Austin food blogger, Michael Zook knows the best spots to eat even when we're 700 miles from Austin! When we found ourselves in Kansas City a few weeks ago, we took the opportunity to get barbecue at Joe's Kansas City and film a special road trip edition of Discover Austin Eats. If ever you find yourself in Kansas City, be certain to make time for a stop at Joe's! … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Quirky MLS Stats: Lowest List Price in Austin
As of today, the lowest priced single-family detached listing in Austin is $119,900. It's a fixer upper that doesn't really include interior walls! To see a full list of homes priced up to $200,000 (16 as of today - pretty much all fixer uppers) visit here. If you are looking to invest in Austin, let me know. This stat is for the city of Austin only (no suburbs) and single-family only (no condos, etc). As a reference, the median price for a single-family home in Austin over the past 12 months is … [Read more...]
February 2019 Home Sale Data – Austin
The number of homes sold in February 2019 increased compared to February 2018 mark both when excluding and including new construction sales. Resale home sales rose 6.4% while all single family home sales increased 7.5%. Parts of Austin have seen a lower than usual inventory level, likely causing the homes to sell faster and for an amount closer to the list price. You'll see this demonstrated as the days on market have dropped and the list price to sales price ratio has increased. You can find additional sales … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Blue Bell – Episode 38
Just 90 miles east of Austin sits Brenham, Texas, home to Blue Bell ice cream. Discover Austin recently spent the day visiting the Little Creameries with our gracious hostess, Johanna Fatheree. While I didn’t grow up near the creamery in Brenham like Johanna, as long as I’ve been a Texan, there’s been Blue Bell ice cream in my freezer. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned in this episode: Bluebonnets Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. I’m at Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham Texas … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stats: Oldest Home for Sale
Almost daily, we hear about a new neighborhood to be built somewhere in Central Texas. But we have some gorgeous, older homes, too! Currently, the oldest home for sale was built in 1890 (in fact, we have two built that year). To see these homes, along with the others built in 1919 or before that are on the market today, visit here. Data provided by Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. This search includes Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – March 2019
In this month's How's the Market in Steiner Ranch report I discuss the February sales stats and look at the past six-months of sales to get the full story on the sales statistics. 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Mayfield Park and Preserve – Episode 37
Mayfield Park and Preserve is home to a group of peafowl. Mating season begins in February, meaning the males have grown their full plumage. Head out to see the peacocks strut their stuff in the spring or head out in July to collect the feathers they drop at the end of mating season. Other Discover Austin topics seen in this episode: Mount Bonnell Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. Did you know that there are peacocks roaming around Austin? We’re at Mayfield Park to check it out on … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – February 2019
My website has been updated to include February 2019 home sale data . Summary data can be viewed by everyone and 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. If you’d like to know how the market is performing in your neighborhood, contact me today to discuss. And if you have any thoughts of buying or selling in the coming year, I’d love the opportunity to earn your business. … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stats: Homes for Sale for At Least Two Years
Even in a fast moving real estate, many homes do not sell quickly, if at all. As of today, there are 581 homes for sale that have been on the market for at least six months. The number drops to 99 for homes for sale for at least one year. With the strong market in the Austin area, you might be surprised to know that there are homes that have been for sale for longer than two years (and the longest days on market is currently 1,200....and counting). To see an always updated list of homes for sale for at least … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Construction of the UT Tower
Constructed of the tower at the University of Texas began in 1934 and was completed in 1937. The tower of the Main Building at the University is a well-known landmark. The main building was originally the central library while the 27-story tower housed the book stacks. If you wanted to make a selection, you’d first search the mammoth card catalog, then relay your choice to the front desk, and finally wait. Waiting on the roller skate clad Tower Librarians, at their busiest, could take more than an hour and a … [Read more...]