Let's take another road trip for this episode of Discover Austin. Rising from the Texas hill country, west of Austin and north of Fredericksburg, is Enchanted Rock. The park in which the pink granite mountains sits offers great hiking options, camping, bird watching, and more. Visit the park's website to get all the details before you head out west. If you'd prefer to read about Enchanted Rock, the video's transcript can be found below the video. If you'd like to see more episodes of Discover Austin, head to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
August 2018 Home Sale Data – Texas & U.S.
The Texas real estate market had a great August, selling almost 10% more resale homes than that of 2017. While not as robust, so far 2018 has seen 4.0% more resale homes sold across Texas. When we take a look at the entire country, while still outpacing August 2017, August 2018 only say a 0.7% increase in the number of resale homes sold. Even with such a discrepancy in the number of homes sold, the median price saw a fairly similar change in Texas and across the country. Increasing 4.3% and 4.6% respectively. … [Read more...]
August 2018 Home Sale Data – Austin
The pace at which resale homes sold in August was slow compared to August 2017, down 2.7%. The slower pace of the last couple months has also put 2018 behind the pace of 2017, down 0.3% when we look at the year-to-date stats. Despite fewer homes selling, prices are up. The median price of a resale home increased 8.2% in August 2018, compared to a year ago. So far this year, the median price of a resale home is up 6.8%. Now, if we include sales of new construction homes, 2018 outdoes 2017. The month of August … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Breakfast Tacos – Episode 18
It's time for the very first Discover Austin Eats episode! I teamed up with local food blogger, Michael Zook, to enjoy and discuss a Texas favorite, breakfast tacos. If you'd prefer to read about delicious breakfast tacos, the video transcript can be found below the video. If you'd like to watch more Discover Austin episodes, head to YouTube and click that subscribe button. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser along with food blogger Michael Zook. We’re gonna taco ‘bout breakfast tacos on this episode of … [Read more...]
For Sale! 1300 Westcott Drive, Round Rock, TX 78664
Calling all investors! 1300 Westcott Drive is a duplex with existing tenants in both units. Each unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, private laundry facility, and fenced back yard. In July 2018, the A/C was replaced in unit A. Both units got a new water heater in 2015, and the roof was replaced in 2013. Photos, video, and additional property details can be found here. The showing times are limited to 1:00 - 4:00pm on Friday, 9/14, and Saturday, 9/15. If you have any questions, please contact me at … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – September 2018
In this month’s episode of “How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch,” I review the August sales statistics for Steiner Ranch, the year-to-date numbers, and explain the trends we're seeing in the Steiner 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. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Steiner Ranch, contact me via … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – August 2018
My website has been updated to include August 2018 home sale data . Everyone can view summery data or if you register, for free, you can access the address, sales price, and other information for home sales in Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch, River Place, and other Austin neighborhoods. Simply visit here to login. If you have plans to buy or sell this summer, lets talk now to get started. Please contact me at 512-650-7300, by email, or use the form below. … [Read more...]