New Development in Circle C Ranch

New Development in Circle C Ranch

                Many people I have spoken with lately at open houses or in the community have asked about the new development in Circle C Ranch.  Most noticeable is the new retail center of Parkside Village at MoPac and Slaughter.  The initial phase includes Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, Austin Diagnostic Clinic and two retail buildings. The Austin Diagnostic Clinic includes an urgent care center, general practice, allergies, and pediatric divisions. Tenants for the retail buildings include Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, ATX Bikes, zPizza, and Koko Fit Center. Other tenants currently negotiating leases include a Mexican restaurant, a yoga center, children's retail, a salon, dry cleaners and ice cream shop.

                At LaCrosse/MoPac a new graduate school of physical therapy, which will be for approximately 500 graduate physical therapy students, is under construction. The University of St. Augustine will be constructing Phase I of the school over the next several months. This includes the primary building and parking lot. The building is set back from LaCrosse, and the entry will be across from Eclipse.

                There are also several places where new homes are being constructed in Circle C Ranch.  There are two land parcels at the on the east and west sides of Barstow at the entry of Circle C North that will be developed as single-family homes.  On the east side, six homes will be built and there will be one private drive with an entry near the existing mail center. The exterior of the residential development will be surrounded by a masonry wall to match the existing wall around Vintage Place.  On the west side, there will be 22 homes, with one street and an entry off Barstow.  

                The largest new home community by far in Circle C Ranch is Avana, which has 163 lots now and plans to expand to 300 more lots.  Avana is part of Circle C Ranch, and the homeowner’s association does intend to work with the builders to add a pool and community center South of Escarpment in part to serve this growing community.  The development of Grey Rock Ridge, a 386 home community, has been approved at the intersection of MoPac and 45, near Avana, Circle C and Meridian. 

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9301 Manipari Lane – from MoPac take the Slaughter exit and follow our signs through Circle C Ranch.

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Extremely rare opportunity for a BANK OWNED bargain in the HOT HOT HOT neighborhood of Circle C Ranch.  This 4 bedroom 3 bath home was built in 2005 and just received new carpet, paint, and appliances!  Pay as little as 3% down and no mortgage insurance with HomePath financing.

Walk to exemplary schools, Olympic sized swimming pool, and new Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, shops and restaurants and all that Circle C Ranch has to offer.

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.

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The 2011 Profile of Texas Homebuyers and Sellers

The 2011 Profile of Texas Homebuyers and Sellers

The 2011 Profile of Texas Homebuyers and Sellers came out recently and it released some interesting news about Texas home buyers and sellers.  We pay attention to reports like this so we can tailor our services to best serve our real estate clients. 

                For example, did you know the median age of a homebuyer in Texas is 46?  Luckily, Rodney is 46 this year so relating to this age group is one category we can easily, obviously, excel at.  Check!  Off to a great start!

                It probably comes as no surprise that 89% of all Texas homebuyers used the Internet as their top resource for their home search.  This is one reason why we put so much effort into our website www.KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com, which allows our clients to search the MLS like a Realtor, with listings updated hourly, not after a day or two. 

                It may be of interest to note that the majority (36%) of Texas homebuyers and sellers found their real estate agent through a friend or relative.  This is one reason we work so hard to please our clients.  We know what if we “wow” you with our service that you will refer us to friends and family. 

                One area where Texas differed greatly from the rest of the country is in new home buying.  Over 30% of the homes purchased in Texas were new construction, while was just 16% for the United States as a whole.  Here in Austin, we work with many buyers interested in the new Circle C Ranch community of Avana, custom homes in and around Lakeway, or starter communities just North of Austin for example in Cedar Park or Manor.

                The number one thing that home buyers listed that they wanted from real estate agents was to help them find the right home to purchase.  We love working with our clients to identify that home and we stay with them every step of the way from securing financing to negotiating the best terms until it’s time for you to get the keys to your new home in Austin, TX. 

