The August statistics for existing home sales has been released for Texas and the U.S. In terms of the number of homes sold, Texas (as a whole) and the U.S. performed better than in 2015. If you have plans to buy or sell, I'd appreciate the opportunity to help you. To discuss your options, contact me today via email, by phone at 512-650-7300, or by using the comment box at the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About ACL Music Festival
Early every fall, one of Austin's most popular events (and we've got a lot we can attend throughout the year) takes over Zilker Park near downtown Austin. The Austin City Limits Music Festival began in 2002 as just a two-day event hosting 67 bands and 42,000 attendees. Now celebrating it's 15th year, ACL occupies the park for two consecutive, three-day weekends with 8 stages, over 130 artists, and more than 400,000 enthusiastic music lovers. ACL offers more than just music so while waiting for your favorite … [Read more...]
Moving to Austin? You Should Know About Friday Night Lights
Moving to Austin? You should know a bit about the Friday Night Lights. Any self-respecting Texan knows that, in the fall, Friday nights are for high school football. It doesn't matter if you are in a city or out in a small town, high school football is a big deal here. In referring to high school football, 'Friday Night Lights' became a popularized reference after the 1990 book of the same name was published. It chronicled the story of the 1998 Permian High School Panthers football team's run for the state … [Read more...]
Mortgage Availability Index Improving – Is it 2006 All Over Again?
For the past several years, the mortgage industry has been relaxing the strict requirements that were put in place after the mortgage crisis. The Mortgage Bankers Association has an index called the Mortgage Credit Availability Index that measures how easy it is to get a mortgage (the higher the number, the easier it is to get a mortgage). Take a look at the graph below to see how much easier it has gotten since April 2013: Obviously, we don't want to repeat the mortgage crisis that stretched roughly from … [Read more...]
August 2016 Housing Statistics – Austin
The Austin area housing statistics are available for August. Resale homes in August 2016 nearly kept pace with those sold in August 2015. Last month, just 28 fewer homes sold than a year ago, but the homes that did sell, sold for higher prices. All the August data is below and be sure to check back soon for data for Texas and the U.S. If you or someone you know plan to buy or sell, I’d love an opportunity to earn your business. I can be reached via email, by phone at 512-650-7300, or by using the comment box … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – August 2016
The Austin neighborhood home sale data for August has been added to my website. 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. Summary stats can be seen by all, while those that register (it's free!) can see detailed sales information. 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 – September 2016
In this edition of “How’s the Market in Horizon Park,” I talk about the August stats and take a look at the 2016 year-to-date numbers. 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. Previous editions of How’s the Market in Horizon Park are also available. If you prefer to read instead of watch, here are the chart and … [Read more...]
For Sale! 12716 Coralberry Cove, Austin, TX 78732
Beautiful back yard at 12716 Coralberry Cove with a saltwater pool & spa, covered patio, uncovered patio, built-in kitchen, and landscaped to add privacy. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an office, and game room. Located on a cul-de-sac within the Majestic Oaks neighborhood of Steiner Ranch and is a walkable distance to the elementary, middle school, and park by using the designated walking trail. Professional photos and video can be found here, along with additional information about the property. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – September 2016
In this edition of “How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch,” I talk about the August stats and also look at the year-to-date numbers. 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. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Steiner Ranch, contact me via email or at 512-650-7300. Previous editions of How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin – UT Football
This Sunday, the Longhorns will kick off the 2016 football season with a home game against Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. In this vintage Austin photo, UT football players warm up during the 1941 season. … [Read more...]
Coming Soon! 12716 Coralberry Cove, Austin, TX 78732
Coming soon in Steiner Ranch! 12716 Coralberry Cove is located on a cul-de-sac and has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an office, and upstairs game room. The lovely back yard includes a saltwater pool, spa, covered & uncovered patios, and an outdoor kitchen. Professional photos and video will be available by September 7. Additional information, including room sized, school information, and detailed descriptions can be found here. If you have any questions or to arrange an exclusive, pre-MLS showing, please … [Read more...]