Thank you to my past clients for coming to see a private screening of the latest Avengers movie. We had a great time and enjoyed a fantastic movie!If I can assist you with your real estate needs or answer real estate related questions call me at 512-650-7300, email me, or use the comment box found toward the bottom of this page. Avengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: EndgameAvengers: … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
How to Protest Your Property Tax Appraisal
If you weren't able to attend my annual workshop on how to protest your property tax appraisal, you can watch the workshop right here to get all the information you need to know. If you have any real estate related questions or questions about your property tax appraisal please give me a call at 512-650-7300, email me, or leave a comment in the box found toward the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The Bats
This episode of Discover Austin features the largest colony of Mexican free-tailed bats. They live in the heart of Austin for much of the year, under the Congress Avenue bridge. If you'd prefer to to read about the bats, the script can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned or seen in this episode: Lady Bird Lake I’m at the Congress Avenue Bridge in Downtown to watch to world’s largest urban colony of bats take flight in this episode of Discover Austin. During the peak … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stat: Homes with a Putting Green
Did Tiger Woods win at the Masters inspire you to improve your golf game? Then take a look at these Austin homes that have a putting green. I can't advise you on your back swing, but I can advise you regarding your real estate needs! Call me by email or call me at 512-650-7300. Data from the Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. Search based on available homes in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. … [Read more...]
March 2019 Home Sale Data – Austin
Resale homes in the Austin area dropped 6.9% in March 2019 compared to the same time period in 2018. The area is also experiencing lower than usual inventory levels (4.8% fewer new listings in March) for this time of year which is likely a factor in the slow down. Low inventory will also be a contributor to the 4.7% increase in the median price of a resale home. Additional sales states can be found below, both for March and year-to-date figures (although that's still a small data set). Check here next week … [Read more...]
A Will, Probate, and Real Estate
Much more than your average agent, I handle quite a number of property sales related to estates and probate proceedings. If I can offer just one piece of advice, it is simply to make sure you have, at a minimum, a will. When you die without a will in place, the laws of the state of Texas will determine how your possessions are divided up among your heirs. While these distribution laws are not complex, they may not be how you would want your possessions disbursed. Not only that, but the process of handling any real … [Read more...]
How to Protest Your Property Tax Appraisal 2019
Join me on Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 PM at the Towne Square Community Center in Steiner Ranch for my annual workshop, How to Protest Your Property Tax Appraisal. The video will explain more but if you'd prefer to read about what to expect, the transcript can be found below. Greetings, I'm Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. Is your 2019 property tax appraisal too high? Well, join the club and join me for my annual workshop, How to Protest Your Property Tax Appraisal. I've been teaching this workshop … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – April 2019
In this month's How's the Market in Steiner Ranch report I discuss the March sales stats and look at the past six-months of sales to get the full story on the sales statistics. I typically don't spend a lot of time on the monthly numbers but I think this month calls for an explanation because of what the stats suggest. 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 … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – March 2019
My website has been updated to include March 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...]
Discover Austin: Kite Fest
For this episode of Discover Austin, we hit Zilker Park to attend the country's longest running kite festival. Grab the kids (as well as the dog!) and head to Zilker next March to see kites of all shapes and sizes fill the sky over Zilker for the annual ABC Kite Fest. If you'd prefer to read about Kite Fest instead of watching the video, the transcript can be found below. Other Discover Austin topics seen or mentioned in this episode: Moonlight Tower Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City and … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stats: Three Story Homes
Do you like stairs? If so, then take a look at this list of homes that is made up of homes in the Austin area that have three stories. Some of them are newer, smaller homes that build up because of small lot sizes and others are large, expensive homes that are just able to spread out the living space. Regardless of how many stories you want in your next home, I can help! Contact me by email or at 512-650-7300. Data provided by the Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. Search parameters are … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Downtown From Above
This Vintage Austin photo from January 1963 is a great shot of downtown Austin from above. In it you can see several recognizable landmarks. Included are the Capitol, the UT Tower, Texas Memorial Stadium, a little bit of the Congress Avenue bridge, and the start of construction for the Crest Inn (also seen in a previous Vintage Austin post). It was completed in 1965 and located on the south east corner of Congress and Caesar Chavez. … [Read more...]