,000 SALES ASSOCIATES IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES. NO ONE IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX. TODAY, ALL U.S. HOME LISTINGS IN THOUSANDS OF CITIES AND TOWNS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.REMAX.COM. ###

New Mortgage Interest Rate Tool for Real Estate Websites

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) September 22, 2009 – JOE CLINE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH AFFINITY PROPERTIES, INC., HAS ANNOUNCED THE R...

Affinity Properties Group Updates the Website with Austin Real Estate Market Data

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) June 13, 2009 – “Finding daily updates in the Austin real estate market is equally important for the sellers and buyers. Data like the value of the homes and office spaces, the mortgage interest rate and the market trends keep on changing each day. With our vast experience in the Austin real estate market, we have decided to analyze the market and provide the most updated real estate data in our website. Apart from the updates, you can also find plethora of information about Austin TX in <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">www.affinityproperties.com</a>”, says Mr. Joe Cline of Affinity Properties Group Speaking about the real estate data that can be found at affinityproperties.com, Mr. Joe Cline said, “From general information about the different places of Austin to the most updated information about home builders and mortgage interest rates can be found in the site. The most useful feature that you can see there is the mortgage interest representation graph that is updated on daily basis. The data represented in the graph is updated with the daily mortgage interest rates collected from the most reliable national sources. We have also provided an interactive map where anyone can find the property that they are looking for with just a few mouse clicks. We call this feature are quick search were you can filter your search for property based on four factors such as minimum price, maximum price, beds and baths. The search results will be presented from our huge database of the best properties in Austin”. Speaking on the site, Mr. Joe Cline said, “We know the fact that a decision to buy or sell a home should be done right. That’s the reason why we are trying our best to provide the much needed information about buying and selling homes in Austin. The realtors who have used our site refer us as the comprehensive source of information about the Austin real estate market” “We also provide the opportunity to rescue pets in the Austin TX area. So if you are planning to have a pet in your new home in Austin, consider saving an animal in need.” About Affinity Properties Affinity Properties is one of the most productive and experienced REALTORS in Austin. Affinity Properties has been in business in Austin for over 6 years and specializes in west Austin from Lake Austin to Lake Travis. Affinity Properties is a RE/MAX agent in the Austin, Texas market. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">www.affinityproperties.com</a> and <a href="http://www.joecline.com">www.joecline.com</a>. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at www.remax.com. Contact: Joe Cline REMAX Capital City Affinity Properties Group (512) 795-4532 info@affinityproperties.com ###

Affinity Properties Group Updates the Website with Austin Real Estate Market Data

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) June 13, 2009 – “Finding daily updates in the Austin real estate market is equally important for t...

This is The Right Time to Invest in Austin Real Estate Market

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) June 10, 2009 – “The prices of the properties and office spaces kept on falling through the past few months. By the end of March 2009, the real estate prices have hit the bottom. So the present Austin real estate market condition is highly favorable to buyers. The early weeks of April 2009 has shown some signs of small increase in the prices of homes and office spaces for sale in Austin. The prices are expected to rise through the next few months and hence it is high time to invest in Austin real estate market as the prices are low now” says Mr. Joe Cline of <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">Affinity Properties Group</a>. Mr. Joe Cline’s words about the Austin real estate market forecast were, “Though we cannot conclude that the Austin real estate market will increase, by just seeing a rise in prices for just one week now, it is evident that Austin real estate market will regain its shape faster than the other Global markets. So if someone is interested in investing in Austin real estate, they should stop thinking and invest right away within the next few months. I’ll tell you why- the Austin TX real estate prices will sky rocket as soon as the global market comes back to normal and hence will be less desirable for most of the real estate investors out there. The wise people who are investing now will reap very huge gains in the future.” He added that, “Though the real estate prices have fallen in Austin TX, the market still has its charm. Unlike in the other parts of the country where the inventory keeps on accumulating, the Austin TX real estate market’s inventory is not excessive as the buyers are snapping up properties. The fall of the prices of office spaces in Austin has attracted many investors from around the globe.” Speaking on the move, Mr. Joe Cline said, “Investing in Austin real estate is now one of the wisest decisions that one can make.” About Affinity Properties Affinity Properties is one of the most productive and experienced REALTORS in Austin. Affinity Properties has been in business in Austin for over 6 years and specializes in west Austin from Lake Austin to Lake Travis. Affinity Properties is a RE/MAX agent in the Austin, Texas market. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">www.affinityproperties.com</a> and <a href="http://www.joecline.com">www.joecline.com</a>. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at www.remax.com. RE/MAX is proud of its Premier Community Citizenship, which has raised tens of millions of dollars for deserving organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Children’s Miracle Network and The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation. Contact: Joe Cline REMAX Capital City Affinity Properties Group (512) 795-4532 info@affinityproperties.com ###

