Thursday, October 31, 2013

Secret Market Open House in Circle C!

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LIVE THE CIRCLE C DREAM!
- Rare, private greenbelt lot with salt water pool & hot tub
- Exemplary schools: Kiker, Gorzycki, and Bowie
- Designer kitchen with large island, granite counters and stainless steel appliances
- 4 large bedrooms plus a huge gameroom upstairs and an Office with double french doors downstairs
- Outdoor living spaces include a covered back deck and flagstone patio with built-in BBQ area
Like the idea of relaxing in your own Circle C Home with a pool?  Contact us for a private showing today, or come to a SECRET MARKET open house on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 (see it before the rest of the world knows it's available)!
If you haven’t visited this community in Southwest Austinyet, you owe it to yourself to schedule a tour of Circle C Ranch today.  With amenities such as 2 swimming pools – 1 Olympic size and 1 with waterslide, proximity to Austin’s Circle C Metropolitan park with its walking trails, soccer fields and disc golf course, the Veloway, and the exemplary rated public schools, it is ideally located for your home purchase.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Although this property was available at the time of this ad creation, it is very possible that an offer has been submitted or even accepted since that time. This ad was created with the intent to sell THIS property. If you are interested in this property, Please call 512-297-3442 to check on its current availability.
Keep Austin Weird Homes
Theresa Bastian and Rodney Campbell run an Austin, TX real estate brokerage established with the intention of doing good business with good people.  As Austin real estate specialists, Theresa and Rodney can help you buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and around Austin, TX.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Austin Condo for Sale in Avenal at Hyde Park

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Welcome to 3815 Guadalupe #106, an ideal starter home or investment property centrally located in Hyde Park. That’s right…you CAN live in desirable Hyde Park for well under $200,000!!!
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo has already been remodeled so you don’t have to worry about hassle and expense of upgrades. You’ll appreciate the granite counters in the kitchen, and the fact that the carpet has been replaced with modern laminate flooring. The common patio provides an awesome space to relax outside with friends, BBQ and beverages.
View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:  Austin Condo for Sale in Avenal at Hyde Park

Avenal at Hyde Park condos are ideally located in central Austin.  You’ll be walking distance from Central Market and all the great shops and the park at the Triangle. This Austin condo for sale offers an ideal spot to start your Austin homeownership experience. Schools are zoned to Lee ElementaryKealing Middle School, Austin’s middle school science magnet school and McCallum High School, Austin’s Fine Arts Academy. Whether you attend UT or just like living in the heart of it all, this property won’t disappoint!
Keep Austin Weird Homes
Theresa Bastian and Rodney Campbell run an Austin, TX real estate brokerage established with the intention of doing good business with good people.  As Austin real estate specialists, Theresa and Rodney can help you buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and around Austin, TX.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

What's the Hottest Area in Austin?

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Home sales in the Austin area continued to rise in September, with the highest number of single family homes sold since 2005.  2,391 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area, which is 34 percent more than September 2012. On average, homes spent 44 days on the market, which is a decrease of 22 days from one year prior.
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These numbers are even more dramatic when you review them based on geographic area.  For example, we can rate an area based on “Hottness” which is the number of pending sales as a percentage of active listings.  Based on this, the second hottest area in Austin this September was the area that is bordered by William Cannon Drive, I-35, Slaughter Lane, and MoPac.  In this area, which includes neighborhoods such as Cherry Creek, Tanglewood Forest, Parkwood and Maple Run, the estimated length of time a home will spend on the market is just 17 days! 
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Visit our Facebook Page and post your guess as to what the HOTTEST area in Austin was this September, based on the number of pending sales as a percentage of active listings.  The winner will receive a gift certificate to one of our favorite Austin spots!

September 2013 Statistics
  • 2,391 – Single-family homes sold, 34 percent more than September 2012.
  • $223,000 – Median price for single-family homes, 13 percent more than a year ago
  • 44 – Average number of days single-family homes spent on the market, 22 days fewer than September 2012.
  • 2,487– New single-family home listings on the market, 17 percent more than September 2012.
  • 5,965 – Active single-family home listings on the market, 12 percent fewer than September 2012.
  • 1,978 – Pending sales for single-family homes, 6 percent more than September 2012.
  • 2.7 – Months of inventory of single-family homes, 1 month less than last year
  • $688,347,381 – Total dollar volume of single-family properties sold, 47 percent more than September 2012.

