The Driskill Hotel has a long-standing roll in Austin. They allowed me to visit so I can share it's rich history with you for this episode of Discover Austin. If you'd prefer to read about The Driskill, the transcript can be found below the video. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with 1835 Realty. There are a number of exceptional hotels in Austin, but none as storied as this one. We’re going to check in to the Driskill Hotel for this episode of Discover Austin. Located at the corner of 6th Street and Brazos, … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stat – Smallest Home for Sale
Talk about downsizing! In 2019, the smallest home to sell in the Austin area was a mere 306 square feet. Click here to look at a list of the smallest homes currently available in the Austin area. … [Read more...]
Quirky MLS Stat – Largest Home Sold
Located in northwest Austin, the largest home to sell in 2019 has 14,681 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms (7 full and 4 half), 8 living/entertainment areas, a 4-car garage, and sat on close to 5 acres. To take a look at homes currently for sale with more than 10,000 square feet, visit here. When you’re ready to buy or sell a home in the Austin area, I’m ready to help! Data provided by Austin Central Texas Realty Information Services using Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – 2019 Year-End
2019 was an interesting year for real estate in Steiner Ranch. The year-end edition of How's the Market in Steiner Ranch recaps the full year's stats and I look forward into 2020. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats. Extra sales statistics mentioned in the video can be found here: Price changes for each Steiner Ranch neighborhood. Complete set of graphs with 5-year comparison data. To view summary and detailed sales information for all Steiner Ranch … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – January 2020
In this episode of “How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch,” I review the December 2019 sales statistics for Steiner Ranch which prove why we don't take the monthly stats too seriously. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats. The 2019 annual report for Steiner Ranch is available here. 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: Home Slice Pizza
Home Slice Pizza’s north location doesn’t just have great pizza. Michael Zook wanted me to try their wings and their Italian sub too. Don’t worry, we also had pizza for this Eats episode of Discover Austin. Visit our Facebook page and comment on this post telling us who you'd take with you for pizza and wings for a chance to win a $25 gift card. One winner will be chosen on January 17th. … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The Alamo – Episode 66
This episode of Discover Austin is different than most. Usually I narrate as the video shows our subject. When I went to the Alamo, the director of Education, Sherry Driscoll, was a gracious host and has a huge depth of knowledge. After she shared the history of the Alamo, I decided to scrap the original script I had and just have the Alamo history be the narration for this episode. As it turns out, though, Sherry shared a lot of history with me. If you’d like to spend some time learning even more about the … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – December 2019
The December edition of How's the Market in Steiner Ranch is available. In it, I review the November sales statistics and compare the year to date stats to get a better overall look of the Steiner Ranch market. 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 … [Read more...]
Discover Austin: The Treaty Oak – Episode 65
This episode of Discover Austin is about Austin's most famous tree, the majestic Treaty Oak. It's located downtown and it's quite possible you've been by it and not realized it was there. If you'd rather read about the Treaty Oak, the video transcript can be found below. Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with 1835 Realty. Sitting unassumingly in a city park is a tree rich in Texas history. We’re going to take a look at the Treaty Oak on this episode of Discover Austin. Located on Baylor Avenue between 5th and 6th … [Read more...]
Vintage Austin: Zilker Christmas Tree
This 1970s Vintage Austin photo of the Zilker Christmas Tree offers reassurance that not everything has changed in Austin over the last several decades. Beginning in 1967, the moonlight tower in Zilker Park has served as the main support for the tree. There are 39 strands of multicolored lights with a total of 3,309 lights. The two stars on top measures ten feet from point-to-point. The distinctive spiral design is credited to a group of City of Austin electricians. … [Read more...]
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