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buyers: Market Report for Circle C Ranch, May 2009 - 06/08/09 04:58 PM
What is selling in Circle C Ranch? How much is the price per square foot? These are a couple of questions I will attempt to answer here, the data related is from the Austin MLS system, for the Month of May 2009, obtained, June 8, 2009.
Sold Units: (residential homes) sold units 29 in May 2009 .... sold units 19 in May 2008
Average Sold Price: May 2009 $318,988.00 ....... May 2008 $319,125.00
Average Price Per Sq Ft. May 2009 $111,18 ....... May 2008 $115.15
Average Days on Market May 2009 97 days May 2008 64 days
Averages are just that... highs, lows, everything rolled together and … (2 comments)
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buyers: It lives on .. and on.. and on... and on - 06/03/09 08:00 AM
Just musing today and staring at my keyboard, I was gently reminded by my friend Betina that I have not written a post in a week. Why? I don't really have an excuse, reason or can not put my finger on one. Just haven't had the heart?
So I am determined to pull myself out of this slump, and I started looking at some of my old posts, you do know that they are still active don't you. Some of them just keep growing, people keep searching for things and viola, an old post pops up. So that's all good. While … (11 comments)
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buyers: Southwest Austin Homes last 12 months of Sales - 03/26/09 05:43 PM
Just some new Information about the Southwest area of Austin stats from 2/1/2008 to 1/31/2009. This area includes, Circle C, Lewis Mountain, Westcreek, Village at Western Oaks, Legend Oaks, Beckett Village and Davis Place, while these are not all the areas included in the whole Southwest sales it is some geographical areas so a person can figure out which areas are Southwest.
If you are looking to buy or sell in the SOUTHWEST AREA OF AUSTIN, CALL ME, I CAN HELP YOU.
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buyers: Customer Service is about THEM - 03/21/09 08:45 AM
This morning while reading and commenting it happened again. A comment I was making turned into a blog post. I have found this happens sometimes and I just go with it. The comment becomes multiple paragraphs of my thoughts and hence a posting... thats what my blog is about anyway, my thoughts and I welcome your comments and different perspectives.
Reading the post by William Feela, Would You Hire Yourself?
My clients rehire me with each referral. I have little patience for uncaring and sloppy work, at the same time I understand simple mistakes, the matter becomes what did one do after … (17 comments)
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buyers: Calling all FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS... - 02/15/09 07:17 AM
Who IS the First Time HomeBuyer..
... listening to the TV news channel, this morning I was listening to the morning show, and I realize not everyone knows what that means.. THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER.
I heard a newscaster speaking and he didn't know, because he stated the new $8,000 Tax Credit was only for people who were buying their FIRST EVER HOME. That is not exactly right.
A first time homebuyer is... anyone who hasn't owned a home in the past 3 years.
Now that is a whole different ball game than one who has NEVER owned a home.
If … (8 comments)
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buyers: How do you do a Holiday Postcard in emails? - 01/29/09 10:05 PM
I have been comtemplating how to do a HOLIDAY EMAIL CAMPAIGN. Following the months where there is sure to be a holiday in each month. It's not difficult to do an email to everyone, I just need to know how to make email postcards. Any ideas anyone? Something that doesn't have to be opened like a word doc? Simple would do.
I bet there is someone in AR land who knows just what I need to make my new email holiday campaign work perfectly. If you could share I would love it.
This ingenious idea came about due to the pop-by … (15 comments)
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buyers: Did I hear the Media say the housing bottom is gone upward? - 01/26/09 08:20 AM
This morning while doing my surfing, drinking my coffee, watching the horses jump around in the cool morning, the squirrels frolicking, half listening to The Today Show, I hear the 5 myths of buying and selling your home.
