Austin, Texas – May 4th, 2009 -- Real estate expert, Kenn Renner, on May 9, 2009, will present two timely seminars at the Avery Ranch community (1) First Time Home Buying and (2) Protesting Your Property Tax Bill.

The seminar presentation that begins at 2 P.M. is two of his most popular presentations in his American Dream Seminar Series – (www.AmericanDreamSeminars.com). The first seminar will be “Secrets to Buying Your First Home,” which will cover realities of today’s real estate market and what he describes as the “Perfect Opportunity” to buy a first home. He will explore:

•    The reasons why home ownership is a great financial move,
•    The 10 steps to the home buying process, as well as the truth about the home mortgage market.
•    Opportunities in foreclosures, short sales and REO property will also be revealed.
•    Students will learn techniques to renegotiate a lease and/or reducing or eliminating penalties associated with leases.
•    Of critical importance, Kenn will discuss the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit.

Kenn is deeply involved in the Avery Ranch community. He has helped over 200 families become Avery Ranch residents – far more than any other broker. “I have been an advocate for Avery Ranch since it’s opening in 2000. I prepared my home-buying clients to get involved with Avery long before it ever opened for home sales. The day DR Horton opened the subdivision I had 17 purchase contracts on the table. Believe it or not – prices in Avery Ranch started in the 130’s for a brand new home.” Renner adds, “I continue to support Avery Ranch by educating first time and move up home buyers about this great area.”

At 4 P.M. Kenn will present his second seminar presentation, “Texas Property Tax Reform & Protesting Your Tax Bill.” This timely seminar will cover the new property tax reform laws as well as secrets of how to effectively protest your property tax bill. He will be providing a workbook on the subject of property taxes in Texas and a case study of an actual property tax protest. Kenn adds, “if a home owner feels that the county has assessed their property incorrectly, I will provide a free property tax analysis to help them with their property tax protest.”

The seminars highly informative and they are free. Renner concludes, “This is an opportunity for me to give back to the community and to help share my 25 years of real estate experience in a casual and comfortable atmosphere.”

To register for the seminar visit www.BuyAustin.com or Kenn’s new website he has developed specifically for Avery Ranch – www.BuyAveryRanch.com.

About Kenn Renner:
Kenn Renner has been teaching real estate seminars in Austin and around the Nation since 1994.  He has personally has helped thousands of homebuyers purchase homes as a direct result of their attending the seminars. He is consistently ranked by the Austin Business Journal as one of the top individual real estate agents in central Texas. Since 2005 he has closed over $80,000,000 in residential homes sales making him the #1 selling agent in Williamson County. Kenn is a frequent guest on business talk radio as a real estate expert. He also has appeared more than a dozen times on National Television – HGTV’s House Hunters.

Contact Information:

Kenn Renner, Broker/Speaker
Keller Williams Realty, Lake Travis
1921 Lohmans Crossing
Austin, TX 78634
(512) 423-5626 (call or Text)
Website:  http://www.BuyAustin.com

On the weekend of February 7th and 8th DR Horton's newest Cedar Park community Creekview will host a real estate expo and a series of seminar presentations featuring real estate expert Kenn Renner (www.BuyAustin.com) of Keller Williams Realty.  The seminars will cover a myriad of subjects including:

1.    Buying your first home
2.    Move-up strategies
3.    How to negotiate with landlords
4.    Income tax benefits of home ownership
5.    $7,500 Federal First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
6.    Energy efficiency of new homes
7.    Lowest interest rates in decades

The one hour presentations will be held at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM both days and Kenn will be providing all who attend a free copy of "Your First Home" written by best selling author Gary Keller – a $20 value.  There will also be an opportunity to tour the current inventory homes that are available in Creekview.  DR Horton offers substantial incentives to homebuyers on their completed inventory homes.

All homes in Creekview feature three sides masonry & two car garages and range from 1,508 square feet to 2,402 square feet with prices from the low $200s. For those want to build there is a fine selection of plans and home sites available.

