The September 2019 installment of How's the Market in Steiner Ranch is now available. I review the monthly numbers and take a look at the sales figures for 2019 so far. If you watch regularly, it's going to sound familiar because it's been the same for much of the year. 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Gruene Historic District
Just an hour south of Austin, along the Guadalupe River, sits a cluster of buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s. We're in the historic district of Gruene for this road trip episode of Discover Austin. If you'd prefer to read about Gruene, the transcript can be found below the video. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser. Located along the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels is a collection of buildings built in the 1800s and early 1900s. We’re going to visit the Gruene Historic District on this road trip episode of … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Texas Rangers
This Vintage Austin photo features a group of Texas Ranger Captains from 1932. The Texas Rangers are the oldest law enforcement agency in North America. In 1823, Steven F. Austin asked ten men to serve as rangers to protect families in Texas following the Mexican War of Independence. This is considered the unofficial beginning of the Rangers. The Rangers have jurisdiction across Texas, can never be disbanded, and serve as Texas’ state bureau of investigation. … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Hamilton Pool
If you’ve never been to Hamilton Pool, you are missing out on one of Central Texas’ most beautiful sites. It’s a great place to spend a few hours and get away from your normal routine. Learn all about Hamilton Pool and what you should know before you visit on this episode of Discover Austin. If you'd prefer to read about Hamilton Pool, the transcript can be found below the video. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser. Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of the most beautiful places in Central Texas. We’re going to spend … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Snow’s BBQ
Ranked #1 on Texas Monthly's 2017 list of the Best Barbecue in Texas, Snow's BBQ is just an hour east of Austin and is certainly worth the drive. Michael Zook is back again for this episode of Discover Austin. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – August 2019
The August 2019 installment of How's the Market in Steiner Ranch is now available. In it, I review the monthly numbers and take a look at the sales figures for 2019 so far. If you watch regularly, it's going to sound familiar because it's been the same for much of the year. 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas has something to offer everyone. Whether you love Formula 1, racing cars yourself, soccer, music, or more you won't be disappointed with your visit to the complex. If you'd prefer to read about COTA, the script can be found below the video. Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser. Located southeast of downtown and near the airport is a spectacular venue known for racing and concerts, but there’s so much more to it. We’re going to take a closer look at Circuit of the Americas on this episode of … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Governor’s Mansion
For this episode of Discover Austin, I toured the mansion of the Texas Governor. Located adjacent to the Capitol, you can take in a lot of Texas history while not having to go far. If you'd prefer to learn about the Governor's mansion, the transcript can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned or seen in this episode: Texas Capitol building Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser. Located just a stone’s throw from the Capitol Building is the official residence of the governor of the Great State … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Bull Creek
Dated 1936, the falls of Bull Creek. The back of the photo reads, “The high falls near ‘Slanting Rock’ swimming hole in upper Bull Creek. This shows about half of the falls.” I assume the creek has morphed since the 1930s so I’m not sure which falls this photo is actually referencing as there are several along Bull Creek today. Head out for a hike and decide for yourself which falls you think are in this photo! … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stat: Homes with Private Hanger
Tired of driving back and forth between your home and your plane? Then check out these houses with their own hanger and runway.Data from the Austin Central Texas Realty Information Service. Search based on homes in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. … [Read more...]
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