Austin Real Estate Blog by Team Ensor

Is Austin Surviving the Recession?

In recent weeks, Forbes has been watching metro areas and with relatively low unemployment rates between December 2007 and December 2009.  Austin tied Washington DC for the #1 spot on the list of cities that seem to be surviving the recession.  They sought cities expected that jobs would continue to grow.  In this time frame, [...]

Cedar Park Events and Entertainment for Friends, Families

When looking for fun and exciting things to do with friends or family, what once required a trip to Austin to experience can now be found here in Cedar Park.  
Events at Cedar Park Center
This April 21-25, a visit to The Cedar Park Center for Disney On Ice is sure to please the entire family.  Worlds of Fantasy, Feld Entertainment’s action-packed [...]

UT Students: Should You Wait to Find Lodging For The Fall?

University of Texas students should be looking for UT campus condos and apartments in early spring (right now!) for the upcoming Fall semester. Prices for apartments usually are higher in June and August when students are looking for dorms or places to live during the school year. It’s the law of supply and demand. The [...]

Fixed Rates on 30-Year Home Loans Rises to 5.05 Percent

Freddie Mac announced today that the average rate for 30-year fixed-interest rate loans has risen to 5.05%, up from last week’s 4.93%. Average rates on 15-year fixed-interest rate loans also rose, to 4.4% from last week’s 4.33%. This is the first rate increase in the last three weeks. Interest rates are evaluated weekly by Freddie [...]

Auction Details for Sabine on Fifth Condos in Downtown Austin

The 27 remaining Sabine on Fifth condos in Downtown Austin are going on the auction block on February 28, 2010 at 1pm at the Hilton Austin Downtown, located at 500 East 4th Street.
List of Sabine Condos Being Auctioned

Auction Number
Unit Number
Floor Plan
Approx Sq Ft
Beds / Baths
Previously Priced
Starting Bid

1
303
C-HC
693
1/1
$234,900
$85,000

2
305
L
1462
2/2
$409,900
$145,000

3
308
M
925
1/1+study
$267,900
$95,000

4
401
A
1461
2/2
$485,900
$165,000

5
409
I
918
1/1+study
$259,900
$95,000

6
501
A
1461
2/2
$485,900
$175,000

7
502
B
755
1/1
$239,900
$95,000

8
504
D
728
1/1
$249,900
$85,000

9
508
H
951
1/1+study
$279,900
$95,000

10
510
J
682
1/1
$204,900
$85,000

11
605
E
1467
2/2
$434,900
$155,000

12
610
J
682
1/1
$229,900
$85,000

13
703
C
695
1/1
$240,900
$95,000

14
704
D
728
1/1
$259,900
$85,000

15
707
G
1426
2/2
$409,900
$135,000

16
801
A
1461
2/2
$530,000
$185,000

17
802
B
755
1/1
$273,400
$105,000

18
805
E
1460
2/2
$469,900
$165,000

19
808
H
951
1/1+study
$311,900
$95,000

20
904
D
728
1/1
$263,900
$85,000

21
907
G
1426
2/2
$434,900
$135,000

22
909
I
918
1/1+study
$294,900
$95,000

23
910
J
682
1/1
$244,900
$85,000

24
1001
N
1419
2/2
$550,000
$195,000

25
1004
D
728
1/1
$279,900
$95,000

26
1007
G
1426
2/2
$437,900
$145,000

27
1008
H
951
1/1+study
$324,900
$105,000

Registration for Sabine Auction
Registration is required to be eligible [...]

Remodeling to Sell our Avery Ranch Home, Part One

The old adage “If I only knew then what I know now,” definitely applies here.
A Brief History
The time has come to sell our Avery Ranch home.  This was our first home in Austin, and we built it while we were still living in Arizona back in 2004. We bought it directly from the sales center after [...]

Should You Hire a Stager Before You Sell Your Austin Home?

A home is, in the end, a product. Many products are sold as is, nothing fancy nothing exciting. When you sell your home like an as-is product, you are likely not going to sell your product for top dollar. To make your home generate interest and be memorable to potential buyers, you need to differentiate [...]

Are UT Campus Condos Worth Buying Now?

I was recently asked whether I thought now was a good time to buy UT campus condos. Here is the MLS data on recently sold UT condos and homes:
In 2008, the Average Sales Price for UT Campus condos and homes was $254,634. In 2009, Average Sales Prices declined by 12.76% to $222,155.
In 2008, the number [...]

Thank You to All Attendees of Brewing Hope’s Austin Pub Crawl!

Team Ensor would like to thank everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful Austin afternoon with friends and brews yesterday at the Brewing Hope event in Austin, TX.  We had a great time, and it was fun getting to meet all of you who participated!
We look forward to the next Brewing Hope event here in [...]

Barton Place Condos Nearing Completion!

The parking lots are now open for Billy’s BBQ and Austin Java in South Austin, as the finishing touches are being put on the Barton Place condominiums.
Construction of the Barton Place has made it somewhat tricky for patrons of Billy’s BBQ and Austin Java to enjoy the local fare, but now that parking has been [...]

Bastrop Earns Spot on 2010 Distinctive Destinations List

The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently added Bastrop to its 2010 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations.  It was chosen for several reasons.  Downtown preservation, annual events and its place in Texas history are just a few. 
Mayor Terry Orr said in a statement that he is very proud and says that this proves that [...]

New Features for Searching Austin MLS Listings

Two new features have just been added by Team Ensor to make life easier for future residents of Austin and their search for real estate that is listed on the Austin MLS.
AustinMLS.teamensor.com is our latest & greatest offering to the public to better search Austin MLS listings.  Search for information on any listing in the Austin area, [...]

Video of Teravista Home

Check out this home on the 17th hole of the Teravista Golf Course!
Teravista Home Features
Like many of the golf course homes in Teravista, both the interior and exterior of the home is required to be on a more ‘upgraded’ level from the builder than the other homes in the community. These upgrades include four-sides masonry, [...]

Video of East Austin Home

Take a look at this modern East Austin home that combines style with energy efficiency. Granite counters, concrete & bamboo floors and more storage space than you would expect! This home also has an alarm system, sprinkler system and is wired for surround sound. 
The best part of this home - it is less than 2.5 miles [...]

Is Cedar Park Becoming a “Destination City”?

Could Cedar Park, a city just northwest of Austin, become known as a “destination city”? With the all the new growth and now talks of Schlitterbahn coming to town, it could happen. Plans could be announced as soon as tonight of the new Water Park. This would be Schlitterbahn’s 5th water park and the largest [...]

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