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Austin, Texas ( PRFriend ) 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 Austin Texas real estate 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 Austin real estate 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 www.remax.com.

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Austin, Texas ( PrFriend ) 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 Affinity Properties Group .

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 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 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

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Austin, Texas ( PRFriend ) June 4, 2009 – “The Austin real estate market has seen many ups and downs through the past three months (Jan 2009- March 2009). The interesting thing about the Austin real estate market is that the prices kept on swinging more frequently, going up to $250k mark from $230k and then falling back again. The graphs plotted with the data of selling price prevailing in the Austin real estate market for the period Jan 2009 – March 2009 will show a ‘w’ shaped pattern” says Mr. Joe Cline.

He added that, “I am not going to overwhelm you with numbers and figures anymore, let’s get to the point now. Though the real estate market seems to be depressed world-wide and is waiting for a recovery, the Austin real estate market has survived the toughest economic period successfully. The sale prices of the office spaces in Austin have fallen by 27% this March and hence they have sold very quickly. Many investors are very much interested to buy properties in Austin because of the ready availability of properties and the very affordable pricing.“

“Towards the end of March 2009, the real estate prices climbed up and turned favorable to both the sellers and buyers equally. These are favorable signs for the growth of Austin real estate market. However, it is not wise to foresee the market condition by just seeing an increase in the prices of properties for just one month. If the prices continue to rise, investors will be able to reap great returns in near future”, says Mr. Joe Cline

He concluded that, “The current Austin real estate market condition is really favorable for the buyers. The oversupply of the properties and office spaces in Austin and the falling prices are good opportunities for the investors. Austin is one of the best places in the country for both individuals and businesses; best quality of life, good employment growth, etc. The smart money is on the move to acquire properties in Austin.”

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 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 www.remax.com.

Contact:
Joe Cline
REMAX Capital City
Affinity Properties Group
(512) 795-4532
info@affinityproperties.com

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If you are looking for Real Estate in Texas, you have got a lot of options to choose from. You can purchase all kinds of properties including lake houses, luxury condos, vacation homes, and ranches. Of course, there are many more choices, but the perfect fit is definitely out there. Whatever kinds of real estate you want, Texas has certainly got it. Read on to find out a bit more about what makes Texas real estate such a good investment. Our focus here will be recreational and retirement properties.

We start our tour of Texas real estate in Austin, the state capital. You can get all kinds of properties in this booming city, and there is a thriving community here. Numerous local universities such as the University of Texas are located in Austin. There some big corporations as well. Dell, IBM, and Samsung have their headquarters in this area. If you are looking to retire, Austin also has three beautiful lakes and some great scenery. Our next stop is Lake Buchanan in central Texas, a popular spot for retirement. This area of Texas is perfect for fishing and boating, and there several communities around the lake where the population is mostly retired people.

Moving along, we come to Horseshoe Bay. This resort and retirement community rests along Lake LBJ in the central part of the state. Just a short distance from Austin, Horseshoe Bay has some superb golf courses and mild weather. Another scenic spot for recreational activities and a prime location for Texas Properties is Marble Falls. The picturesque Lake Marble Falls is not too far from Austin and San Antonio. It is a beautiful place to live or set up a business for tourists or retirees. Many of the people who live here actually commute to work in Austin, so you get a diverse community.

Our last destinations for this little tour of Texas real estate is Port Aransas. This is one of the most popular tourist towns in all of Texas. A lot of tourists come in to spend a long weekend. Others come for extended vacations. Then there are those that just cannot get enough and buy property here to settle down for a lifetime! Port Aransas is perfect for swimming, boating, sunbathing, and fishing. Don’t forget the shops and restaurants either. It is a great place to be. Make sure to look for more information on Texas real estate, since this is just a small fraction of what is available.

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Austin, Texas ( PRFriend ) 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, Affinity Properties 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 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 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

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Austin, Texas (  ) April 16, 2009  – “You may have noticed that the Austin Real estate market(http://www.affinityproperties.com) hasn’t lost all its vitality even under the nationally depressive economic conditions of late. One of the main reasons of this popularity of the Austin real estate is the green building method followed by many builders in and around Austin. Today, the Austin real estate market is the leader of global green building methods. Green building methods have grabbed the attention of real estate investors around the globe. Hence, it is becoming more and more important to own the Green Professional certification issued by the National Association of Home Builders” says Mr. Joe Cline of affinityproperties.com.

Speaking about the Green Professional certification in more detail, Mr. Joe Cline said, “This certification is offered by the National Association of Home Builders. The National Association of Home Builders chose Austin Texas as their hub to introduce the green-building guidelines back in the year 2004 because Austin, Texas was the leader of green building technology at that period. This certification course includes 24 hour training about the techniques to be used to provide the investors and buyers of the real estate market eco-friendly green homes. The main motive of the program is to cut down the energy usage, lower the emissions and reduce the cost of construction. On successful completion of the program, candidates will be awarded the CGP designation which is a high degree of professional competence.”

