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08/29/2021

I hope everyone had a great week! For most of us, this week was the first (or 2nd) week we had with our kids starting school. Hopefully it wasn't too stressful! 😆

Well, lets get down to business. Austin is now dubbed with the title of the " #2 hottest housing market" in the United States! That's right, our market is presenting record-breaking scores. (Even surpassing Nashville, Tennessee.) The median home sale price jumped 36.89 percent year over year to $478,000. With August coming to an end, I'll be sure to update you soon!

08/22/2021

Believe it or not, this image was taken in Austin! When you think of this city, what first pops up in your head? Skyscrapers? The Texas Capitol? Food? Well, it probably wasn't picturesque sunsets over a beautiful lake! (Well, probably. Prove me wrong!)

Austin has quite a handful of beautiful lake properties that are selling FAST! Sellers, if you have a lake property in Austin, it is the perfect time to sell. Allow me to convince you over the phone!
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08/21/2021

It's about that time of the week where I give you the rundown of what's going on in Austin. Well, this may surprise you!

The average price of a home in Austin was $189,000 recorded in 2011. In 2020, however, this price shot up by 82%, totaling $343,914. Currently, there is no other metro in Texas that reached past an average of $300,000+! Speaking of the STATE of Texas, the median home price shot up 76% from 2011 ($146,988) to 2020 ($259,188.)

Was that a surprise?

08/15/2021

Let's face it, getting your home under contract ASAP is what most sellers want. Well, in order to do that, you have to know what buyers want. Ideally, your home should be furnished. This allows prospective buyers to comfortably picture themselves in your home.

If you're bad at interior design, that's ok! "Fernish" opened up in 2017 covering Dallas and LA. Now, they're moving to Austin! This company will make the moving process easy by transporting, building, and placing your furniture in the right spaces. Go ahead, Google them!
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Photo/design credits to Interior Design Concepts via Houzz

08/13/2021

How do we feel about adding more high-rises to Austin? Because of our increasing population due to a welcomed burst in the job industry, we need more places to stay. Both to live and work in!

What's up in the air? Well, a 1.64 million SqFt tower is now the talk of the town. You can expect a 750,000 SqFt, 50-story office tower between Brazos Street and San Jacinto Boulevard.

The 2nd phase will take place on the northern end of the same block which will be about 886,200 SqFt. The expected date of construction has not yet been released. Are you ready to welcome these new buildings?

08/08/2021

We've all heard that Austin is making a comeback in the job industry, but have you heard about the specifics?

Directly from Austin CultureMap's article on economic recovery, John Egan records the stats below:

1. Change in consumer spending (January 2020-April 2021):

Austin: 27.5 percent
Study-wide average: 7.3 percent

2. Change in small businesses open (January 2020-April 2021):

Austin: -38 percent
Study-wide average: -32.51 percent

3. Change in small business revenue (January 2020-April 2021):

Austin: -40.4 percent
Study-wide average: -30.9 percent

4. March 2021 unemployment rate:

Austin: 4.7 percent
Study-wide average: 6.6 percent

Keep in mind that vaccination isn't the only contributing factor to these shifts. Poverty rates, tax revenue, spending, and politics directly effect exactly how fast Austin will make a full recovery, and even an improvement. We're doing great now, but let's do better!

08/06/2021

Meet Austin's restaurant of the year: Nixta

It doesn't always have to be traditional food. In fact, it's time to spice things up! This restaurant is a non-traditional taqueria which recently opened up on E. 12th St.

One of many great things about living in Austin is the diversity in culture. More specifically— food! After all, who doesn't enjoy Mexican food? Well, you're in for a shocker with this one, as these corn tortillas will take you for a spin!

Will you visit? I know I might! 🌮

07/30/2021

When you think about a historic home, I'm sure it looks like this. However, this home Austin-based residence isn't like the rest. It's been completely converted into an office! Take a quick peak inside. You won't regret it!

405 W 14th St
Austin, TX 78701
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Style: Colonial
Square footage: 3,036
Beds: 6 | Baths: 3 | Price: $5,000,000.......... ............ ............
Photo/Listing credits to agent Leslie Gossett

07/25/2021

Did you know that Austin is ranked #3 in the U.S's major metro cities when it comes to lot size? A large lot seems to be all the rage regarding our local real estate. However, in other cities such as Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and most cities around the United States, single-family homes are getting larger whereas the lots are getting smaller.

Directly from StorageCafe's analysis from the Census Bureau; "The median home size is now about 2,260 square feet—up from 2,170 square feet in 2010. The median lot size, however, on a new home has decreased nearly 18% (10,500 square feet in 2010 to 8,700 square feet in 2020)." What does this mean for us? Well, not everyone wants a large home. Some of us enjoy having big lots, gardens, and pools. Where do you stand?
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Photo credits to Drees Homes via Houzz

07/22/2021

While I love talking about downtown/urban Austin, it's nice to remember that living in the busy city isn't always your only option! This home located in the suburbs of Hill Country, certainly spells out the word "contemporary" for us, doesn't it?

Speaking of Hill Country, the typical home value of homes here is $997,299. Hill Country home values have gone up 14.9% over the past year. Would you be interested in purchasing a home in this sought-after location?
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Photo credits to Fine Focus Photography
Design credits to Element 5 Architecture

07/18/2021

Let's end this lovely Sunday with a lovely market update! The Austin Board of Realtors records that Austin's current housing market is once again presenting a "record-breaking" shift in the market. It seems that these record breaking stats are here to stay, as experts say this is the "new normal!"

In June of 2021, home sales increased by 8.6%. A total of 4,369 homes were sold, which is a 16.5% increase compared to year over year.

Metro Austin's median home price grew 35.4%, which is now at a staggering $440,000. In downtown Austin, however, the median home price is $575,000. This is a 30.9% increase from last year! Here, about 1,374 homes were sold.

The average time spent on the market is just 13 days!

What can we predict about August? 🤔

07/15/2021

Believe it or not, studies show that Austin has GREATLY benefited from the pandemic. In fact, out of every city in the United States, it ranks #7 in the list of cities that had the most homeowners who "made a move."

Since 2017, homeownership in Austin has increased by 20.32%. There are roughly 1,365,000 owner-occupied homes here, and that number is on the rise!

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