"Creekview's number one draw is its location," says sales agent Daisy McLester. "Located in the heart of Cedar Park's rolling hills, the community is a peaceful escape from busy traffic, yet just a short commute to downtown Austin with the new toll road 183A just five minutes away". Parents can rest assured their children are receiving top-notch education in the highly acclaimed Leander School District. Artie Henry Middle School and Vista Ridge High School is within walking distance.

The new Ronald Reagan Elementary School is scheduled to open this fall. Creekview's new pool and amenity center is scheduled to open this summer. "I am so excited about this neighborhood and with interest rates coming down our homes have become even more affordable" McLester adds, "And with Kenn explaining all the ins and outs of buying a new home I really encourage everyone to come out to the expo"

To get to Creekview take Parmer Lane to Brushy Creek Road and travel west. Turn right on Vista Ridge Blvd. and left on East Park Street. The Expo is all day and seminars are at 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday February 7th & 8th. The expo is open to the public and the admission is free.

For more information visit www.BuyCreekview.com or call/text Kenn Renner @ 512-423-5626

About Kenn Renner:
Kenn Renner (www.BuyAustin.com) is a national speaker & author on the subject of real estate and finance. He has been featured on HGTV's House Hunters and is a guest expert on nationally syndicated radio talk shows. He has helped more than one thousand Central Texas families purchase their homes including over two hundred DR Horton home owners.  Corporate Disclosure: Kenn Renner is a buyer’s representative and does not represent nor have an exclusive right to sell DR Horton homes.

About DR Horton:
DR Horton "Americas Builder" (www.DRHorton.com) is the number one selling builder in Austin and in the Nation. Creekview is DR Horton's newest Cedar Park community.

Contact Information:
Kenn Renner, Broker/Speaker
Keller Williams Realty, Lake Travis
1921 Lohmans Crossing
Austin, TX 78634
(512) 423-5626 (call or Text)
Email:  Kenn@buyaustin.com
Website:  http://www.BuyAustin.com

Austin, Texas – December 9, 2008 -- Top Austin Real Estate Broker, Kenn Renner (www.BuyAustin.com), in conjunction with Keller Williams Realty Lake Travis Market Center, has created a new website specifically geared to helping sellers needing to liquidate their property as soon as possible. The new website, www.AustinFireSale.com, will feature properties that are at least 10 to 20% below current market value. Kenn will also feature HUD foreclosures and REO (Real Estate Owned) properties, as well.

“Although my intention when taking a listing is to get the seller the maximum price on their property, there are times when a seller must sell and a discounted price is the best price to accomplish that objective,” Kenn mentions. “I have two properties right now that need to be liquidated — one is in Lakeway with an incredible 10 mile view listed for $199,900 with comparable properties selling in the $230-240,000 range and the other is located in North Austin that is an estate sale that was listed originally at $267,000 and is now being liquidated at a price of $210,000. Both properties would be great for first time home buyers, investors, or empty nesters who would like a one story plan,” adds Renner.

Kenn Renner, who is a national speaker and one of Central Texas’ top real estate brokers concludes, “We are in a shifting real estate market; now buyers have the upper hand. So, when selling a property, pricing and staging strategies are incredibly important along with extreme marketing exposure. Having the right real estate professional — whether buying or selling — is critical in this market; buyers and sellers should never try to ‘go-it-alone.’ I am a firm believer in educating and counseling my clients; I try to see into the future by observing and studying the trends of the past and the trends of today and price ahead of the market. I am always an optimist, but I am also a realist. My advice is:  if you don’t ‘need’ to sell, then stay out of the market. If you ‘need’ to sell, then get with an experienced, top-selling real estate agent and price your home right. On the other hand, if you are in the market to purchase a home—enjoy the great selection of homes that this ‘buyer’s market’ has to offer. With interest rates nearing the 5% level on 30-year-fixed mortgages and the new tax incentives being offered, there is no better time in recent history to buy a home.”