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Keep Austin Weird Homes
Theresa Bastian and Rodney Campbell run an Austin, TX real estate brokerage established with the intention of doing good business with good people.  As Austin real estate market experts, Theresa and Rodney can help you buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and around Austin, TX.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

Real Estate Investing with Keep Austin Weird Homes

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As a real estate broker and real estate investor in Austin, TX, I am often asked if I know of any “good deals” out there.  The answer always is, “It depends.”
You see, at Keep Austin Weird Homes, we absolutely believe that real estate is the best way to build wealth. But the specific type of investment opportunity I would recommend is going to differ for different clients, based on their current circumstances and goals.  Some of the questions we ask prospective investors can be found on our Investor Interview document.
That said, there are some fundamental things we consider in evaluating a property’s investment potential, such as the projected cash flow, appreciation, and vacancy rate.  We also look at the impact owning investment property will have on our clients’ tax situation, including write offs and depreciation. 
We use a detailed spreadsheet that gives a 10 year view into the investment property. While this is simply a PDF to use as an example, our clients receive the live Excel spreadsheet so they can customize the different scenarios for multiple properties to see how different variables will impact them.  Here is the specific property I based the sample spreadsheet on.
Since the rental market in Austin is so strong right now, it is a really great time to consider purchasing a rental property.  In September 2013, 10% more properties were leased than the previous year.  The average lease rate for Austin and the surrounding areas was $1,350.  An advantage to this type of purchase is that if you buy a property that already has a tenant in place, it will be income-producing from the very start. 
Keep Austin Weird Homes
Theresa Bastian and Rodney Campbell run an Austin, TX real estate brokerage established with the intention of doing good business with good people.  As Austin real estate specialists, Theresa and Rodney can help you buyselllease or invest in real estate in and around Austin, TX.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

Monday, October 14, 2013

Live in Central Austin for Less Than $300K!

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 
      
Keep Austin Weird Homes is pleased to feature our listing at 1422 Yorkshire Drive. Recent price reduction, $299,750 for sale and $1700 for lease. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a 4 bedroom mid-century modern remodeled home in the charming neighborhood of Gaston Park, which is in Northeast Central Austin. Recent updates include flooring, bathrooms, lighting, paint, etc. The new stainless steel appliances in the open kitchen will convey with an acceptable offer.
Enjoy the Austin lifestyle by cooking out and kicking back on your brand new deck.  There is no homeowner’s association to limit you, so if you want to add a garden or art studio, you have that ability.  From this home, you can easily walk or bike to Town Lake and the Mueller hike and bike trails, the Farmers Market and new HEB, Austin Community College and Dell Children's Hospital.
Your less-than-5-mile commute downtown or to UT will be the envy of your coworkers because this home was great access to IH-35, 290 & 183.  Even your four footed friends will enjoy the proximity to the Mueller Dog Park
View FULL DETAILS and PHOTOS here:  Central Austin Home for Sale: Mid-Century Modern

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Although this property was available at the time of this ad creation, it is very possible that an offer has been submitted or even accepted since that time. This ad was created with the intent to sell THIS property. If you are interested in this property, Please call 512-740-6486 to check on its current availability.
Search the MLS like a Realtor and never miss the newest listings or the latest price changes. Search using criteria used by Realtors and brokers with multiple photos, satellite images, FULL MLS Descriptions and more. It’s easier than the MLS!  Search Austin and the surrounding areas in Central Texas.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Austin Traffic: SH 45 SW – Environmental Impact Study Open House

Austin Traffic: SH 45 SW – Environmental Impact Study Open House
As Realtors and residents of Southwest Austin, we have a vested interest in the divisive debate unfolding about whether to build SH 45 SW or Keep Mopac Local.  After all, this impacts property values, commute time, quality of life…all major factors in our line of work.  In October 2013, we attended the Open House that was hosted atBaileyMiddle School in Shady Hollow by the SH 45 SW Environmental Study group.
The event was an open forum, with no speaker and no agenda.  If we hadn’t been studying this issue for quite some time already, we don’t know that the meeting’s information would have made a lot of sense.  For all intents and purposes it resembled a science fair, with representatives from different organizations standing awkwardly in front of large Powerpoint slides blown up to poster board size.
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Although in our experience, students displaying their science projects take their presentations more seriously than many of the adults employed by our public organizations did today (“Dan” from CAMPO and the guy you were joshing around with whose nametag we didn’t see – we’re talking about you…for starters).  There certainly wasn’t any information about an Environmental Impact Study, which seemed like the primary topic based on the title.
At any rate, you can view all the displays and handouts that were available at the meeting here. I took the time to read the complete Draft Project Coordination Plan and noted that on page 33 it stated that the team is obligated to present viable alternatives to extending SH 45 SW, including a “no-build” alternative.  Let’s hold our public officials accountable to these alternatives and not allow a freeway to be steamrolled through the Southwest Austin neighborhoods and over our aquifer.
Please, please take the time to submit your online comments and the proposed extension of SH 45 SW and the concerns you have about how this will impact our environment, our neighborhoods, and our community inSouthwest Austin.  The deadline for this phase of comments is October 18, 2013. 
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Theresa Bastian and Rodney Campbell run an Austin, TXreal estate brokerage established with the intention of doing good business with good people.  As Austinreal estate specialists, Theresa and Rodney can help you buyselllease or invest in real estate in and aroundAustin,TX.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

Southeast Austin Home for Sale

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 
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Keep Austin Weird Homes is pleased to feature our listing at 1808 Forbsdale Drive.  Here is your opportunity to own your piece of the American Dream at an affordable price. This is THE least expensive home on the market in the area, and it still offers all the features you desire!
This 4 bedroom single story home is located in the neighborhood of the Bend at Nuckols Crossing, which is in Southeast Austin. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet.  The Kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, breakfast bar, and room for table. Sliding doors open to the patio, which is given privacy by a variety of large trees. What will YOU use the 300 +/- sf custom structure in the backyard for? Yoga, art studio, playhouse, workshop, man cave? The options are unlimited!
This Southeast Austin neighborhood is served by Palm Elementary, Paredes Middle School and Akins High School.
Located less than 5 minutes from IH-35 and the shops at William Cannon, you can easily commute anywhere in Austin or the surrounding towns from this home.  You’ll also be less than 5 minutes from the hike and bike trails at one of Austin’s largest state parks, McKinney Falls.

