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2015 best of austin badgeThis year, we wanted to honor some local Austin businesses that we have worked with in the past year that have gone above and beyond to help our customers with their new homes, condos, and apartments. We have compiled a list of contractors, mortgage lenders, and a variety of other businesses who have shown commitment to providing honest and quality work for Pauly Presley Realty customers.

We encourage you to show your support to these local companies by continuing to patronize their businesses in the future.

Our 2015 Best Austin Vendor Award Winners Are:

Mortgage Brokers

  • Sente Mortgage - www.sentemortgage.com
  • Capstar Lending, LLC - www.capstarlending.com
  • UFCU Mortgage Services - www.ufcu.org

 

Title Companies

  • Hay Legal…
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austin-moving-tips So you've bought a new home, and you're beginning the process of relocating your belongings and furniture. What might be largest headache along the way is actually moving all those things! Here are some tips from the moving pros that will help transferring into your new Austin home as easy as possible.

Wrap Breakables in Clothing, Towels, or Blankets

While in many cases it makes the most sense to pack your items and separate them by where in the house they will go, you can save a whole lot of time and money by packing your soft bedroom items (clothes, blankets, towels) with your breakable kitchenware. This method will protect your plates and kitchen ware from breaking, and save you from having to wrap everything up in bubble wrap or newspaper.

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orange piggy bank and calculatorIf you're a young and upstart couple with the world in front of you, you have a different set of priorities than other people. You're probably just looking to get student loans paid off, get things paid for, and not make any outrageous expenses where applicable. Therefore, a lot of things start going off the wayside. One of those elements that may slip to the wayside is real estate. It shouldn't be a surprise that an Austin realty company would be talking about this, but we do genuinely care. As young people, why should you care about an investment in Austin real estate?

If you read our article a couple weeks back, we talked about the worst real estate advice we'd ever heard: don't invest. This article directly applies to what we're talking about today.…

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couple moving boxesMost of us know that moving into a new home can be extremely stressful. As some of the most trusted real estate agents in Austin, we know this better than most, and we want you to be fully prepared to move into your new home with ease. Here are four tips that should make your life a little easier, and get you started on the right track for making your move worry-free.

1. Use Saran Wrap and Stretch Wrap, They Can Be Life Savers!
It is astounding the possibilities that saran wrap holds to make moving that much easier. Use it to secure the tops of your drawers so none of your silverware or clothing gets tossed around in the move. You can also use the bigger rolls of to wrap the handles of your garden and kitchen tools together (like shovels, brooms, mops)…

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cup of coffee with heart shaped creamMornings can be a tall order, especially when dealing with Austin mornings. The headache-inducing mix of traffic, weather, and the weekday grind means that you deserve something amazing to keep your energy going. That's why we've cherry picked some of the greatest Austin coffee places to help you in your quest to stay awake.

The Steeping Room is a tea shop that some would describe as “Instagram worthy,” since you HAVE to share photos of your delicious teas. While the tea is obviously delicious, the food is art. Each meal, from a muffin to an entire Sunday brunch, is prepared with a degree of artistry that is almost unparalleled. Also, did I mention they have pretty darn good tea?

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery is a little bit of an institution. Originally…

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Gingerbread_House_Essex_CTAs 2015 begins, it's important to get all of your affairs in order. Starting with a clean slate is important, but cleaning your slate is a tall order. One of the most important items to get together is your Austin real estate portfolio. What to look at, what to avoid, what to simply ignore. With a tremendous amount of opinions being thrown at you from realtors, family, and friends, it is very easy to get overwhelmed.

At Pauly Presley Realty, we've heard a lot of advice. We've also given a lot of advice to potential homebuyers and investors in the greater Austin area. Real estate is often the most important investment that a family will make. You don't want to make any mistakes or else drastic consequences can happen. But there is one thing that we very…

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real world austin locationIf you're on this website, you are probably looking at buying some Austin real estate. First off, we're incredibly glad you came to the Pauly Presley blog for your research. Second, we know that you must feel pretty daunted about the journey ahead of you.

Moving is difficult. It's hard and there aren't many people that love to pack up their lives and relocate. We still do it and we still get unsettled anytime we're looking into a new city. That's why we wanted to dispel some myths around Austin. As Austin real estate experts, we know the pros and the cons and, by the end of this article, you should too.

1. I'm not going to live close to enough to my job.
In doing our research for this, we found that some people had this concern when they initially moved…

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ice on a tree branchIf you’ve lived in Austin for a while, you've felt our harsh winters. To prepare for the absolute worst weather conditions, the Pauly Presley Realty team has prepared a couple provisions for you on how to winterize a house to help you literally weather the storm.

1. Prepare a list.

Murphy's Law states that, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Unfortunately, this definitely applies to home maintenance. During rough winter weather, you might walk through your hallway one day and the next a fallen tree may suddenly greet you before your morning coffee. To prevent this, sit down for at least an hour and focus only on all the things that go wrong. Chances are that these things probably won't happen, but it's better to be prepared for anything…

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row of two story gray houses

At Pauly Presley Realty, we want to make sure that your house stands out. We very much want your house to be the envy of all of your neighbors. Over time, that pristine house in a great Austin neighborhood may fade into the background a little bit. Instead of letting your home be a victim to the ravages of weather and time, take your property into your hands and make your house the center of the neighborhood.

Here are the best ways to upgrade your home for more curb appeal.

Fresh coat of paint.

It might sound a bit obvious, but it also needs to be reiterated: new paint can completely change a house. Not just the color, either, but the way the home pops off of the curb. Over time, exteriors naturally fade, which is why some tender love and care…

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brewery-austinLet's face it, we live in a great city. The Austin real estate market is booming, and over a hundred people decide to buy a home in Austin every day. When the weather cools down in ATX, one of the best places to find yourself is in a warm pub enjoying a perfectly brewed beer. If you missed Austin Beer Week (October 24-November 2, 2014), it’s not too late to get your beer fix! These Austin brewery tours are an awesome way to stay out of the cold while sampling some local brews.

(512) Brewing Company
407 Radam Lane
Tour dates: Held on Saturdays
Cost: $10
Visit website to RSVP.

Visit any bar in Austin and you’re bound to find selections from this local microbrewery named for our city’s area code. (512) uses local and organic ingredients to give their…

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