Eric Estate

Facebook for Real Estate

Eric Hegwer — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:14:41 +0000

The world is changing – and with it also Real Estate Marketing. According to NAR, the National Association of Realtors, over 90% of homebuyers begin their home search on the web. In addition over 90% of Realtors use social media in one form or another. Did you know that the average Facebook user checks the site → Read more

Renting your house on Craigslist

Eric Hegwer — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:37:19 +0000

Craigslist is a great resource. If you don’t know about Craigslist it is basically a huge classified ad. Every major city around the world has one, and it is great place to buy and sell used stuff. I use it all the time for buying and selling things. Most recently used it to sell off → Read more

What do do when your kid locks themselves in your room

Eric Hegwer — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:17:33 +0000

File this one under Funny stories at open houses. You see all kinds of strange things as realtors. Not only do you get a glimpse into people’s private lives when you tour rental properties, but Sometimes some strange things happen at open houses. File this one under kids will be kids. Let’s set the scene – this → Read more

Home Appraisals for cash buyers in Austin

Eric Hegwer — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:37:28 +0000

The other day I was working with some cash buyers who were looking at the top 1% of the homes in the Austin real estate market. We found a great home in a fantastic neighborhood. One that had all of the features they wanted. It was the one. When dealing with a cash buyer, my → Read more

Views of the Texas Hill Country from every window

Eric Hegwer — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:34:16 +0000

Can you imagine looking to the north, and seeing only the beautiful green rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country? Yet still be only 15 minutes from downtown Austin, and the Domain? There’s a great little section of Austin called Cat Mountain that affords incredible views, privacy, and magnificent homes, and today we are featuring → Read more

The most beautiful home on the most beautiful street.

Eric Hegwer — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:43:54 +0000

WOW! Just WOW! Every town has one of those streets. The best street in town. The one with the best location, the best views, and the most beautiful homes. In Austin, the best street is Scenic Drive in Tarrytown. Hands down. If you ever get to drive it, it is gorgeous. Presented by Drew Tate → Read more

Live so close to Zilker park you can walk to ACL

Eric Hegwer — Sun, 26 May 2013 14:00:42 +0000

Near the intersection of Mopac and 360, there is a little section of town with some truly spectacular homes. It’s a little known street (that I’m gonna keep secret unless you really want to know). Originally built in the early 80′s this home was completely rebuilt in 2011, and is currently being listed by Patrick Huddleston → Read more

A house with land in Austin

Eric Hegwer — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:14:11 +0000

Are you looking for a house with some land in Austin? I have just the place for you. This place reminds me of the Robin Master’s Estate that used to be the home of Magnum P.I. And this place might even be nicer, except that there’s no Hawaiian beach out the back door. Listed by → Read more

Modern and contemporary in Spanish Oaks

Eric Hegwer — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:46:23 +0000

Spanish Oaks is one of those Areas that is just dripping with Luxury Homes. Our feature today is a great example. This 5 bedroom 8 bathroom! home is on over 3/4 acre and is being offered by Sandy Cary of Capital City Sothebys Realty. Off the main road, and in a private gated community (with → Read more

Where does the president stay when he visits Austin?

Eric Hegwer — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:06:13 +0000

Have you ever wondered where the President goes when he visits Austin? Sure there are several public appearances he does at places like Applied Materials, and Manor New Tech High School (one of the best in the country). But there are often street closures, and gaps in his schedule that aren’t made public. Where does → Read more