Austin-area Home Sales Rise 23 percent (2011-2012 Stats)

Austin-area Home Sales Rise 23 percent, Hit Five-year High for November

Austin Board of REALTORS® releases November 2012 real estate statistics

Austin, Texas - December 20, 2012 - According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR),  the volume of Austin area home sales continues to rise as November became the 18th straight month of sales volume increases and the most home sales in November since 2007.

Based on information from the Austin Board of Realtors (alternatively, from ACTRIS) for the period shown above.
Neither Canyon Vista Realty the Board nor ACTRIS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. All data is provide “As Is” and with all faults. Data maintained by the Board or ACTRIS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

 Austin keeping it Weird with 37^th Street Christmas Light Display

 Austinites living on 37^th Street an older residential neighborhood not far from the University of Texas Campus just off the drag on Guadalupe Street set up a one block radius each year blocking off the street to cars and only for pedestrian for a safe family adventure one should experience at least once if visiting Austin during the Holidays. 

It's been going on now for more than 20 years and started when one of the neighborhood residents hung a row of lights across a tree in the front yard and started adding to the display every year. It has grown to be one of the more dramatic examples of lighting creativity in the world, with residents sticking lights in every tree, across roof lines to the houses next door. Cars and curb lines and sidewalks and figurines have been lighted. Even pets and the residents themselves have been known to adorn themselves with twinkling lights to stand in the yard as thousands walk by to appreciate their creative minds and the handiwork of their desperate efforts to become the most decorated block in Texas.

Known too many as the most dynamic community Christmas light display in the Lone Star State. Good Morning America has featured the lighted neighborhood in a past episode. Magazine and newspaper writers and photographers have traveled great distances to capture the displays on film. UT students often stroll the neighborhood to savor the festive season, and Austinites and other visitors flock there every year to take in what can truly be called one of the most amazing neighborhood displays in America.

Zilker Holiday Tree celebrates 46th annual Holiday Tradition in Austin

The tree lighting ceremony took place on December 2^nd, 2012 this year with local entertainment, live music and food novelties.

The Zilker Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs - totaling 3,309 lights. At the top of the tree, a double star measures 10 feet from point to point. The double star displays 150 frosted bulbs. This unique spiral pattern of lights was created by City of Austin electricians. At its circumference, the tree measures 380 feet. The diameter is 120 feet. The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower.

On December 10, 1967, the first tree was lighted by Mayor Pro Tem Mrs. Emma Long. In subsequent years this honor has been awarded to the young winner of a city-wide tree coloring contest.

Tradition is to whirl around in circles under the tree looking up at the lights and then the task of keeping your balance.  Families and friends join each other around the huge log fire pit to drink hot-chocolate and watch the little ones and big ones play under the tree. Zilker Tree Lighting is an annual event to share memories of Austin Christmas and enjoying great music and entertainment not to mention meeting Santa.

Austin Chirstmas Calendar Fun For The Month Of December 2012

The Santa Land Diaries - November 23rd to December 23rd, 2012

Zachary Scott Theatre Center, Austin, TX

http://zachtheatre.org/

 2012 DANCING WITH THE STARS AUSTIN - December 2, 2012 Hilton Austin Downtown, Austin, TX http://www.centerforchildprotection.org/events/2012-dancing-with-the-stars-austin

 International Music Festival Conference - December 2-4, 2012

Hyatt Regency Austin Downtown, Austin, TX
austin.hyatt.com/

Butler School of Music Holiday Choral Concert - December 3, 2012

Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX

www.texasperformingarts.org/

Austin Symphony Orchestra Handels "Messiah" - December 5, 2012

Riverbend Centre, Austin, TX

http://do512.com/venue/riverbend-centre

2012 Lights of Love 5K and Family Run - December 7, 2012

Mueller Browning Hangar, Austin, TX
events.austin360.com

 Conspirare Christmas - December 8-9, 2012

The Carillon, Austin, TX

http://conspirare.org/

Cheer America TX State Championship - December 8, 2012

Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX

http://do512.com/event/2012/12/08/cheer-america-texas-state-championship

Luminations - December 8-9, 2012

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin, TX

http://wildflower.org/

Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker Golden Anniversary - December 8-23, 2012

Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX

http://www.balletaustin.org/

 A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas - December 9, 2012

One World Theatre, Austin, TX

http://do512.com/event/2012/12/09/a-gospel-according-to-jazz-christmas

 Austin Symphony Orchestra Christmas Sing Along - December 11, 2012

Riverbend Centre, Austin, TX

http://www.austinsymphony.org/

Billy Elliot The Musical - December 11-16, 2012

Bass Concert Hall - PAC (Performing Arts Center), Austin, TX

http://austin.broadway.com/

33rd Annual Buda Fest - December 12-20, 2012

Buda City Park, Austin, TX

http://www.budafest.org/

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - December 12-24, 2012

Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX

http://www.armadillobazaar.com/

Austin Cares: Charity Bash - December 15, 2012

Austin Music Hall, Austin, TX

http://ascaustncares.eventbrite.com/

 2012 Sustainable Christmas Expo and Rock Opera - December 16, 2012

Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX

http://www.SustainableChristmasEXPO.org/

Zilker Park Holiday Trail of Lights - December 16-23, 2012

Zilker Metropolitan Park, Austin, TX

http://www.austintexas.gov/

Guy Forsyth/Carolyn Wonderland's Holiday Roast - December 20-22, 2012

Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TXhttp://www.thelongcenter.org

THR GROUP's 24th Annual Holiday Extraordinaire - December 23, 2012

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, Austin, TX
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3079

Holiday Family Days: Whats Old is New Again - December 28-29, 2012

The Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX
blantonmuseum.org/

Christmas Day Brunch - December 25, 2012

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Bastrop, TX

http://www.visitlostpines.com/

Austin Symphony Presents Papa Doo Run Run - December 29-30, 2012

Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX

http://www.austinsymphony.org/

Willie Nelson and Friends Family New Year - December 30, 2012
The Moody Theater, Austin, TX
acl-live.com/

Austin's New Year - December 31, 2012

Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX

www.austinconventioncenter.com/

Around Austin, Texas: The 04 | Market Statistics Real Estate | Homes For Sale in 78704 Austin TX

2009 Annual Market Report for The 04 Neighborhood in Austin TX
Jan. 1 through Dec. 31

The above PIE CHART shows average days on market for homes
SOLD and CLOSED in "The 04" 78704 neighborhood in Austin TX.

The SOLD prices remained close to the ASKING PRICES in
The 04, except at the very highest price point. The 04
neighborhood encompasses the 78704 zip code in Austin TX.

The SOLD and CLOSED activity was strongest in the $250-$350K
price ranges in The 04 Austin neighborhood zip code of 78704.