https://everloved.com/life-of/joseph-kozusko/obituary/ Click here for the Obituary Link Holding On, Letting Go - A Conversation with Joseph  and Laura Lee Kozusko click here to listen to the podcast In this intimate episode of Affairs of the Heart, Amber and Maria sit down with Joseph and his wife Laura Lee as they share the raw, beautiful truths of living through the final days of life. With grace, love, and surprising moments of lightness, they talk about what really matters, what they're learning in letting go, and how love endures-even in the goodbye Joseph's obituary Joseph Michael Kozusko was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 26th, 1973. He was relocated to Dallas, Texas 3 days later, and was raised there through high school. He was born to Patricia Schwettman and Thomas Kozusko and brought up alongside his siblings, Mary Catherine Kozusko and Jim Kozusko. Joseph and Laura Lee (Carter) married in Hawaii in 2002 and then made their home in Austin, Texas. They had 2 child...

 SHOULD YOU BUY a "FLIPPED" HOUSE?  Have you personally ever considered and wondered if you, yourself should BUY  a "flipped house." In my 15+ years of predominantly residential Central Austin brokerage practice and experience, here are my insights, opinions, suggestions and things to be cognizant of.  #1. Absolutely, for sure get a LICENSED INSPECTION on the flipped house! Not all flippers are the same. Just like in life there is a wide spectrum in regards to quality. Some flippers are flat out awful. They make very lipstick-like improvements, skip the expensive items such as the foundation, and plumbing and try to trick the consumer into paying more for a home, when the consumer shouldn't.  On the Flip Side (this joke was just too obvious) There are also excellent high-quality flippers whom selectively choose which homes they flip, and then they invest carefully and beautifully while genuinely  improving a home! Some of these hi-quality upper tier flippe...

  Deed Restrictions or Municipal Zoning Laws...... WHICH ONE PREVAILS As a real estate professional, you know that property use is regulated in multiple ways. Two of the most important legal mechanisms that control land use are  deed restrictions  and  municipal zoning laws . While both affect what property owners can and cannot do with their land, they are fundamentally different in terms of their source, enforcement, and flexibility.  Understanding these differences will help you better guide your clients through potential limitations on their properties. Municipal Zoning Laws: Government-Imposed Regulations Zoning laws are local government regulations that dictate how land can be used within a city or county. These laws are part of a community planning effort to ensure organized growth, prevent conflicting land uses, and protect public health and safety. Key Characteristics of Zoning Laws: Enforced by local government agencies (city or county planning de...