View FULL DETAILS and PHOTOS here:  Southeast Austin Home for Sale

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Although this property was available at the time of this ad creation, it is very possible that an offer has been submitted or even accepted since that time. This ad was created with the intent to sell THIS property. If you are interested in this property, Please call 512-740-6486 to check on its current availability.

Search the MLS like a Realtor and never miss the newest listings or the latest price changes. Search using criteria used by Realtors and brokers with multiple photos, satellite images, FULL MLS Descriptions and more. It’s easier than the MLS!  Search Austin and the surrounding areas in Central Texas.

Central Austin Home for Sale: Mid-Century Modern

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 
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Keep Austin Weird Home is pleased to feature our listing at 1422 Yorkshire Drive.  This is an exceptional opportunity to own a 4 bedroom mid-century modern remodeled home in the charming neighborhood of Gaston Park, which is in Northeast Central Austin. Recent updates include flooring, bathrooms, lighting, paint, etc. The new stainless steel appliances in the open kitchen will convey with an acceptable offer.
Enjoy the Austin lifestyle by cooking out and kicking back on your brand new deck.  There is no homeowner’s association to limit you, so if you want to add a garden or art studio, you have that ability.  From this home, you can easily walk or bike to Town Lake and the Mueller hike and bike trails, the Farmers Market and new HEB, Austin Community College and Dell Children's Hospital.
Your less-than-5-mile commute downtown or to UT will be the envy of your coworkers because this home was great access to IH-35, 290 & 183.  Even your four footed friends will enjoy the proximity to the Mueller Dog Park
View FULL DETAILS and PHOTOS here:  Central Austin Home for Sale: Mid-Century Modern

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: Although this property was available at the time of this ad creation, it is very possible that an offer has been submitted or even accepted since that time. This ad was created with the intent to sell THIS property. If you are interested in this property, Please call 512-740-6486 to check on its current availability.
Search the MLS like a Realtor and never miss the newest listings or the latest price changes. Search using criteria used by Realtors and brokers with multiple photos, satellite images, FULL MLS Descriptions and more. It’s easier than the MLS!  Search Austin and the surrounding areas in Central Texas.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

ACL Tips From Keep Austin Weird Homes


Austin is a city known for live music and festivals, and Austin City Limits is the granddaddy of them all – the festival that started in 2001 as a 2 day event and has grown to encompass 2 weekends with 75,000 attendees each day.  As long time ACL veterans, we at Keep Austin Weird Homes offer this list of practical tips. 
TICKETS
  • This year everyone MUST register their wristband online. Go here to do so.
  • Wristbands for the second weekend of ACL are still available. You can buy them here.
CREATURE COMFORTS
  • You can bring a bag with you – it will be searched and this will take time. 
  • Collapsible chairs and coolers are allowed, but ice is not.
  • Zilker Park is smoke free, but if you are one of the last diehard cigarette smokers in Austin, you’ll be allowed to leave and reenter the festival as needed, passing through the security line each time
  • There will be free public WiFi near Austin Eats
FOOD & DRINK
  • There will be plenty of food vendors on site, but be aware they do not accept credit cards.  Bring cash, or plan to stand in line at an ATM.
  • You can bring 2 sealed water bottles inside the festival.  There will also be water stations where you can refill water bottles.
  • Bringing food or alcohol into the park is not allowed, however plenty of both will be for sale inside.
WEATHER
  • It doesn’t rain often in Austin, but if it does watch out!  Small umbrellas are allowed, and rain boots are recommended.
  • Sunscreen is definitely something you’ll want to bring – bear in mind that aerosol spray bottles are not allowed, and that includes sunscreen.
GETTING THERE
  • There is no parking at all at ACL.
  • Plan A is to bike in
  • Plan B is to ride the shuttle from Republic Square at the corner of 4th & Guadalupe streets. The shuttles run from 10AM to 11PM daily.
FEELING LEFT OUT?
If you can't make it to Zilker Park, you can watch the ACL Festival Webcast. The live stream will cover the second weekend of the festival and feature 50 acts. The webcast will start streaming live on Oct. 11 here.
Check out our Facebook page for our team members’ photos from the festival (we’ll be attending weekend 2 this year), and be sure to share your own there too.  See you at Zilker!
And if you happen to fall in love with Austin on your ACL visit like so many other festivalgoers over the years have, feel free to contact us at Keep Austin Weird Homes – we can help you assess whether a move would make sense for you.