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Circle C Ranch Cycling

            Circle C Ranch Cycling

            Most people are familiar with Austin, TX as an iconic destination for cycling due to the 7 time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong’s very public presence in our city.  Armstrong lives in Austin, owns a local bike shop, Mellow Johnny’s, and participates in many philanthropic events around the city.   Whether you are experienced or new to the sport, Austin, TX offers many great outlets for cyclists.  In particular, Circle C Ranch cycling.

            Whether we’re talking about road cycling, triathalon, or cyclocross, there are cycling events to participate in all across Central Texas every week of the year.  Some of our favorites are the Austin Austim Society Bike Ride on April 1, the Central Texas Tour de Cure, the Shiner Gasp, and of course we can’t leave out the Wurst Ride in Texas. 

            If you’re going to participate in these events, you need to be in peak form.  In Southwest Austin, we are lucky to have a veloway right in our backyard which is heaven for Circle C cycling.  People come from all over Austin to use the Veloway as well.  The Veloway is a 3 mile paved loop which is only accessible to bikes and roller blades.  That’s right: no dog walkers, joggers, or strollers allowed.  Cyclist Heaven!   This link shows a 10 minute video of the Veloway filmed by a Circle C cycling fan.  There is even a Circle C Ranch cycling club, among many others in Austin.

            The Veloway is located in Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park (4900 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739) in a quiet neighborhood of Circle C Ranch near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.   There is parking in a lot and on the street, and facilities are limited.  ATX Bikes, a local Circle C Ranch cycling shop, supplies coolers of water as a courtesy each day, but beyond that you will need to bring what you need.

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bank owned bargain CIRCLE C RANCH OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/25 FROM 2 -5

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9301 Manipari Lane – from MoPac take the Slaughter exit and follow our signs through Circle C Ranch.

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Extremely rare opportunity for a BANK OWNED bargain in the HOT HOT HOT neighborhood of Circle C Ranch.  This 4 bedroom 3 bath home was built in 2005 and just received new carpet, paint, and appliances!  Pay as little as 3% down and no mortgage insurance with HomePath financing.

Walk to exemplary schools, Olympic sized swimming pool, and new Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, shops and restaurants and all that Circle C Ranch has to offer.

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.

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Keep Austin Weird Homes reports a recent foreclosure in Circle C Ranch, Austin, TX

Keep Austin Weird Homes reports a recent foreclosure in Circle C Ranch, Austin, TX

It is with a heavy heart that I share with all of you that a home right here in Circle C Ranch in Austin TX was foreclosed on earlier this month. That’s right – you read correctly. A home right here our very own desirable neighborhood – one of the hottest places to buy in Austin this spring – was foreclosed on by the bank. This particular home was on the market as a short sale by an agent who did not have any specialized training in doing short sales in Austin, TX. Now I don’t know the agent personally, and there are certainly many circumstances that factor into a short sale. However, the results – or lack of them in this case – were disastrous for the homeowner, a family, a neighbor.

So often we hear the foreclosure statistics on the national news and think things aren’t so bad here in Austin compared to the rest of the country. And that is certainly true. Unless you are one of the homeowners who is suddenly unemployed, sick, or facing divorce. In which case statistics don’t matter; it just matters that you need help.

At Keep Austin Weird Homes we are absolutely PASSIONATE about helping people avoid foreclosure by closing short sales in Austin, TX. Both Rodney Campbell and Theresa Bastian have taken multiple classes in order to properly advise people who are facing foreclosure including holding the Certified Distressed Property Expert certification. We have successfully completed many short sales with a variety of different banks.

The difference between a foreclosure and a short sale on a homeowner’s credit rating, ability to buy another home in the future, security clearances, and family stability are big. Short sales in Austin, TX are a viable alternative to foreclosure in most cases. So if you or someone you know might be having difficulty with their mortgage payments, contact us. We provide advice discreetly and compassionately to homeowners who are considering a short sale in Austin, TX – not just in Circle C Ranch.

