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Austin home prices are up 36% since this time last year, report says
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s housing prices are still rising month to month, according to Realtor.com’s July Housing Report. Realtor.com reports that Austin home prices are up 36% year-over-year. Nationally, listings are up and small home prices are down, according to the July report. Realtor.com reports new listing increases are the highest in Midwestern cities like Columbus, Ohio, Cleveland and Milwaukee. Realtor.com also reported that while inventory is still lower nationally compared to last year, the rate of decline is improving. The U.S. median listing price was $385,000, a 10.3% increase year-over-year, and the typical U.S. home spent 38 days on the market in July. But in Austin, homes go faster and cost…
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Best neighborhoods to stay in Austin and still be close to the action
Are you planning on relocating to the Austin Texas area? If so, you’re in good company because the Austin area continues to be one the top relocation destinations in the United States that attracts people from all over the world. In this article, we will provide you with more information about Austin Texas neighborhoods so that you can get a good idea of which one will be right for you. Downtown Downtown is the hardworking hub of the city. Here you’ll find the sprawling state capitol complex and a cluster of museums and hotels catering to politicians, business travelers and convention-goers. But downtown plays hard too. The neighborhood is chock-full…
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New Austin Homes Sale Fast As Low Inventory Drops Prices
AUSTIN, TX — Austin’s new home market saw record fast sales as less inventory pushed total monthly sales lower, according to a July report by HomesUSA.com. The new homes report was released Tuesday and is based on data from the Austin Board of REALTORS Multiple Listing Services, North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Houston Association of REALTORS, and San Antonio Board of REALTORS. According to the report, new home sales set a record pace in June. The three-month moving average for Days On Market in Austin dropped to 38 days, a new low for the fewest average number of days for new homes to be on the market locally since…
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Keep Austin Weird revives live events with brunch run and big concert
In the weird and wonderful spirit of Austin, let it be known the best way to motivate 5K runners is to end the race with brunch. That’s just part of what’s on the menu for this year’s Keep Austin Weird events, which are returning to live, in-person weirdness following a pandemic-forced virtual celebration in 2020. Taking place Sunday, September 5, the newly dubbed Keep Austin Weird Live — a series of experiential events and activations inspired by the Capital City’s long-held mantra — gets up and running with the third annual 5.12K Run to Brunch and culminates with a brand new Labor Day weekend concert at Fair Market. Community-based running…
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Planning On Selling Your Austin Texas Home? Let Me Help You Sell For Top Dollar!
Are you thinking about selling your Austin Texas home? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Now is the perfect time to sell your often home because the real estate market is literally on fire and owners that are selling their properties in many cases for far above their asking prices. Work With An Austin Texas Real Estate Expert As a longtime Austin Texas realtor, I’ve seen it all, and I’ve done it all in the local real estate market. When it comes time for you to sell your property, you can have confidence and peace of mind knowing that should you choose me to sell your home, you’ll…
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10509 Cannon Mark Way – Don’t Miss This Spacious Austin Texas Home For Sale
Are you searching for a home in Austin Texas? If so, you don’t want to miss 10509 Cannon Mark Way, a spacious Austin Texas home for sale. Built by Drees Custom Homes, this Austin Texas Home For Sale also sits on one of the latest lots in Northwood Estates at Avery Ranch. Grand Entrance At 10509 Cannon Mark Way From the moment you enter this beautiful home, you will notice that home as a dramatic entrance that’s also spacious, warm, and inviting. Do you love cooking but hate being away from the action? The oversized kitchen overlooks the family room and features custom knotty alder raised panel cabinets with timeless…
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Tips for easily improving your homes curb appeal
Are you searching for ways to improve the value of your single family home, or investment property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Even though you may hate gardening, improving curb appeal is easier than you can imagine especially when you follow these tips. 1. Start again: “Everything was original, and we didn’t have the budget to structurally update the front of the house,” Christensen says. The solution? Masonry-restoration company BrickImaging stained the existing brick a pale-gray hue that looks white and matches the siding on the back of the home, which is painted Benjamin Moore’s Shoreline. 2. Dream up a new doorway: A Douglas fir door with five glass panels creates…
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How to refresh your home with smart home technology
The home has become a hub of so many forms of activity, including work, exercise, entertainment, cooking, and relaxation. In today’s world there are a wide variety of devices that you can use to make life easier while also helping your home to run more efficiently but the big question is which devices should you choose? Thankfully, there are a wide variety of devices to choose from and in this article we will break down some of the latest devices that you should consider adding to your home Declutter Your Mind and Home According to Breegan, “This spring, I’m decluttering by tapping Alexa to manage my chores and home. I…
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Austin’s housing boom pushes people to buy Hill Country land at record pace
BURNET COUNTY, Texas — With record-low housing inventory in Austin and Round Rock, many more families are looking out in the suburbs and beyond, buying up land in the Hill Country at a record pace. In this hot housing market, there is a delicate balance between having a home and being able to afford to stay in it. Retiree Terry Standifer had plenty of hobbies and experience to know it was time for a change. “The only way you gain any benefit from a rising cost in housing is actually to move. With property taxes in Austin becoming more like the Bay Area, where even if you can afford the…
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$1.35M Austin Home Renovated by the Property Brothers Sells in a Day
We know Austin, TX, is one of the country’s hottest real estate markets. We also know the impact of remodels featured on HGTV’s popular “Property Brothers.” Join those two unstoppable forces together, and you’ll wind up with a home that sells more quickly than you can say “new listing.” The show’s stars, Jonathan and Drew Scott completed a remarkable renovation of this mid-century modern way back in Season 4 of their long-running show. After the home landed on the market a week ago, it took about a day for the current owners to accept an offer, which is likely to have been north of the $1.35 million list price.…
