We are officially in the holiday season! Just look around and you're bound to witness some of the winter festivities, including the great opportunities below. Holidays at the Domain November 13 - December 24: The Domain Austin Mall Have your photo taken with Santa, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, watch the holiday light shows, and listen to strolling carolers as you complete your holiday shopping. Check the calendar here for a schedule of all the family friendly events. Blue Genie Art … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About Amy’s Ice Cream
Moving to Austin? You should know about Amy's Ice Creams. While in college in Boston, Amy Simmons worked in a growing ice cream shop. She helped the Boston business expand to Manhattan and Florida so when the ice cream shop was sold, Amy decided she had the knowledge and skills to begin her own company. Settling in Austin in 1984, Amy opened Amy's Ice Creams on Guadalupe, near the UT campus. Amy's later expanded beyond the Austin locations (there are currently 12) to Houston and San Antonio. With over 300 … [Read more...]
October 2015 Housing Statistics – Texas and US
The October housing statistics for Texas and the US are available. Across Texas, the number of homes sold decreased just slightly year-over-year for October while the year-to-date figure continues to increase. Nationally, October prices and number of homes sold increased compared to 2014 but were not able to keep up with the September 2015 numbers. If you have any questions regarding your specific real estate needs, please contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or use the form below. … [Read more...]
Do You Have Cash? Investment Opportunity!
I am aware of a house in Steiner Ranch that is going to be auctioned on the courthouse steps as part of the foreclosure process. The opening bid looks very attractive relative to the market value of the house. Of course, there is no assurance that the final bid will make the house a worthwhile investment, but it is definitely worth exploring further. If you have cash and want more information, please contact me directly at 512-650-7300 or by email. For those not familiar, mortgages are not permitted in this … [Read more...]
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About Dell
Moving to Austin? You should know about Dell. Although not Michael Dell's only entrepreneurial venture, it is certainly his most successful! Dell Computer Corporation began with just $1,000 in 1984, as PC's Limited, in Michael Dell's dorm room at the University of Texas. Building customized computers for businesses and computer enthusiasts was such a success, he left college after his freshman year to dedicate his time to his business. Four years after it's start, the company went public, generating $85 … [Read more...]
October 2015 Housing Statistics – Austin
The October 2015 housing statistics for the Austin area have been released by the Austin Board of Realtors. With the number of homes sold and price continuing to increase, both year-over-year and year-to-date, Austin's housing market is ranked the second most stable according to a recent Freddie Mac report. To get information specific to your situation, contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or use the form below. … [Read more...]
For Lease! 12700 Appaloosa Chase Drive, Austin, TX 78732
Fantastic brick home for lease with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and game room. Located in Steiner Ranch, within walking distance of Laura Welch Bush Elementary and Canyon Ridge Middle Schools. Master suite on main level, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and is open to the two-story family room. Lease available for 12 to 24 months. If you would like more information, contact me at 512-650-7300, Craig@RealEstateInAustin.com, or use the form towards the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – October 2015
The Austin neighborhood home sale data for October is now available. You can access the address, sales price, and other information for home sales in Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch, River Place, and other Austin area neighborhoods by clicking here. Detailed information is available for those who register and summary data is available for those who do not. If you any questions regarding buying or selling a home, please don't hesitate to contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or the form below. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Horizon Park – November 2015
In this edition of “How’s the Market in Horizon Park,” I talk about the October stats and look at how 2015 compares to 2014, so far. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats. To view summary and detailed sales information for Horizon Park, check out the Neighborhood Home Sale Data section of my website. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Horizon Park, contact me via email or at 512-650-7300. If you prefer to read instead of watch, here are the chart and … [Read more...]
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About the Capitol Building
Moving to Austin? You should know about the Capitol Building. Prior topics from this series on things to know if you’re a new resident to Central Texas can be read here. In 1881, eight architects submitted eleven designs for a national competition in hopes of their design being chosen to be the new Texas Capitol building. Elijah E Myers, architect of the Michigan and Colorado Capitol buildings, was selected as the winner. The construction of the Capitol was paid for in an unusual way, the state … [Read more...]
For Lease! 1213 Cassiopeia Way, Austin, TX 78732
This all brick home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an office, game room, and three car garage (tandem). It's located in the Summer Vista neighborhood of Steiner Ranch and is within walking distance of the elementary and middle schools. Available for lease for a duration of 12 to 24 months. You can view more details here and if you have questions or would like to schedule an exclusive showing, contact me at 512-650-7300, Craig@RealEstateInAustin.com, or use the form at the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – November 2015
In this edition of “How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch,” I talk about the October stats and I remind you that one month's stats are not the best representation of the overall condition of the market. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats .To view summary and detailed sales information for all Steiner Ranch neighborhoods, check out the Neighborhood Home Sale Data section of my website. Previous editions of How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch are also available. If you prefer to … [Read more...]