Thank you all for your insight (and Luetta for your condolences).

The condo is being sold furnished, so it isn't empty. That's a plus. And my Mom's homes were always "staged." She was just that way. They always looked very nice and decorated and neat. Although I know she didn't upgrade appliances to stainless or add granite countertops. She would have thought that a waste of money!

So... the consensus is to drop the price again, and I finally heard from my realtor there late yesterday and that was her opinion too. Drop the price to 100K until the end of the year, then rent it for the winter season if it doesn't sell and try again in the spring.

Linda - Wed Sep 24 2008, 05:24

What are the best places within 30-40 minutes of Santa Fe for horse property and great places to ride? I'm

Asked Thu Jul 3 2008, 16:43 by Linda - Santa Fe - Home Buying - 4 answers

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Frank, that would be amazing if for me if I have the winning lottery number! I'm of more modest means, in the $250K range... awesome property though! - Thu Jul 3 2008, 18:39

Help! Decisions, Decisions

Asked Wed Jun 18 2008, 16:54 by Linda - Austin - Home Buying - 9 answers

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thanks to everyone for their help. there is much to consider. my timeframe is flexible so that helps. i have time to research and take everyone's great input into consideration.

can't wait to get out of the cold! - Thu Jun 19 2008, 16:29

What is Webberville like?

Asked Wed May 14 2008, 11:45 by Linda - Austin - Home Buying - 10 answers

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thanks for your reply. i do like the lay of the land in the bastrop area, the only problem i am seeing is that all the property i see on the MLS seems to be wooded (yes, i do know that it's the Lost Pines area!). and clearing and establishing rugged enough pasture for horses to tred on is expensive and takes quite awhile.

on the other hand, when i see the occasional cleared piece of land, there are NO trees at all. looking for a happy medium with the tree and pasture balance! - Mon Jun 2 2008, 13:26

thanks jeffrey. good information.
Selling my house so I can buy a home 2,000 miles away is going to be a good trick. Not impossible, as people manage to do it, but logistically it's much harder with animals. There's my dog and cat in addition to the horses. Renting or leasing while looking to buy doesn't seem like an option. I just spent a week in Austin in April, and it wasn't long enough to really look around. A month would be better.

And then there's the fact that most sellers probably don't want to tie up selling their house contingent upon me selling my house.

I may give you a call. - Wed May 14 2008, 23:27

Yes, that is what my friend meant, stay west of I-35....!
My daughter is not sure if she wants to start college right after high school. She may want to take a year off in between. So on or off campus is up in the air right now.
I do like the Driftwood area quite a bit. My search would be easier if i didn't have horses, but boarding is very expensive (plus we like having them around to jump on and ride when we want to). Maybe I should start a small boarding stable, then I wouldn't have to commute anywhere! - Wed May 14 2008, 12:53

Thanks for the reply.
A friend of mine who has lived in austin all their life said i should definitely stay west of austin. But land and homes seem much pricier in the driftwood, dripping springs, wimberley area for what i am looking for. Also, east and southeast of austin seems to be more what i consider horse country (coming from the east coast). It's flatter, and seems greener and less rocky. - Wed May 14 2008, 12:22

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