If we've worked together, then you have most certainly heard me say "I don't have a crystal ball," when weighing in on market trends and projections. But what I do have is experience and data, and what I know to be true is that it is hard to see the light when we're in the storm. Did you know that in 1990, the average home price in Austin was $82,000 🤯?! (Also I was a Freshman in HS). This got me thinking and I decided to take a 30 year historic look at our market's ups and downs... Do you know what … (2 comments)
john dunham: Open House! | 612 Unity Dr.
- 10/21/22 12:43 PM
REAGANS OVERLOOK 5 Bed | 4 Bath | ~3,652 SF | $1,325,000 Open House: Saturday, October 22, 1-3 PM Stunning single story with refined finishes and long list of updates. Enjoy Fall under covered patio with built-in grill and motorized remote controlled retractable screens, while preparing for pool season next Summer. Wood floors sprawl throughout (no carpet). Enter the main living area / kitchen and immediately soak in views to the backyard / pool. Custom white oak built-in cabinets on each side of the stone fireplace. The kitchen will not disappoint with stainless Kitchen-Aid appliances, abundant storage & large center … (5 comments)
john dunham: Brentwood Neighborhood Stats Unpacked
- 07/05/22 12:10 PM
If you're scanning in to read this then you already know that June sales look.... ummmm ....a little crazy in Brentwood. Headlines all over the place are reading impending doom with rising inventory, leveling sales prices, and fewer and fewer buyers... so how did Brentwood manage to increase it's sales price and decrease its days on market? Three of the 9 sales in June were listed above $2,000,000 and closed quickly, which significantly increased the overall average sales price in the area. While we have some beautiful newer construction set to close in July, I would not expect to see these higher … (1 comments)
Wonderful single story layout with big opportunities in popular Ranch at Cypress Creek ~ ready for the buyer who wants to put their personal touches on a home and make it their own. Tall ceiling plate adds volume to each room throughout. Open kitchen with center island provides excellent entertaining space and views into the main living room anchored by a cozy brick fireplace and views to spacious backyard. Primary bedroom is tucked away at the rear of the home offering separation from the other two well appointed bedrooms.
Ditch the wallpaper and enjoy a large soaker tub, … (2 comments)
john dunham: Just Listed! | 613 Beverly Ln.
- 03/03/22 02:20 PM
Gorgeous move-in ready single story home in highly sought after Block House Creek Neighborhood. Vaulted ceilings in the living room create a grand and spacious feel as you are drawn into the home. Opening to the dining and living spaces, the meticulously updated kitchen boasts: natural grain shiplap ceilings with recessed lighting concrete counters chalk-board-paint barn door to the pantry freshly painted white cabinets and gas stainless steel appliances. Enjoy a breakfast area and oversized pantry / storage area behind barn door. This modern mother-in-law floor plan provides 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, both with dual vanities. The owner's suite boasts … (5 comments)
john dunham: 8402 Stillwood Ln.
- 12/08/21 07:36 PM
The perfect home for the holidays! Tastefully updated Midtown home with fresh interior paint / flooring (LVP) just completed. Move in ready, this home offers BIG opportunities for someone to place their personal touches on a property in one of the hottest areas of Austin. Enjoy multiple living spaces awash in natural light for gathering and entertaining flexibility. Partial remodel of kitchen that peers into back living room. Well proportioned bedrooms. Huge bonus, current owners replaced cast iron drain lines and central heat/air system in the last few years. Backyard shed has electricity and ethernet run to it with … (4 comments)
john dunham: Runners of Compass | Fall REtreat in Austin Nov. 2021
- 11/17/21 01:27 PM
It's hard to believe that Compass Real Estate has been around for TEN years! As a devoted Austinite, I am honored that they chose my hometown to commemorate this achievement by hosting the national annual retreat here in Austin. Those of you from around here may have noticed a surge of Compass toting, swag-wearing agents crawling all over downtown these past few days. And if you are an early riser or runner and lover of Taco Deli Freakin Vegan or Jess Special like me, then it's highly likely you caught us hosting our out-of-state friends at this morning's Runners of Compass … (4 comments)
john dunham: Brentwood October Stats (Austin, TX 78757)
- 11/04/21 01:45 PM
We have been digesting the numbers from last month for Midtown's popular neighborhood Brentwood. If you've been following my blog past months, October looks like we took a sharpe dip in values....HOWEVER, the devil is in the details. Of the sales last month, only 1 home toped the $1M mark. A majority of the homes were sales that went to developers, including my listing at 6107 Grover Ave. There were no new construction sales last month, or many larger homes which traditional push the averages higher. Under contract- 10Sales in October - 10Avg. list- $728,400Avg. sold price- $766,650Avg. DOM- 15Avg. sq ft … (5 comments)
john dunham: 5 Tips For Working From Home
- 04/01/20 02:21 PM
Social distancing and self isolation can be hard, especially after finding out that the shelter in place will be extended for longer than we expected. Many Americans have recently begun working from home as coorporate offices close and send employees home. Major employers like Indeed we heard supplied funding to their new remote workers to help set up home offices!
"Why is human distancing and self isolation so important? It works! If we stop and slow the spread of this virus, we can allow those who do get seriously ill to have access to urgent medical care. If the system … (14 comments)
john dunham: Allandale North ~ 1908 Wooten Dr Austin, TX 78757
- 06/17/16 04:46 AM
Allandale North and Wooten Park have long been sleeper neighborhoods waiting to be discovered and brought into the fold of 'Central Austin'. It's the last neighborhood inside the Austin Loop (South of 183), but emulates the vintage charm buyers are seeking. Allandale North offers more of a MCM flare (mid century modern) with slightly larger homes (usually 3beds/2baths) compared to the bungalow style of Crestview / Brentwood to the South. 1908 Wooten Dr certainly speaks to those looking for a little MCM touch, sporting the original brick front facade and window awnings. The inside blends a bold new kitchen look that compliments a crisp looking bath update … (8 comments)
john dunham: Change of the Guard ~ Crestview IGA now Arlan's
- 04/26/16 05:49 AM
Last week I was grabbing a quick bite to eat at The Little Deli (The Club on wheat still reigns as my favorite) between meetings, and the Crestview Shopping Center was busier than the usual lunch time rush. Earlier this Spring Arlan's Market purchased the Crestview IGA, ending 63 years of neighborhood service. We've slowly been watching the transformations inside the store. New cash registers and credit card swipes at check out have been installed, a few new faces racing around. Last week the exterior marquee sign was replaced as cranes blocked traffic, and the old red awnings had been swapped out for … (1 comments)
john dunham: 1101 Alegria Rd Austin, TX 78757 (Midtown's Brentwood Neighborhood)
- 04/05/16 04:01 AM
Austin has a red hot real estate market where many "investors" are jumping into the market to flip homes. The differences between those homes and a carefully thought-out remodel by an owner who wants to improve their primary residence are no more glaring than when touring a home like 1101 Alegria Rd in the Brentwood neighborhood. Comments from this weekend's Open House: "the attention to detail really shows" or "that was a smart use of space" and "we love the selections / design choices". Buyers did not walk into an "almost finished" home who's punch-list is 3 pages long which can make someone wonder, … (1 comments)
North Central Austin, or Midtown, neighborhoods like Crestview, Brentwood, Allandale, Wooten; from original construction to green inspired projects, all near Crestview Station Development.
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