This article looks at the Brentwood Neighborhood in north central Austin.

This article describes a few small towns within 50 miles of Austin Texas.

In a buyers market, sellers wanting an edge may go ahead and make some of the improvements indicated by an energy audit, which focuses on things like insulation and the condition of the heating and cooling systems. This year's tax credits may help offset some of those costs.

While a new home is more energy efficient than an older home, those who own an older home don't have to give up on being green.

A few ideas on how to improve the looks of your home, inside and out.

Real estate agents view it as the "trifecta" of real estate success; the three areas to focus on that will guarantee a successful sell. Those three items are curb appeal, kitchens and bathrooms. Focusing on these three areas, regardless of whether or not you are preparing to sell your home, will help you bring your home up to par and appraise for the best value possible.

Starting the search for a new home can be both exciting and a little daunting. Whether Austin has been home-base for years or a brand new place, deciding which neighborhood to buy a house in can be a big decision.

The article looks are recent news in the mortgage industry.

The Austin area added about 3,300 jobs between March 2008 and March 2009, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. That's the good news. The bad news is that the local unemployment rate has gone from 3.8 percent in March 2008 to 6.2 percent this past March. Austin is not immune to the recession after all.

This article talks about the current status of the mortgage industry.