Did you know?!  AUSTIN is a great place to invest!

- 3.1 million people are anticipated to move to Central Texas in the upcoming 35 years.

- Unemployment in the United States fell to 5.8% in 2015.  Down from 7% in 2014

- Austin area unemployment dropped to 3.4% in 2015.  Decreasing from 4.6% in 2014

- Travis County home values rose 11% for 2015.

- Williamson County experienced a 12.7% increase in home values in 2015

- Austin is ranked 16th in the nation among fastest growing metro job markets, boasting a 2.9% increase, resulting in 25,500 new jobs!

Hello Summer! June 11-14, 2015
MARKET DAYS GEORGETOWN
Enjoy browsing booths featuring art & crafts, jewelry, clothing, festive food, and live music!

Hello Summer!
20th Anniversary Republic of Texas Biker Rally
ROT Rally is the state's largest motorcycle gathering and attracts thousands of bikers for rides, parades, and live music.
Travis County Exposition Center, Austin
June 13, 2015 7-11 pm

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Austin is the best place in the U.S. to buy a home this year.  Photo by Andrea Calo Photography

Austin-area home prices are on the rise, but that's not slowing down our hot market. In fact, a new study says Austin is the best place in the U.S. to buy a home. 

The folks at SelfStorage.com examined the 60 biggest metro areas in the country to determine where potential homeowners should buy. Specifically, they looked at long-term economic growth, long-term job growth, availability of new housing, cost premium (ratio of median home value to median salary), recent price increases and real estate taxes. 

Austin ranks No. 1 on the list, thanks in part to job and economic growth. "The capital of Texas boasts the highest long-term job growth and the second-highest economic growth numbers among the Top 12," notes SelfStorage.com. Interestingly, Austin boasts the "second-highest share of recent construction." And according to the study, home prices are still relatively affordable: Median prices are only slightly higher than three times the median income. 

Our biggest downside? Real estate taxes, which are higher than any other city on the list. 

Austin isn't the only Lone Star spot highlighted. Houston (No. 2), San Antonio (No. 5) and Dallas (No. 6) are also among the best places to buy a home. Houston outperforms Austin with lower cost premiums and real estate taxes. Dallas and San Antonio share similar economic numbers, notes SelfStorage.com, but San Antonio has the lowest real estate taxes of any Texas city on the list. 

OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, May 7th - 2pm to 5pm

Come to our open house tomorrow and view this lovely home in NW Austin, Anderson Mill.
12107 Scissortail Drive
Austin, TX 78750
$267,000
4 bedroom/2 bath

Celebrity Stage Schedule

Celebrity Stage Schedule



Palmer Events Center

March 27-29, 2015

Austin Home & Garden Show



$1.00 dollar off Coupon

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 29, 2015  - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Stunning multi-generational home in beautiful northwest Austin
 neighborhood, near the Balcones Preserve. Like two complete
 homes under one roof. Original home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,
 gourmet kitchen, formal dining plus big breakfast area and more.
Parents' quarters has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full kitchen, breakfast
 area, living room with fireplace, elevator, its own garage. Wet bars
 and large master bedrooms in both living quarters. Multiple decks
 featuring views of the hill country surround the back
 (upstairs and down and sides of home). This is an exceptional home
 with almost too many extras to list. 

Come to the Open House or call me for a showing this week.  

Price:

$899,750

Beds:

6

Baths:

5

February 2015 Statistics 1,775 – Single-family homes sold, five percent more than February 2014. $248,640 – Median price for single-family homes, eight percent more than February 2014. $307,928 – Average price for single-family homes, five percent more than February 2014. 58 – Average number of days single-family homes spent on the market, three days more than February 2014. 2,619 – New single-family home listings on the market, three percent more than February 2014. 5,142 – Active single-family home listings on the market, nine percent more than February 2014. 2,278 – Pending sales for single-family homes, eight percent more than February 2014. 2.2 – Months of inventory* of single-family homes, 0.2 months more than February 2014. $546,572,200 – Total dollar volume of single-family properties sold, 10 percent more than February 2014.

Double down: Texas population to double by 2050

"Texas' population is projected to double by 2050, according to a report from Texas' Office of the State Demographer. According to the report, Texas' population, currently estimated to be 26,230,098 residents, will grow to 54,446,355 residents by 2050." (Austin Business Journal)

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Homes For Lease

Homes for lease TODAY in NW Austin!  The one on Bainbridge Lane is really nice!  Great location, great price!!  Want to take a look?

Anderson Mill Listings- NW Austin TX

April/May is a great time to get your home listed for sale!  Are you ready?  This is a snapshot of area NW in Austin.  There are so few listings right now, especially in the Anderson Mill area.  HOT HOT HOT area!!  Buyers are looking now!

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