From a single stall at Starr's Fruit and Vegetable Market to a wholesaler, restaurant, & oyster bar, Quality Seafood has been supplying Central Texans with wonderful seafood since 1938. For this episode of Discover Austin, I sit down with Michael Zook for a smorgasbord of seafood! … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
Quirky MLS Stats: Least Used Street Suffix
There are lots of Drives, Avenues, and Roads around the Austin area. But what about those rarely used street suffixes? Here is a list of the homes for sale in the MLS that sit on streets with the least used suffixes (as of 06/25/2019). Do you know the full name for all ten of these abbreviations? Data from the Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. Search based on homes in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. … [Read more...]
May 2019 Home Sale Data – Austin
The metro area of Austin had strong sales in May with resale homes up 5.7%, accompanied by a 5.4% jump in the median price of a resale home. Now, if you look only at the City of Austin, the median price of a home hit an all-time high at $407,400 in May, caused in large part by shrinking inventory levels. The lack of affordability is causing residents to flee to the suburbs, this is why we see an increase in the metro numbers. Below, you'll find additional monthly stats as well as year-to-date stats for the … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: R.O.T. Rally – Episode 48
This episode of Discover Austin is all about the Republic of Texas Rally, the largest biker event in Texas and the largest ticketed event in the United States. Whether you ride a motorcycle or not, ROT Rally is an event to be experienced.Other Discover Austin topics seen or referenced in the episode: The Texas Capitol Building<br> Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser. For a few days in June every year, tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts converge on Central Texas. We’re going to take a look at the … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stats: Most Land
Looking for a home with a bit of land? As of today, the house with the most land for sale in the Austin area has 2,282 acres and a price tag of $29,950,000. If you don't need that much land, check out this list of homes with at least 50 acres. Most of these big tracts will be bought by developers and become neighborhoods. Data from the Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. Search based on homes in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – June 2019
The June 2019 installment of How's the Market in Steiner Ranch is here. In it, I review the monthly numbers (and explain why they look they way they do) and review the sales from the last six months to get a more accurate picture of the market in Steiner Ranch. Watch the full video to get the complete explanation because a high price sale causes a few skewed 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Zilker Botanical Garden – Episode 47
The Zilker Botanical Garden is located on 26 acres in Zilker Park and has been referred to as the "jewel in the hear of Austin." A couple hours spent here and you'll understand why. The gorgeous blooms (which vary depending on when you visit) and the peacefulness of the garden make you forget you're in the city. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned or seen in this episode: Lady Bird Lake Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser. Just a hop, skip, and paddleboard ride from downtown is a horticultural … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – May 2019
My website has been updated to include May 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The Domain – Episode 46
For this episode of Discover Austin, I visited the Domain in north Austin, a mixed-use development comprised of shops, restaurants, residential living, and office space. It sits on land once owned by IBM and its name stems from what was originally planned for that land. If you'd prefer to read about the Domain, the script can be found below the video. Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser. The Domain is one of the country’s most successful multi-use planned developments and we’re going to take a look at it for this … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Seaholm Power Plant
Today, the Seaholm Power Plant serves as commercial space but during the 1950s it was the sole provider of electric power for Austin. As the city grew, Seaholm couldn’t keep up with the demand for electric power so other stations were built around town. In 1989, Seaholm no longer provided power and in 1996 closed entirely. In the distance of this Vintage Austin photo you can see the UT Tower. … [Read more...]