Whether you're in town for the weekend, or you've been here for years, spend an evening at the theater with Esther's Follies, a fast-paced variety show that's been a staple on 6th Street since 1977.If you'd prefer to read about Esther's Follies, the transcript can be found below the video.<br Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. I’m on 6th Street in the heart of Downtown to take in a performance of Esther’s Follies on this episode of Discover Austin. Once referred to as Austin’s answer to … [Read more...]
April 2019 Home Sale Data – Austin
April sales soared compared to a year ago, both for resale homes and when including new construction, up 11.8% and 16.2% respectively. This, coupled with the more modest increase in median prices indicates the market is leveling a bit and able to keep up with current demand. The median price of a resale home is up 2.7% and when including new construction up 1.3%. 2019, so far, is also outperforming 2018, both in number of sales and sales prices. Find those stats below, along with all the April and year-to-date … [Read more...]
Texas is a Non-Disclosure State
You’ve likely heard that Texas is a non-disclosure state when it comes to real estate prices. But what exactly does that mean? In short, prices for real estate sales do not become part of the public record. Sales prices are not listed in any publicly recorded documents nor is the sales prices shared with a governmental agency. Texas is one of about a dozen states that has some form of non-disclosure law. The warranty deed is the legal document transferring ownership of a property that is part of the public record. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – May 2019
In this month's How's the Market in Steiner Ranch report I discuss the April sales stats and look at the past six-months of sales to get the full story on the sales statistics. 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 Ranch neighborhoods, check out the Neighborhood Home Sale Data section of my … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Keep Austin Weird
You've likely heard, seen, worn, or said, "Keep Austin Weird," but where did the phrase originate? This episode of Discover Austin explains who first used the iconic phrase and what it has come to represent for our city. If you'd prefer to read about Keeping Austin Weird the transcript can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned in this episode: The Cathedral of Junk, Peter Pan Mini Golf, and Nau's Enfield Drug Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. Keep Austin Weird … [Read more...]
Austin Neighborhood Home Sale Data – April 2019
My website has been updated to include April 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: The Round Rock
I'm in the suburb of Round Rock, located to the north of Austin. The origin of the city's name is very literal, find out exactly where it comes from in this episode of Discover Austin. If you'd prefer to read about Round Rock, the transcript can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned in this episode: Round Rock Donuts and Dell Diamond. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with RE/MAX Capital City. I’m just north of Austin in the city of Round Rock. We’re going to step back in time to find out … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Deep Eddy Pool
This Vintage Austin photo is of Deep Eddy Swimming Pool. Deep Eddy began as a natural swimming hole in the Colorado River and was expanded into a man-made pool in 1915 by A.J. Eilers. At that time, it was a portion of the Deep Eddy Bathing Beach resort and played host to a number of attractions including a diving horse and a diving baby. Deep Eddy is filled with fresh water (no chlorine!), is the oldest swimming pool in Texas, and is on the national register of historic places. … [Read more...]
Client Appreciation Event – Avengers: Endgame
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...]
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...]
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