Sun City Texas Homeowner Alert!April 7, 2016Williamson County Tax Assessments Are Out & Dramatically Overvalued The residential sales market data for Sun City Texas does not support the property tax increase just published by Williamson County Tax Assessors’ office for homeowners in Sun City Texas, located in Georgetown, TX 78633.  Sales data clearly shows that prices did not increase in 2015 i.e. the market was flat. One option available to you is to formally protest your tax assessment during the protest window.  This protest gives you the right present your data and make the argument of what you tax assessment is too high.Rugg Realty LLC has been providing real market data taken directly from the MLS data base for more than 6 years. If you need 2016 data to protest your taxes, contac... 04/07/2016

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 Sun City Texas Real Estate Report & Home Sales Summaryprovided by Rugg Realty LLCText VersionSun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales SummaryFebruary 2016 Results See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com   February-16 February-15   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $170,000 $177,500 -4.2% High $382,000 $475,000 -19.6% Average $264,962 $292,800 -9.5% Median $264,900 $289,500 -8.5% Units Sold 33 35 -5.7%           Feb. YTD 16 Feb. YTD 15   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $167,500 $168,917 -0.8% High $453,000 $475,000 -4.6% Average $279,960 $294,102 -4.8% Median $265,250 $298,000 -11.0% Units Sold 60 47 27.7% Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS March 1, 2016 Month of February 2016 – Ouch! Our market came back to reality in Februar... 03/04/2016

What Are The Average Utility Costs In Sun City Texas, in Georgetown,TXAt Rugg Realty , we receive this question all the time. Below is a chart of actual costs for a 1140 sq ft property in 2015   Jan-15 Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15 Dec-15 Electric $41.87 $54.15 $46.48 $46.68 $27.59 $63.07 $85.79 $103.92 $92.70 $109.85 $48.78 $32.86 Water $24.75 $28.25 $26.50 $28.25 $23.00 $28.25 $35.25 $40.50 $52.50 $40.50 $37.00 $26.50 Other/sewer $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $53.36 $54.61 $54.61 $54.61 Atmos Gas $47.33 $32.04 $26.77 $21.58 $22.06 $24.74 $25.19 $21.75 $23.32 $23.67 $27.49 $36.96                                                     Total $167.31 $167.80 $153.11 $149.87 $126.01 $169.42 $199.59 $219.53 $221.88 $228.63 $167.... 02/05/2016

Sun City Texas Real Estate Report Jan 2016Rugg Realty LLCText versionSun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales SummaryJanuary 2016 Results See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com   January-16 January-15   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $167,500 $168,917 -0.8% High $453,000 $388,000 16.8% Average $298,292 $297,901 0.1% Median $283,000 $332,500 -14.9% Units Sold 27 12 125.0% Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS February 1, 2016  Month of January 2016 – The market is off to a robust start in 2016.  Unit sales volume of 27 properties sold exceed last year’s 12 sales by 125%, more than double. Average selling prices were flat, although median selling price was down 15% compared to one year ago. Entry-level price was also flat with last year and high-end pr... 02/01/2016

Dec 2015 $/Sq ft Sun City Texas 13 Mo Trailing Total by Rugg RealtyBrian Rugg 512-818-6700Brian@RuggRealty.com  01/04/2016

2015 Full Year Home Sales Results for Sun City Texas by Rugg RealtyText VersionSun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales SummaryDecember 2015 Results See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com   December-15 December-14   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $179,500 $170,000 5.6% High $465,000 $539,000 -13.7% Average $294,835 $284,497 3.6% Median $271,450 $264,750 2.5% Units Sold 26 26 0.0%           Dec. YTD 15 Dec. YTD 14   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $150,000 $145,000 3.4% High $529,000 $760,000 -30.4% Average $274,441 $273,313 0.4% Median $256,000 $258,700 -1.0% Units Sold 419 346 21.1% Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS January 2, 2016 Month of December 2015 - After a dismal unit volume of just 11 sales last month, this mont... 01/04/2016

January 2016 Sun Rays Magazine Back Cover Features Rugg Realty LLCThank You Sun City Texas for a fantastic 2015 and the opportunity to serve you in the years ahead.  From all of us at Rugg Realty LLC. Happy New YearSun Rays Magazine is the official publication of Sun City Texas and Rugg Realty is proud to be featured on their back cover and  premier advertiser in Sun City Texas. 01/01/2016

  SMILE - It's Sun City!   Blaine Brownlow Georgetown, TX Christmas Video   Click Here to play this video. Link to photos: https://www.google.com/search?q=georgetown+square+christmas+photos&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiumfP6qu HJAhUUUmMKHbeEAjYQsAQIHA&biw=1600&bih=805 Link to Newsmax Article: http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/christmas-destinations-america-top/2015/12/01/id/704046/ Blaine Brownlow 512-635-5118 | blaine@ruggrealty.com | http://www.ruggrealty.com 12/18/2015

  Georgetown Texas - Jimmy Jacobs Custom built in 2008. Greenbelt lot.Luxury featured 1 story with 3 bedrooms plus a small study. 2 fullbaths. 2 car garage. 1,960 square feet. Hardwood floors. 0.155-acrelot size (61' by 112'). Granite counters. Fireplace. 8-foot doors.Over-sized walk-thru utility room. Walk-in pantry. Jenn-Airappliances. Plantation shutters throughout. Recently installed carpetin all bedrooms. Quiet street. 10-foot ceilings. Covered patio. 4sides stone. Sprinkler system. Security System. Master bedroom withdouble vanity, separate shower, granite counters, jetted garden tub,and huge walk-in closet. Natural gas neighborhood. Low HOA fees andtax rate. Heritage Oaks subdivision; an active 55 and older retirementcommunity with a state-of-the-art amenities center, 24-hour fit... 12/14/2015