Well my half turned ears tuned in just in time to hear the Real Estate Consultant guest, Barbara Corcoran answer the question by Matt Lauer, "is this the worst time to sell a home?" and Ms Corcoran answered, "no, in some areas, depending on where you are, it is not the worst time, prices have already turned around." Matt then asked "where" and … (12 comments)
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buyers: Are you posting in MLS your Sellers Disclosure attachements? - 01/15/09 06:21 AM
In viewing MLS listings for potential buyers I always look for the attachments, the Sellers Disclosure that is required (with exceptions of course for estates and foreclosures) and often it is not there? My question is WHY NOT?
Why would a listing agent neglect this simple step? It would save time and printing for the listing agent, the Sellers Disclosure would be available to all showing agents, and that's a good thing, Right?
Some very diligent agents attach that important document, the Sellers Disclosure and the SURVEY. Now that agent is two steps ahead of the game. I applaud you the agent … (18 comments)
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buyers: update to Yarrabee Bend buyout at Onion Creek - 01/13/09 04:43 PM
It's time for many to start their home search, if your moveout date is April 2009, we need to start looking for your new home.
I have been posting to my blog updates since last May or so about the Onion Creek Yarrabee Bend floodplain buyout being done. Phase 2 is here now. This is a mandatory buyout. It is being coordinated with the HDR Corp... they are faciliating the homeowners in selling their property and I have understood the HDR Corp also has some Realtors to help in the purchase of another property for the displaced homeowners.
I would like … (2 comments)
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buyers: Onion Creek, Yarrabee Bend Floodplain Buyout. the meetings tonight - 01/08/09 10:36 AM
Hello Everyone, I have been following the story of the Onion Creek BUYOUT since last year at this time when I was contacted by a resident of the area, they lived in the first Voluntary Buyout section of Onion Creek Yarrabee Bend. I helped the clients find and purchase a new home.. our transaction was pretty easy and the closing went smoothly. That is what I would like to help you do also. FIND A NEW HOME, represent you!
Tonight is one of the first meetings being held with the residents who will be affected by the BUYOUT PLAN, this is a … (0 comments)
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buyers: Today I was going to write about planting tulips... - 01/08/09 07:33 AM
Today I was going to write about planting bulbs for spring color. But, as one of my favorite groups says, BLOGS HAPPEN, so here I am writing about searching on the internet.
I started out at Google, I mean who doesn't love Google. You can find anything there in nano seconds and usually in such abundance it would take 5 days and nights to read it all.
I searched for. Planting flower bulbs in Texas. Now thats pretty specific I think. It did yield results, the one I thoght I wanted was TULIP WORLD. I want to plant tulips, they are … (18 comments)
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buyers: How a Smart Buyer Can DO an Accurate Internet Search - 12/23/08 12:11 PM
There are many reasons a Buyer of a new home would be smart to engage the services of a Realtor in the beginning of their search. I would like to just hit one this morning.
Internet Search, OK, we all know this is how 80% of all buyers start to look for a new home, but did you know that IF you contact a Realtor, and you both agree to representation you can do a more refined search of all the suitable and available homes in your area?
Its an IDX search thru a Realtors website generally. You can put in … (2 comments)
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buyers: My AHA moment in Gary Kellers Class yesterday - 12/09/08 06:38 AM
If you have ever read, heard or watched any of Gary Kellers presentations he often speaks of AHA Moments, those moments when the lightbulb went on in your brain. A sudden and clear illumanation of thought. AHA Moments are not often but can totally change your perspective.
Gary Keller is the founder of Keller Williams Realty, the 4th largest real estate company in the US, so he is like a "guru" and when a Guru speaks we should at least turn one ear toward him. I would do the same with Floyd Wickman, Brian Buffini or Warren Buffet... when someone that … (14 comments)
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buyers: Why did this listing expire? - 11/29/08 01:43 PM
Why did this listing expire?
Today I was idly perusing the MLS ... yes I do do that sometimes, check out whats happening my kinda stuff. And here was a great looking house, good neighborhood with blue ribbon schools, playgrounds, shopping nearby.. all the amenities you could want.. and this listing expired. WHY?