This week’s below-market properties featured on www.AustinFireSale.com are as follows:

44 White Magnolia, Austin, Texas, 78734 (Lakeway). One Story, 1615 square foot, three bedroom, two bath built in 2005. Located in the Preserve at Lakeway with a 10-mile view over the Hill Country. Situated in Lake Travis ISD and just 5 minutes to the new Hill Country Galleria.
MLS # 3300198

7210 Chimney Corners, Austin, Texas 78731 (Far West Blvd.). One Story, 1606 Square foot, two bedroom, two bath townhome just 10 minutes from downtown Austin. Completely renovated with hardwood floors, new carpet, fresh paint, and an oversized two car garage.
MLS # 5429759

To view these fine properties and to contact Kenn for a private showing, visit: www.AustinFireSale.com.

About Kenn Renner:

Kenn Renner is a recognized national speaker on the subject of real estate, finance, and achievement. He has been featured on HGTV’s number one rated show “House Hunters” and is a guest expert on national and local financial radio shows. He has recently been elected to the Agent Leadership Council of Keller Williams Realty – Austin’s number one real estate company. For all of the latest real estate wisdom including upcoming free seminar presentations, visit www.BuyAustin.com.

About Keller Williams Realty:

Keller Williams Realty has recently opened its newest facility: the “world class” Lake Travis Market Center. The state-of-the-art facility boasts 15,000 square feet of high-tech triple-A office space, conference rooms, and training facilities; and is located just 14 miles from downtown Austin near beautiful Lake Travis.

To register for the seminar series, please contact Kenn Renner’s office at (512) 423-5626 or register on-line at www.BuyAustin.com

Contact info:

Kenn Renner, Broker/Speaker
Keller Williams Realty, Lake Travis
1921 Lohmans Crossing
Austin, TX 78634
(512) 423-5626 (call or Text)
Email:  Kenn@buyaustin.com
Website:  http://www.buyaustin.com

Austin, Texas, October 23, 2008 -- On Saturday, October 25th national speaker and Austin real estate expert, Kenn Renner, will be presenting a free real estate finance and foreclosure seminar at the Brockton location of Amplify Credit Union (formerly IBM Credit Union). The seminar is part of Amplify University’s on-going educational series. The two part seminar will focus on the current status of the mortgage market and investing in foreclosures.

Kenn will discuss how the “credit crisis” has affected lending policies, interest rates and the availability of funds.  He will separate fact from fiction and dispel many of the falsities that the national media has purported.  The truth is that banks “are” lending and those that want to buy in today’s buyers market can get the financing they need – especially first time home buyers. Austin’s strong economy will be discussed and how it has been relatively sheltered from the housing crisis that has hammered other parts of the Nation. Part II of the seminar will focus on foreclosures, short sales, REO’s and HUD Repos.  Strategies for capitalizing on some of the best real estate bargains in recent history will be covered in detail. Case studies and actual foreclosed properties that are available right now will be discussed.  The seminar is free and Kenn will be giving away copies of Gary Keller’s (Keller William’s CEO) best selling books from his “millionaire” series. For first time home buyers Kenn will be providing free copies of “Your First Home – A Proven Guide to Home Ownership” ($20 Value). Previous seminars and presentations can be found at Kenn’s video site and at Youtube at Kenn Renner's video channel.

Seminar information:
Where: Amplify Credit Union
2608 Brockton Drive
Austin, TX 78758
(Brockton @ Burnet)
When:   Saturday, October 25th 1P.M.
Cost:    Free
To register for the free seminar – visit www.buyaustin.com

About Kenn Renner:
Kenn Renner is a top selling Austin realtor and national speaker on the subject of real estate. He is a frequent guest expert on local and national investment radio shows. His twenty five year career has spanned three states including Alaska, California and Texas. In the past three years, Kenn has closed over $80,000,000 in home sales. He has been featured on several episodes of HGTV’s #1 rated show “House Hunters”. Kenn lives with his wife and two children near scenic Lake Travis just outside of Austin.

Contact:
Kenn Renner
Keller Williams Realty Inc
Broker/Speaker
Lake Travis, 1927 Lohmans Crossing
Austin, Tx 78634
(512) 423-5626
Kenn@buyaustin.com
www.buyaustin.com