 Sun City Texas Home Sales Report 13 Mo Cost/Sq Ft November 2015Here is the latest information about Sun City Texas home sales expressed in a cost per square foot basis and plotted of the past 13 months. Provided by Rugg Realty LLCSun City Texas located in Georgetown TX 12/03/2015

Latest market information for Sun City Texas located in Georgetown, TXSun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales SummaryNovember 2015 Results See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com   November-15 November-14   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $176,000 $175,000 0.6% High $366,200 $390,000 -6.1% Average $260,329 $256,345 1.6% Median $240,250 $249,250 -3.6% Units Sold 12 22 -45.5%           Nov. YTD 15 Nov. YTD 14   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $150,000 $145,000 3.4% High $529,000 $760,000 -30.4% Average $273,228 $272,477 0.3% Median $255,750 $259,000 -1.3% Units Sold 392 319 22.9% Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS December 2, 2015  Month of November 2015 – What happened? Unit volume of only 12 properties was down 46% compared... 12/03/2015

Georgetown Home For SaleOffering “Magnolia” floor plan boasting approximately 1800 sq ft living; recent carpet; recent roof shingles; gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops and under mount sink; breakfast bar; with open living/dining; all GE appliances; covered porch & covered patio.Two car garage with bump-out and plenty of storage with painted floor.Georgetown Home For SaleIf you're looking for an affordable home in Williamson County this lovely one story is made for you.Contact Bob Ratliff Team, REALTORS® 11/29/2015

Happy Thanksgiving From Rugg Realty LLCPlease have a happy & safe holiday.Brian RuggSun City Texas 11/26/2015

A Look Back Helps to See the Way Forward Rugg Realty LLC A Sun City TX Success Story On July 26, 2010 I wrote my first blog post titled, What would you do if you had to start over in real estate this morning? http://actvra.in/4nVS . Back in July 2010 I had just closed down my Massachusetts business and relocated to Sun City Texas. I was genuinely starting over from scratch.  I had no contacts, no referrals, no farming, and perhaps most of all, no business, & no cash flow. But, the future looked bright since central Texas looked like it had potential. I asked the Active Rain Community for suggestions on what they would do in this situation and received 37 replies with helpful hints.  It was my first early experience seeing how well the Active Rain members were willing to help a “newbie”.... 11/10/2015

Sun City Texas Home Sales Report 13 Mo Cost/Sq Ft October 2015Provided by Brian Rugg of Rugg Realty LLC located in Sun City Texas, Georgetown, TX 78633 11/09/2015

Real Estate Market Report Oct. 2015 Sun City Texas Home Sales SummaryText VersionSun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales SummaryOctober 2015 Results See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com   October-15 October-14   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $150,000 $145,000 3.4% High $503,000 $420,000 19.8% Average $264,647 $247,002 7.1% Median $239,500 $241,750 -0.9% Units Sold 33 30 10.0%           Oct. YTD 15 OCT. YTD 14   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $150,000 $145,000 3.4% High $529,000 $760,000 -30.4% Average $273,737 $273,671 0.0% Median $257,500 $259,900 -0.9% Units Sold 379 297 27.6% Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS November 3, 2015  Month of October 2015 – Unit volume of 33 homes sold is up 10% over one year ago. Averag... 11/09/2015

Situated on the western edge of Georgetown, near Leander, you'll find the new, meticulously planned community of Rancho Sienna.  Great care has gone into the design and architecture and the end results are spectacular.  The community offers up homes from nine different, esteemed builders from the Austin area (listed below) and the prices range from the low 200s to the 500s so there's something for a wide range of buyers. As mentioned, great thought has gone into the design and development of this neighborhood with an emphasis on preserving and celebrating the natural beauty of the hill country.  Rancho Sienna boasts more than 100 acres of parks, trails and open space.  Currently, there are two parks (Greenleaf Park, Sienna Trail Park, ) and more parks and trails are scheduled to be adde... 10/26/2015

Sun City Texas Homes For Sale Inventory At All Time High Oct. 2015Data Presented by Rugg Realty LLC based on ACTRIS MLS Data Oct.25 2015This data may present the age old question, "Is the glass half empty or is it half full"?  If you are a home buyer in Sun City Texas this is great news.  This is especially true if you are looking for a high end home with lots of amenities.  The market seems to be flush with lots of  product from which to choose.  However, if you are a buyer looking in the under $200 range it is very slim pickins with just two properties available at the moment. Sellers on the other hand, will have to put their best foot forward and recognize they are competing with lots of other homes in their price range. If you would like expert, professional guidance in selling your... 10/25/2015

Rugg Realty Featured on Back Cover of Sun Rays Magazine Oct 1, 2015Sun Rays is the official publication of Sun City Texas, and Rugg Realty is proud to sponsor the back cover advertisement for all of 2015.If You have a home to sell in Sun City Texas, give us a call.512-818-6700or Brian@RuggRealty.com  10/16/2015