Roselind Hejl
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19070's Vintage Ongoing Remodel
Jennifer and Tony Latto, and their two girls, have a 1970’s vintage home in a very nice neighborhood of Austin. Jennifer, who is a registered architect and interior designer, has made some interesting updates to their home. Roselind: Jennifer, first of all, thank you for sharing your ideas on the ongoing remodel of your home. What have you done so far that has made a difference? Jennifer: We arrived from Boston just over two years ago and moved into a 70s home in Bee Cave W
November 17, 2009
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Negotiating the Real Estate Contract
Negotiating a successful real estate contract requires communication skills and the ability to create a environment of cooperation. Many of our real estate clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a “good agreement” - one in which the underlying interests of both buyer and seller are met. The results of a poor agreement may come back to haunt the parties after closing. Here are some thoughts for you to consider as
November 1, 2009
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A Deeper Connection with Your Home
Are you planning a remodel? Give some thought to the original style and finishes in your home before you begin. An appreciation for its stylistic roots will help you create a home that has an enduring style, and will be more valuable to buyers if you decide to sell. Build your improvements around the best original features of the home. Of course, electrical and mechanical components may not be able to be reused because of safety issues. And, the floor plan may benefit by som
November 1, 2009
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A Greener Walk to Your Front Door
We recently built a contemporary farmhouse style home. There was no lawn sod or sprinkler system for extra water. Deer are rampant in the neighborhood, so the landscaping choices are limited. We have dry periods too. Lady Bird Johnson once said - I like it when the land speaks its own language in its own regional accent. We intended to follow her lead. The terrain was left as natural as possible - mostly oaks and native grasses. When it came time to put in a front walk we we
February 2, 2009
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Kitchen Countertops - A Value Added Improvement
The material that covers your kitchen counters is one of the most visible and memorable features in your home. It helps to establish the design, color theme, and level of finish out. Today there are new choices in countertops, and old ones are making a comeback. If you are thinking of making a change, here are a dozen countertop choices for you to choose from: Granite: This has been the most popular choice in recent years. Granite is a strong, heat tolerant, and stain resist
August 31, 2008
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A Moving Day To Remember
My clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning On a Wednesday afte oo I received an urgent call. Their movers were supposed to arrive that morning. It was now mid-afte oon, and the movers had just shown up with a truck that was too small for the job. My clients tried to convince them to stay and
March 11, 2008
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A Moving Experience
My clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning On a Wednesday afte oo I received an urgent call. Their movers were supposed to arrive that morning. It was now mid-afte oon, and the movers had just shown up with a truck that was too small for the job. My clients tried to convince them to stay and
March 9, 2008
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It's Back to the Future for Real Estate
The serious decline in housing sales in many parts of the country is well documented. This downtu was preceded by several years of rising home prices in many areas. In some cases, prices rose beyond levels that were supported by local salaries, and were clearly not sustainable. The driving force that fueled the rise in home prices was the availability of low interest money. Easy availability of home mortgage money, plus historically low interest rates, allowed the demand side
October 6, 2007
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Tips for Safer Real Estate Ads
As Realtors, a routine part of our job is to write ad copy for newspapers, brochures and internet sites. Our goal is to create a favorable sense of the property and intrigue a potential buyer. However, it is easy to cross the line into false statements or discriminatory language. Although we may not intend to write discriminatory text, some of the language that we casually use may be interpreted that way. Today, more than ever, we must be careful that our property description
September 3, 2007
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Guidelines for Seller Representation
As Realtors, our fiduciary relationship with our clients requires a high level of good faith, loyalty and confidentiality. We have a duty to protect our clients' best interests. Here are some tips to improve the representation of your seller clients. Please note that these are only based on my personal experience as a Realtor, and are not intended to be legal advice. If you have a legal question about your duty to your clients or your clients' disclosures, you should contact
May 8, 2007
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Our Homes, Our Selves
"Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!" Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While this vocabulary conveys certain facts, it does not provide the tools to think about how to re-design a house in a fabulous way. It is valuable to be able to make the decisions that transform a poor design into a house that is memor
January 5, 2007
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Roselind Hejl
Green building is a design process that grows out of a connection with the natural landscape. It is a set of informed decisions that considers the site and materials to reduce the cost, maintenance, and energy usage of the home. Conservation is central to the green building approach. Green homes are healthier, safer, more comfortable, and cost less to operate. They connect people to the land and community around them. Here are seven green building ideas: Build a passive solar
September 30, 2006
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Austin Texas Real Estate Guide
Roselind & Jim live and breathe all aspects of real estate – from marketing and selling homes; to finding the right place for a buyer; to studying the market; to remodeling and construction; to architecture and design; to neighborhood and city planning. As a hobby, they like to build and remodel using green techniques.
November 9, 2009
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Roselind Hejl's Austin Texas Real Estate
Roselind Hejl, CRS, is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker United in Austin, Texas. Her website offers a wealth of knowledge about the City of Austin, homes for sale, real estate market trends and buying and selling tips. Named a Super Real Estate Agent of Texas (Texas Monthly)
September 23, 2007