Austin Locavores in the Making: Planting a Spring Garden

Northwest Austin Back Yard Garden

My kids would be rolling in the mud all day if they could get away with it. To let them scratch the dirt itch and learn something in the process, we planted a garden in our backyard last Spring. Somehow we ended up with about 120 seedlings for things we couldn't identify (oh, yeah, THAT'S what the … [Read more...]

North Central Austin Real Estate: Crestview (78757)

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Crestview in Austin Crestview, in North Central Austin is a neighborhood full of small, single-family homes built primarily in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. These homes are on larger-than-average lots with pier and beam construction. The streets in this area are lined with gracious and mature … [Read more...]

Austin Real Estate: Buy Now or Buy Later?

Three Month Average Mortgage Rate Trend

Are you thinking of buying a home in Austin and wonder if now is a good time to buy? I'm getting a lot of questions lately about Market Conditions and Mortgage Financing. If these are things on your radar because you're thinking about getting into the Austin Real Estate Market, keep reading, or … [Read more...]

Spicewood Elementary Real Estate Market Data Spring 2010

Real Estate Market Data for Spicewood Elementary Spring 2010

Do you live in Northwest Austin and wonder what your property is worth? If your home maps to Spicewood Elementary School, an Exemplary RRISD school, the market data below can give you a snapshot of what is happening in the real estate market in your area! This data is for the homes that are … [Read more...]

Northwest Austin Real Estate: Oak Forest and Windridge (78759) Market Report 2010

Windridge and Oak Forest Real Estate Market Statistics 2000 to 2010

The established and gracious subdivisions of Oak Forest and Windridge surround Oak View Park in Northwest Austin. The homes from both subdivisions share many similarities: gorgeous mature trees, lots that are partially flat and partially hilly, and are mostly four-sides masonry (limestone and … [Read more...]

Energy Efficient Appliances Help Keep Energy Costs Under Control

Seems like everyone is talking about appliances this Spring! Maybe it was that messed-up rebate system that got us thinking about upgrading our appliances, or maybe it is just because we're a little greener in our thinking and habits than we used to be. I know my fridge and washing machine are … [Read more...]

Austin Real Estate Heat Map: Number Sold Change April 2009 to April 2010

Austin Real Estate Heat Map Number Sold changes between April 2009 and April 2010

Our friends at Gracy Title produce fantastic fliers and charts that clearly show the trends in Austin Real Estate. This fantastic map shows the changes in the number of properties sold in Austin and Central Texas between April 2009 and April 2010 and came from: Suzanne Jacobs Sales … [Read more...]

Austin Real Estate Heat Map: Median Price Change April 2009 to April 2010

Austin Real Estate Median Price Change April 2009 to April 2010

Our friends at Gracy Title produce fantastic fliers and charts that clearly show the trends in Austin Real Estate. This fantastic map shows the changes in the median sales price for homes in Austin and Central Texas between April 2009 and April 2010 and came from: Suzanne Jacobs Sales … [Read more...]

Market Report for the Week Ending 5/2/2010

What Did Interest Rates Do Last Week? ** based on Freddie Mac weekly average survey ** 30-yr Fixed – Slightly Lower Last Week: 5.06% Previous Week: 5.07% 1yr Ago: 4.78% 15-yr Fixed – Unchanged Last Week: 4.39% Previous Week: 4.39% 1yr Ago: 4.48% Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr … [Read more...]

Real Estate and the Rainy Season

I love HouseLogic.com - they have a great selection of timely articles for homeowners and future-homeowners. These articles are well-written, have great sources for further reading and research and are, drum roll please, available for re-distribution by REALTORS®! Take a few minutes to read … [Read more...]