The numbers are in for December. Compared to last year, the number of single-family Austin homes sold in December 2011 is up from 2010. According to recent figures reported by the Austin Board of Realtors (ABR), there were 11 percent more home sales and 12 percent more pending sales than there were the year before.
Jan
13
If you’re thinking about moving to Austin, you might be wondering what there is to do for fun and entertainment. We have our share of artistic and cultural events. There are plenty of parks and outdoor activities to keep you entertained year-round. Most people find time to explore the city and do fun things with friends and family. Here are just a few of the highlights you’ll find in Austin.
Austin Children’s Museum
Take the kids to the Austin Children’s Museum. It’s an inter-active learning experience with fun exhibits. There is always something different to see and do.
Zilker Park
Zilker Park is 351 acres and offers an almost endless list of things to do, depending on the weather. Some of the most popular activities include hiking, biking, boating, Frisbee, disc golf, beach volleyball and picnicking. Barton Springs pool is generated by a natural spring. The water is a chilly but refreshing year-round average of 69 degrees. It’s a busy place, especially on the weekends and in warm weather. Special events throughout the year include the Austin City Limits music festival in October and the kite festival in March.
Golf
With more than 39 golf courses in the area, there is something for everyone who enjoys golf. There are both public and private courses of varying degrees of difficulty.
If you’re thinking about moving to Austin, request our Austin relocation guide here for more information on schools, things to do, taxes and more.
Jan
9
One thing that people like about living in Austin is the variety of homes available, from luxury homes to a simple condo to call your own. One of the often overlooked housing options is for families with college-age students. Parents of college students often become condo fans, whether they live nearby or out of state. Here’s why.
Dec
30
If you’re thinking about selling your home in the next year, consider making a few home improvements that are sorely needed before you list it. Rather than make home improvements for someone else’s benefit, give yourself the time to enjoy them before you move out. Home improvements should make your home look better or be more energy efficient. They are not always necessary, but when they are, it’s better to do it now, rather than later.
Dec
23
Most people like the idea of owning a home. They want a place to call their own where they feel comfortable. They want the freedoms that come with home ownership. They want a house that they can decorate as they wish, where children and pets are safe and welcome. While it has many freedoms, it also has many responsibilities. Home ownership isn’t for everyone, but many people prefer it to renting.
Dec
16
When it’s time for the holidays, many people selling their Austin homes ask our York Real Estate agents whether or not they should decorate the property outdoors. The short answer is yes. Here’s why.
Dec
9
Closing on an Austin home is always filled with anticipation and can be exciting, especially for first-time buyers. There is always a lot of paperwork involved, and many pieces to the puzzle that must happen in order for the property sale transfer to take place. There are a few things that you can do to make sure that the closing goes smoothly.
Dec
2
If you are keeping an eye on the Austin real estate market, you may have used our website search tools. One of the options available is foreclosures. Many people have a special interest in looking at foreclosure properties. Oftentimes they believe that they are the best deal available. While that may sometimes be the case, it’s not always true.
Nov
25
When you’re planning to sell your Austin home, there are many things to consider. One of them is what will convey with your home’s ownership. There are certain things you will definitely want to take with you. There are some items you have no intention of bringing to your new home, and probably a few things that you plan on taking but could live without and leave behind if it meant selling your home more quickly. When you’re preparing your Austin house to sell on the real estate market, it’s a good idea to make a list of what items will and won’t convey. As a rule of thumb, anything attached to your home is considered part of it and conveys with the property; everything else goes with the seller. There is a little bit of wiggle room and negotiation involved in conveyance, however, and it can get a little tricky. If you have never sold a home before or it has been several years, this is a good topic to discuss with your Austin real estate agent.
Nov
18
Businessweek.com has named Wells Branch as the #1 Best Place to Raise Kids in Texas. While the entire Austin area is filled with great places to live and raise children, let’s take a moment to look at how Wells Branch rose to the top of the magazine’s list.