It's beginning to feel a lot like Spring so check out these great Austin area events that will get you outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Zilker Park Kite Festival March 6: Zilker Park Grab the kids, dogs, and kite to take part of the oldest kite festival in the country! Contests, food, and games await. Get information about the festival schedule and parking here. SXSW March 11 - 20: Various Locations New music, films, and technology are heading to town for the internationally known festival. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About Bass Concert Hall
If you like seeing live shows, it's very possible you've been to Bass Concert Hall. Located on the UT Campus, with it's large stage and accommodations (for viewers, performers, and stagehands) it attracts some big name acts. Alvin Ailey Dance Company kicked it all off in 1981 and since then the stage has been graced by Aretha Franklin, Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, and famous Broadway musicals, to name a few. Visit their website to keep up on which acts are coming to town. … [Read more...]
January 2016 Housing Statistics – Texas & U.S.
The January housing statistics for Texas and the U.S. are available. In Texas, the number of homes sold and the median price for January both increased just over 6%. The entire nation saw a slightly higher increase in number of homes sold and median price, 7.5% and 8.2% respectively. 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...]
January 2016 Housing Statistics – Austin
The Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) has released the January housing statistics for Austin. When I first saw the numbers for this month, I was a bit perplexed. ABOR showed a drop of 1.9% in the number of homes sold. However, when I compared it to the number of homes sold in January 2015, I showed a drop around 5.6%. When contacted about the discrepancy, I was told that they are using a new reporting system. Apparently, it was buried in small print at the bottom linking to another page. Frankly, I think that … [Read more...]
Coming Soon! 2728 Shire Ridge Drive, Austin, TX 78732
2728 Shire Ridge is a beautiful home in Steiner Ranch. It has 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a game room, media room, and office. There is a wrap around porch with built-in grill & fireplace. This home is situated on a cul-de-sac backing to a greenbelt. Check back later for professional photos and video. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an exclusive pre-MLS showing of this home, please contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or by using the comment box at the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Coming Soon! 3327 Mulberry Creek, Austin, TX 78732
3327 Mulberry Creek in Steiner Ranch backs to a greenbelt and offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 half baths, and game room (a 2009 addition). Be sure to check back soon for professional photos and video. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an exclusive pre-MLS showing of this home, please contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or by using the comment box at the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Coming Soon! 12700 Tierra Grande Trail, Austin, TX 78732
Great home in Steiner Ranch will be coming to the market soon. It sits on a corner lot, backs to a greenbelt and offers 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, formal dining room, and sun room. Within walking distance of River Ridge Elementary School. Check back soon for professional photos and video. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an exclusive pre-MLS showing of this home, please contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or by using the comment box at the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin – City Hall
In this photo from 1920 you see Austin City Hall from the corner of 8th and Colorado. … [Read more...]
For Sale! 13321 Country Lake Drive, Austin, TX 78732
Located on a large homesite backing to a greenbelt in the Estates at Westridge neighborhood of Steiner Ranch, this home has 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, a game room, media room and a relaxing pool & spa in the private backyard. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a showing of this home, please contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or by using the comment box at the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About the “I Love You So Much” Grafitti
The iconic graffiti is painted on the wall of Jo's Hot Coffee in downtown Austin. Originally, just a sweet note written to one of the owner's of Jo's, it now serves as a spot for lovebirds and friends to snap photos together. … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – January 2016
The Austin neighborhood home sale data for January 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 – February 2016
In this edition of “How’s the Market in Horizon Park,” I discuss the opportunities to be an owner of an investment property in Horizon Park. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats. To view summary and detailed sales information for Horizon Park and surrounding neighborhoods, 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. Previous editions of How’s the Market … [Read more...]