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August 2010 Calendar of Austin Events

Below are some cool events to check out during this record-breaking hot summer we’re having in Austin.
Music
Free Concert in the Park
Sunday evenings at The Long Center, www.thelongcenter.org
Blues on the Green
August 4 and August 18 at Zilker Park, www.austinlivemusic.com
Joan Baez
August 6 at Stubbs www.stubbsaustin.com
Tribute to a Jazz Giant
August 6 at The Elephant Room www.kut.org
Dierks Bentley
August 21 [...]

West Austin Condo Sales Report For June 2010

We were curious how condominium sales have been in West Austin, most specifically the areas beyond Capital of Texas Hwy toward Lake Travis.  Usually condominiums are the first sales to suffer in a market downturn, but are also the first to rise during market appreciation periods.  Below is our findings from a recent MLS report [...]

The Great Debate About MonteVista Condos in West Austin

There has been great discussion about whether condo conversions are a wise purchase, particularly the MonteVista condominium project in West Austin. We have had a chance to do some initial research on the MonteVista condos, and here are our findings.
MonteVista Condos Overview
Our initial reaction to MonteVista is that the location is spectacular. Being on the [...]

Round Rock Community Open House on July 18, 2010

Following the success of the Teravista event, we are once-again joining up with other real estate brokers in Round Rock West, Creekmont West and Cimarron to host a community-wide open house!  Large-scale events like this are exciting, and they provide home sellers with increased exposure and traffic.  The more traffic a home gets while it’s [...]

New Home Construction Accelerates in Crystal Falls

Looking for a brand new home in the northern suburbs of Austin for under $500,000 that’s move-in ready? Better look quick and a good place to start might be in Crystal Falls in Leander / Cedar Park.  Hindsight is 20/20 as the saying goes and right now may be the best opportunity a buyer has [...]

NACA Program Helps Low to Moderate Income Families Achieve Home Ownership

In addition to loan programs like Bond 77 and USDA financing, there is yet another program that is out there for the consumer in need of assistance buying a home. NACA, a non-profit organization and consumer advocate, offers free services to the consumer. NACA offers both a Purchase Program and a Home Saver Program. Best part: [...]

Teravista Community Open House: A Huge Success!

Thank you to all who helped make the Teravista Community-Wide Open House a huge success. We had an unbelievable turnout! We would like to thank the event sponsors: John McClellan with Supreme Lending, Laurie Nunnallee with First American Title and Nunnallee Inspections, and also Newland Properties for providing The Ranch House as a venue for [...]

Builders and Realtors to Host Community-Wide Open House in Teravista on Sunday, June 27, 2010

Teravista Community Open House to Showcase 40 (yes, forty!) Homes
Realtors and new home builders are teaming up together to host a community-wide open house this Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 1-4pm in Teravista, a golf course community in Round Rock, Texas.
Excerpt taken from our Press Release on the event:
“In Teravista, homes are listed for sale by [...]

Video of Home at 137 KLBJ in Smithville, Texas

Are you looking for a beautiful home in Smithville, Texas?  This is the home for you.  It sits on 1.5 acres with mature trees.  What better way to enjoy the country afternoons.
Features Of  Home at 137 KLBJ
You will find that this home has custom upgrades such as tiled counters, stainless appliances, jetted garden tub in [...]

10 New Listings of Downtown Austin Condos as of June 15, 2010

Here are the 10 newest listings of Downtown Austin condos that were listed in the Austin MLS, as of June 15, 2010:

June 2010 Calendar of Austin Events

Check out these Austin Events taking place during June, 2010:
June 3
First Thursday, SoCo District/South Congress Ave.  www.firstthursday.info
June 4
Project Transitions Texas Swing at Saengerrunde Hall. www.projecttransitions.org/events/texas-swing.html
June 5
Conspirare/Dynamic Convergence at University Presebyterian Church.  www.conspirare.org
June 6, 13, 20, 27
Austin Symphony / Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park at the Long Center.  www.austinsymphony.org
June 10-13
Republic of Texas Biker Rally, starting [...]

Mueller – A Fine Example of New Urbanism

Here in Texas, we love our cars. Many of us practically live in them, as we drive from home to work to school and many other places each and every day.  However, some of us don’t love the time spent sitting in traffic and at red lights, or the feeling of isolation that sometimes occurs in [...]

Bond 77 – The New First Time Homebuyer Loan Program

Feeling bummed out that the $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers has ended?  Well, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.  R.I.P. USDA Loans (for now!) and Tax Credit.  Hello Bond 77!
What Is Bond 77?
Bond 77 is providing $500 million in tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds  and sponsored by the [...]

Featured Commercial Lot at 1151 San Bernard in East Austin

Team Ensor has recently listed a 75% interest in a commercial lot in East Austin at 1151 San Bernard St, Austin TX, 78702.
A great example of the type of development that could be built on this lot at 1151 San Bernard would be a three-story mixed-use building, with retail and commercial spaces on the lower [...]

What’s Selling In Twin Creeks

As of May 17, 2010 there were 38 single family homes for sale in Twin Creeks in Cedar Park, 14 homes either pending or pending accepting backup offers , and a total of 9 homes sold in the last 90 days.
 The Market Analysis Reports shown below provide a snapshot of the real estate market conditions [...]

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