This is The Right Time to Invest in Austin Real Estate Market

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) June 10, 2009 – “The prices of the properties and office spaces kept on falling through the past f...

Affinity Properties Group Explains Why Austin real Estate Market is not affected by Global Recession

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 21, 2009 – “Austin TX is a desirable place to move, the real estate market of Austin will never go down like the other real estate markets. Office space and housing expenses are very cheap in Austin TX when compared to the other parts of the Country. This isn’t really good news for the sellers though. Sellers can expect to make concessions in the next 18 months. For real estate investors, this is the right time to invest in the Austin real estate market. The investors have realized this and lots of people have started to invest in properties around Austin. The property sellers are also able to get marginal profits out of these deals” says Mr. Joe Cline of REMAX Capital City, <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">Affinity Properties</a> Group. Speaking about the current trends of the Austin real estate market, Mr. Joe Cline said, “Consumers were holding their hard earned money without investing in the Austin real estate due to lack of confidence back in the year 2008. Things have changed a lot these days. This year (2009) is considered to be the period of recovery of the Austin real estate market and so many people across the Globe are now very much interested in investing in our market. The current attraction is investing in office spaces and office condominiums available in Austin. People can live in Austin TX without the need of a 6 digit salary and hence lots of people prefer working in Austin. With the great availability of office spaces in Austin at a very affordable pricing, the employers are taking this as a great opportunity to relocate their offices where the employees feel happy to work.” Speaking on the move, Mr. Joe Cline said, “By seeing the current situation of the Austin real estate market, it is evident that Austin will continue to be one of the best real estate markets in the Country. Austin real estate market will reach its peak if the job market regains its shape soon.” “Investors have to realize the fact that now is the right time to take advantage of the low pricing of the homes and office spaces in Austin. The Global market is expected to regain its shape very soon and once the market regains strength, the properties in Austin may be out of reach, having appreciated significantly.” About Affinity Properties Affinity Properties is one of the most productive and experienced REALTORS in Austin. Affinity Properties has been in business in Austin for over 6 years and specializes in west Austin from Lake Austin to Lake Travis. Affinity Properties is a RE/MAX agent in the Austin, Texas market. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.affinityproperties.com">www.affinityproperties.com</a> and <a href="http://www.joecline.com">www.joecline.com</a>. About RE/MAX International, Inc. RE/MAX was co-founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in 1973. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 Sales Associates in more than 70 countries. No one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. Today, all U.S. home listings in thousands of cities and towns can be found at www.remax.com. RE/MAX is proud of its Premier Community Citizenship, which has raised tens of millions of dollars for deserving organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Children’s Miracle Network and The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation. Contact: Joe Cline REMAX Capital City Affinity Properties Group (512) 795-4532 info@affinityproperties.com ###

Affinity Properties Group Explains Why Austin real Estate Market is not affected by Global Recession

Austin, Texas ( PressReleaseCollection ) May 21, 2009 – “Austin TX is a desirable place to move, the real estate market of Austin will neve...