How is “Months of Inventory” calculated? It’s calculated by taking the current number of “Active” listings in the Multiple Listings System (MLS) divided by the number of Pending listings in the last month. Pending listings means there’s an contract in the works, but the deal hasn’t closed yet. This can be done by specific area, […]
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There are two significant trends happening right now that you should know about: mortgage interest rates are increasing and Austin real estate inventory is decreasing. This means that, if you have been on the fence about buying, now is the time. Likewise, if you want to sell your home and have been “waiting for the […]
City of Austin Building Codes, Ordinances and Technical Information
**Dont’ ask how long it took to find this, but the content of this page is buried in the COA website…. and is now added here for a little extra visibility** There are several sources of codes and technical specifications that the City of Austin follows. We follow the Austin City Code of Ordinances Land […]
Short Sales May Become Shorter
When people ask me what a short sale is the first thing I tell them is that it is not “short.” In fact, according to many experts, the average short sale takes around 90 days. Current legislation may shorten that time to a maximum of 75 days. The bill is called the Prompt Notification of […]
2015 Homestead Exemptions – Apply by April 30th
As a homeowner, you may apply for a homestead exemption on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home’s value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, if your home is appraised at $350,000, and you qualify for a $50,000 exemption, you will pay taxes on the home as if it […]
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4608 Hank Ave. – Complete Remodel – 50’s Vintage Bungalow!!
50’s charm with a modern makeover. Refinished hardwoods. Replaced wiring, plumbing, lighting, drywall & insulation (R20 in walls & R38 attic). New HVAC & tankless water heater. Contemporary kitchen with custom-built cabinets, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Open floorplan. Extra large windows throughout house. Bathroom remodeled to include space for a stackable washer/dryer. Huge […]
State by State & City by City (TX) Crime Statistics – 2010
The FBI has posted the 2010 crime statistics. I made the CSV files a little more user friendly. Feel free to download them and open with Excel (links below the text). Here are some of the highlights, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of the report, which was released October 3rd: In total number of […]
Austin Real Estate Market Overview and Statistics – July 2011
Below are statistics from the Austin Board of Realtors (ACTRIS) MLS: February through July of 2011. This is a realtor report representing the entire MLS for residential properties only. The list displays active listings, average days on market, average sold prices and absorption rate for any given price range.
Know your Market Statistics – April 2011
Here are two glimpses into the Austin real estate Market for April. The numbers represent: 1) The company market share of units sold in Austin, TX 2) the Real Estate Market Overview from 11/2010 to 04/2011 for Residential listings
Free Paint at Austin ReBlend!
Not only can you dispose of your hazardous materials and waste safely here, you can: Dispose of Automotive Products Dispose of Lawn Care Products Dispose of Batteries Recycle Paint and Paint Products Recycle Empty Containers. NOTE: Austin reblend is prohibited by TCEQ regulations to take waste from businesses Let’s get to the point though… In […]