My guess is PRICE. Matter of fact I would betcha a 5 dollar bill it was price. The market has shifted... its now a BUYERS MARKET. Lets look at this scenario. Built in 2000. House was vacant, but clean, freshly painted look inside, that's good, nice landscaping outside, … (8 comments)
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buyers: Austin Energy Efficiency Retrofit Resolution passed Nov 6, 2008 - 11/12/08 06:21 AM
Austin Texas is a GREEN CITY, and Mayor Will Wynn would like Austin to be the Leading Green City in the Nation, or the World. Mayor Wynn has been instrumental in proposing energy efficiency in our daily lives and our homes, with all that in mind here is the latest on whats happening in Austin Texas.
After a long battle the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Task Force has conceded on the Point of Sale resolution that could have cost homeowners up to 1% of the sale price of their home to retrofit the home to energy standards.
I applaud the Austin Board … (5 comments)
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buyers: Circle C Ranch Open House Sunday Sept 21, 2008 - 09/21/08 08:04 AM
Today is the Circle C Ranch Neighborhood Open House Tour, Sunday, Sept 21, 2008 1:00-4:00pm
6104 ROXBURY, AUSTIN TEXAS, 78739 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS, KIKER ELEMENTARY
The home I'm hosting is a lovely 1 story, Scott Felder Built, with an incredible backyard featuring double decks and huge oaks shading the yard. Inside are gorgeous granite countertops in the kitchen that is open to the family room and upgrades throughout. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, with 2,114 sq ft and close to the swimming pool, hike and bike trails and the tennis courts. Stop in today and view this gem in the heart of … (4 comments)
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buyers: Which comes first? Qualifying mortgage or the search for a home? - 09/14/08 08:08 PM
Just musing here about some thoughts that were brought to my attention .. which comes first.. Buyers qualifying for a home mortgage and shopping for a home in that price range... or search for a home and hoping they qualify for that one?
As an agent I suggest, advise, and urge a buyer to PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE speak to a lender first. Get an idea of what you can afford, what it will take to be a qualified buyer. Few folks have wide open pocketbooks that will allow them to start looking in any price range and pick what they fancy. To … (45 comments)
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buyers: a Buyers Alert - 09/10/08 08:01 AM
When does one know when the bottom of the real estate market has hit and the market is climbing back up again? Markets are ever changing in real estate and other commodities worldwide. Nationally we have felt a downshift for about 2 years (locally we have had a lesser impact but we have noticed a few changes) but the real question is when is the bottom? Is it recognizable?
The bottom of any market is recognizable only when one looks back down at it.. from a rising market. Right now appears to be a rising market in many areas. The government take … (12 comments)
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buyers: How is Austin home sales faring this week? - 09/04/08 07:53 AM
The following statistics are provided by Alamo Title Company ... so while the overall picture shows our sales are down and listings are up.. much like the rest of our national real estate picture.. it shows we are still buying and selling here in Austin.
Recently Forbes magazine named Austin and San Antonio Texas as cities most likely to increase in Real estate value.
The number of active listings are up 13.91% over last year.
The number of new listings are down this week 28.79% (compared to the same week last year). Pendings and solds are down as well.
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buyers: Stop Identity Theft Day Saturday APRIL 19, 2008 Austin Texas - 03/30/08 10:33 AM
Stop Identity Theft
The City of Austin Texas is sponsoring a STOP IDENTITY THEFT day, Saturday APRIL 19,2008 from 7:30am-2:30pm. This is a great way to get rid of all that abundance of paperwork we all amass. You may bring up to 5 file boxes of paper records for shredding. Oh, did I say it is FREE?
Mobile shredding trucks from AUSTIN SHRED, a Balcones Resource Company, CenTex Shred and Iron Mountain will be on-site to shred the material.
Heres the scoop.
April 19,2008, Saturday 7:30Am-2:30PM
AUSTIN HIGH PARKING LOT 1715 W Cesar Chavez Austin Texas
Restrictions are.. NO WET MATERIAL, … (8 comments)
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