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Austin Texas Home For Sale – 9609 BLUE CREEK LN
Searching for a condo for sale in Austin Texas? If so, 9609 Blue Creek Lane offers convenience, flexibility and best of all it’s in a great location! Located in north Central Austin, this Park at Quail Creek end-unit lives like a single family with limited shared wall space! This unit sits in a park-like setting and is surrounded by mature trees that offer great shading but ample natural lighting inside. The unit features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious living area with high vaulted ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, a large bonus space suitable for your home office or work-out room, covered and fenced in patio area, and fantastic storage space.…
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What To Look For When Buying A Fixer Upper Home
Are you planning on buying a fixer-upper home in Austin Texas? If so, you’re not alone. In 2022, many people see buying a fixer-upper home as a path to home ownership but, before just purchasing any property, you have to know what to look for. In this article, I’ll offer you several tips that you can use to effectively buy a fixer-upper home in Austin that’s not going to become a money pit. Dry Rot One of the first things to look for before purchasing a fixer-upper property in Austin Texas is dry rot. This typically occurs when water gets into the frame of the house and the wood expands…
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Austin booms among top real estate markets for new homes, report says
The Austin new-home market is booming, according to a new ranking from real estate platform Point2. Austin is tied with San Antonio for third place on the list of the major U.S. cities with the most new homes for sale that were built in or after 2012. The ranking is based on active listings from Point2, Redfin, Realtor.com, and Zillow during the last week of April. For Austin and San Antonio, the number of new homes on the market represented a 42 percent share of all homes for sale. El Paso topped the list, with 51 percent of homes for sale being built in or after 2012. At the opposite end of…
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2905 E 13th Street – Austin Texas Home For Sale
Searching for an Austin Texas home for sale? If so, don’t miss 2905 E 13th Street in Austin! Located just two miles from downtown Austin, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home offers 1,780 square feet and a large lot with plenty of room for anyone to enjoy their piece of Austin Texas. About 2905 E 13th Street Large and spacious, this $900,000 home is also located in a great neighborhood that’s also close to the newly improved Upper Boggy Creek Trail and there are plenty of great shops, stores, and things to do in the area as well. From this house you will also be able to enjoy downtown fireworks…
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Texas real estate market could see a cool down in 2022
AUSTIN — Texas home prices skyrocketed in 2021, but it may begin to slow in 2022, experts say. Mortgage rates dropped in 2020 as a direct response to the coronavirus pandemic. This pushed homebuyers into the market and set off a frenzy for homes in Texas when the state was already experiencing a population boom. But the push in demand where there was already a limited supply meant prices rose. “The biggest trend [in 2021] was the increasing hike in home prices,” said Luis Torres, research economist at the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center. “You’ve seen such strong demand due to historically low mortgage rates. I think that was…
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Once the last resort for buyers, realtors say ‘everyone wants to be in Pflugerville’
In 2013, Texas Monthly writer John Spong asked the burning question on every long-term Austinite’s mind: Is Austin still Austin when it’s overrun by tech bros and rich hipsters (sometimes indistinguishable, but alas). In his story, titled “All Grown Up,” he pulls up to the Liberty, at the time the gold standard for East Side dives. His group is immediately tagged as interlopers. “Hey, yuppies, why don’t you get in your BMW and drive back to Pflugerville!” a young punk yells at Spong and his pals. Almost a decade ago, the Eastside dive bar was easily spottable from either side of East Sixth Street but is now crunched and hidden between condos. It’s…
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What Are The Unexpected Challenges You May Face When Buying A Home In 2022?
There’s no denying that now is a great time to buy a home in Austin Texas because interest rates are increasing and buyers want to lock in a low interest rate before the next rate increase. Even though you may think you’re ready to buy a property, the reality is that there are several ‘unexpected challenges’ that come from home buying in 2022 including the following: Outbidding The Other Buyer May Not Be Enough Even though you may get into a bidding war on an Austin Texas home, the reality is that outbidding the other buyer still might not be enough. The seller may agree to a lower bid especially…
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February 2022 – Austin Real Estate Market Update
The Austin Board of Realtors is reporting record breaking sales for the 10th consecutive year. 2021 units sold increased 2.5% compared to 2020. Median home prices are also up 30.8% over 2020 to a whopping $450,000. It’s important to note that December sales decreased year over year by 4% marking the 6th consecutive month for declining sales. The MLS is currently showing an 11% decrease for units sold for January 2022; the 7th consecutive month. This time last year, there were less than 1000 units for sale in the greater Austin area. Though the listing count rose steadily throughout 2021, today, there are currently only 1273 active units. Travis County currently has only 611 units for sale. Austin named the No. 1 housing market for millennials in 2022 Stop…
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Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this Christmas weekend
Eat, drink, dance, and be merry with these festive happenings. Finish up your holiday shopping at Blue Genie Art Bazaar or celebrate Hoppy Holidays with a cold beer in hand at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. Check out the top five things to do in Austin this Christmas weekend. Thursday, December 23 Blue Genie Art Bazaar Make the last dash to Blue Genie Art Bazaar for all your holiday gifting needs. Visitors will be able to shop in four different ways, including in person and virtually, to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for everyone. More than 170 regional artisans will be offering gifts for everyone on your list. Blue Genie…
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Best restaurant patios in Austin
With COVID-19 hospitalizations continuing to climb and ICU beds and ventilators in short supply, some people are retreating to dining behavior from last year. Every restaurant I’ve visited requires staff to continue to wear masks, and many are recommending, if not yet requiring, diners wear masks when not eating and drinking at their tables. And a recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed more than half of Americans favor mask mandates for dining at restaurants. Such a mandate is illegal in Texas. I, like many diners I’ve spoken with, am once again eating almost exclusively on patios. Good news: There are a lot of great patios at Austin…
