The Central Texas Real Estate Specialist

   March 19, 2009 -According to the February 2009 Multiple Listing Service report by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), the Austin-area home sales volume remains down year-over-year, but home prices have risen compared to February 2008.   The median price of a single-family home in Central Te...

    Austin area real estate volume down, prices remain stable Austin Board of REALTORS® releases December 2008 real estate statistics   January 20, 2009 - According to the December 2008 Multiple Listing Service report by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), the volume of single-family home sales...

Here are some of the latest stats as provided by Williamson County Association of Realtors Mark Burton and Austin Board of Realtors MLS -all information is believed to be accurate but not gauranteed.   Week of: 1/11/2009 # Homes Sold   SqFt $/SF List Price Sold Price % Difference Days on Market 3...

Austin Area Feels Effects of National Housing Slowdown Austin Board of REALTORS® releases November 2008 real estate statistics, proposes solutions   December 18, 2008 - In November 2008, the Austin real estate market showed signs of slowdowns seen in other parts of the country. According to the ...

With all the changes out there its good for Realtors to know about the benefits of alternative financing.  Since 100% financing went away with some of the lenders -USDA has been a popular choice amongst some buyers.  I've found VA and Texas Vet both viable options for many of my buyers recently. ...

  Don't miss out on these fun activities in and around Austin!               Photo by Victor Ovalle.   Photo to the right by Jacci Howard Bear Parade of Lights at Zilker Park 2008 Trail of Lights: Mark your calendar for December 14-23. The Trail of Lights Festival Grand Opening and Parade begins ...

Week of: 11/9/2008 # Homes Sold 46   SqFt $/SF List Price Sold Price % Difference Days on Market Average 2080 $98 $213,358 $205,068 96.11% 121 Median 1878 $93 $179,450 $171,250 95.43% 92 New Listings Removed Listings High 4269 $160 $699,900 $679,900 97.14% 820 174 81 Low 1157 $60 $89,500 $87,500...

October Report Shows Rise in Value of Austin Area Properties November 20, 2008 - Despite national economic pressures, Austin area homes remain a sound investment option, according to the latest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report from the Austin Board of REALTORS®.  In October 2008, the median...

  Week of: 9/28/2008 # Homes Sold   SqFt $/SF List Price Sold Price % Difference Days on Market 123 Average 2129 $91 $197,090 $191,945 97.39% 86 Median 1938 $89 $168,900 $165,700 98.11% 62 New Listings Removed Listings High 4713 $143 $528,900 $435,000 82.25% 429 173 156 Low 1079 $38 $80,900 $82,0...