This certification will be a necessity for every Austin realtor to survive in the market in future. This certification is only available for individuals and not the companies or projects. This special course will be provided many times across the nation every month.

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 www.affinityproperties.co

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
Affinity Properties Group
(512) 795-4532
info@affinityproperties.com

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Austin, Texas ( Prfriend )  April 6, 2009 — “Eco-friendliness is a buzzword today. With the huge importance given to eco-friendliness, the green building programs have achieved peak popularity through the recent years. The Green building program introduced in the Austin Real Estate market back in 1991 is now widely used by the realtors around the nation. Though green technology is adopted by various real estate markets around the nation, the Austin real estate market is still one of the leaders of Green Building programs.” says Mr. Joe Cline of (http://www.affinityproperties.com) affinityproperties.com.

Speaking about the Austin real estate’s green building programs, Mr. Joe Cline said, “The green building programs are the great resources for the people who like to be eco-friendly. These green building programs of the Austin real estate market help the owner of homes in Austin conserve energy with the use of modern technologies ranging from the use of solar panels to the construction of eco-friendly modern homes. The (http://www.affinityproperties.com) Austin real estate market has been effectively using Green Building techniques for almost a decade now. Various surveys indicate that, this green building effort made by the Austin  market have helped home owners to cut down their electricity bills by 30-40%. Moreover, Austin has recently coined ‘clean-tech’ which refers to the successful ventures based in green technology”

He added that, “Today, Austin Real Estate market is known as the hub of Green building technology. As Austin is the leader of green building programs, the National Association of Home Builders chose Austin as the center to launch the green-building guidelines. The guidelines where launched back in the year 2004 and is being followed to date by Austin Texas.”

Speaking on the move, the Austin realtor said, “It is predicted that the green building techniques will be of great importance by the end of 2009. Further recognition of the importance of green building  many Austin realtors are trying their best to receive the green certifications as well.”

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 http://www.affinityproperties.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 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’s Affinity Properties Group
(512) 795-4532
info@affinityproperties.com

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Austin, TX ( Prfriend ) November 20, 2008 — www.AffinityProperties.com, the authority in residential real estate in the Austin, Texas area, expands its website through updated home builder profiles. With its comprehensive line-up of services and information about the market and homebuilders, www.AffinityProperties.com provides prospective buyers with all the information needed to select the right homebuilder for their needs.

Affinity Properties started off its site with profiles of industry-famous homebuilders. Each profile describes in detail the types of home builds, local subdivision projects and the manner of which a homebuilder conducts its business. With these detailed information, Joe Cline, Affinity Properties’ top man, received tons of thank-you emails and requests for assistance from prospective buyers.

Yet the requests didn’t stop there. “People want to see profiles of other homebuilders, preferably of those that are still new to the industry. They want to see what the new breed of homebuilders have to offer,” says Joe Cline. With these, Affinity Properties scouted for new and even low cost homebuilders within Austin.

The commitment of Affinity Properties to providing prospective buyers with choices doesn’t end with its comprehensive homebuilder profiles. “We want buyers to make the right decision, so we offer assistance to those who want to know more about a specific builder,” Joe Cline continues, “All they have to do is call us.”

This is what exactly a home buyer like Rita Summers needs. “I want an unbiased opinion. I want someone to tell me whether or not the homebuilder I’m eyeing is the right match for my taste and most especially my budget,” she says.

Affinity Properties is not in any way connected to any of the homebuilders on the list. What its people have got to say about a builder is therefore no sales pitch. “We tell home buyers exactly what they need to hear; not what they want to hear,” says Joe Cline.

Now, www.affinityproperties.com boasts of more than forty homebuilder profiles. It plans to add more profiles, both newly established and those that it has probably missed. It plans to be the most comprehensive, detailed and unbiased profiler of homebuilders in Austin.

From Acanthus Homes and Apono Estate, to Austin City Lofts and Bellview Signature Homes, you have profiles of homebuilders that offer ‘design-it-yourself’ or custom home building. Brian A. Bailey and Brighton Homes are next. C is for Construction and for Capital Pacific, Carter Bruce, Casa Bella, and Celebration Homes. Moving on through the alphabet and there are Ewald Homes, First Republic, Gavurnik Builders, and Gehan Homes. Currently, the list runs on and on from A to Z.

Affinity Properties also contains information about the climate, lifestyle and home styles in different cities of Austin. These are first-hand information from the people of Affinity Properties who themselves are resident of Austin, Texas for a number of years. Home buyers who plan to move from one Austin city to the next or even from another state as far away as Miami, Florida to Austin would get a clearer picture of how his life in Austin would be.

For more information about Affinity Properties, visit our Austin Texas Real Estate website. We also provide complete community information for West Austin neighborhoods. Contact Joe Cline of Affinity Properties by calling 512-795-4532 or visit the Austin New Home Builders‘ Profiles.

Affinity Properties, Inc
Phone 512-795-4532
Fax 512-233-2231
info@affinityproperties.com

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