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IMMACULATE HOME WITH POOL FOR SALE IN ONION CREEK!

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IMMACULATE HOME WITH POOL FOR SALE IN ONION CREEK! Large one story 3 bedroom 3 bath home in Onion Creek for sale. This home features gleaming hardwoods, updated interior, and a sparkling pool and hot tub. Contact us for a showing today.

If you haven’t visited this community in Southeast Austin yet, you owe it to yourself to schedule a tour of Onion Creek today. With a golf course, walking trail and park, and the award winning Austin Schools, it is ideally located for your home purchase.

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here: Home for sale in Onion Creek

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.

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SENDERA in SOUTHWEST AUSTIN - OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/18 FROM 2 -5

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SENDERA in SOUTHWEST AUSTIN - OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/18 FROM 2 -5

8912 Hove Loop West – from MoPac take the Slaughter exit and follow our signs through Sendera in Southwest Austin.

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Extremely rare opportunity for a single level listing in the HOT neighborhood of Sendera in Southwest Austin. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home was built in 1999 and has had just one meticulous owner!

Walk to exemplary schools, Olympic sized swimming pool, and new Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, shops and restaurants and all that Sendera in Southwest Austin has to offer.

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.

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CIRCLE C RANCH OPEN HOUSE SAT 3/17 AND SUNDAY 3/18 FROM 2 - 5

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CIRCLE C RANCH OPEN HOUSE SAT 3/17 AND SUNDAY 3/18 FROM 2 - 5

9301 Manipari Lane – from MoPac take the Slaughter exit and follow our signs through Circle C Ranch.

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here: See Property Details

Extremely rare opportunity for a BANK OWNED bargain in the HOT HOT HOT neighborhood of Circle C Ranch. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home was built in 2005 and just received new carpet, paint, and appliances! Pay as little as 3% down and no mortgage insurance with HomePath financing.

Walk to exemplary schools, Olympic sized swimming pool, and new Alamo Drafthouse movie theater, shops and restaurants and all that Circle C Ranch has to offer.

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.

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Cash Flow Now! Austin Investment Condo for Sale

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Do not miss this opportunity. TURNKEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Large townhouse style 3 bedroom 3 bath condo in Chaparral Crossing for sale. Just 15 minutes to downtown, airport, virtually anywhere worth going in Austin. Leased for $995 through Feb. 2013 – this is a perfect opportunity to have the tenant pay down your mortgage, building equity the smart way. Contact us to schedule an appointment to review the lease details and the projected income statement.

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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.

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Keep Austin Weird Homes has just CLOSED another Short Sale in Texas with CHASE

Keep Austin Weird Homes, Austin, TX short sale Agents closed another Austin Short Sale, saving the Texas Homeowner from Foreclosure.

Keep Austin Weird Homes, an Austin, TX Short Sale Specialist Team, known for their Austin Real Estate experience in Short Sales, has just closed another Short Sale in Texas.

The property, located on MARSHALL STREET in WILDHORSE CREEK, in Elgin, TX was listed with Rodney Campbell of Keep Austin Weird Homes with Keller Williams Realty Southwest Austin.

The process was not easy, but with strong negotiating skills, tenacious problem solving, and a comprehensive marketing process, Campbell achieved the difficult approval needed to close the home. The ELGIN home took a total of 115 days from contract to close. Although the banks are working on their timelines and speeding up the short sale process, Campbell says this is a common length of time for a short sale to close.

This was a Chase FHA short sale in Texas and based on FHA guidelines, no deficiency will be pursued against the seller. The original list price was $79,500 and it closed at $75,500. Keep Austin Weird Homes was even able to negotiate with the bank to pay $2,000 in closing costs to the FHA buyer and $750 in moving costs to the seller!

"There are no promises or guarantees in a Texas short sale as to whether the lender(s) will approve the short sale or forgive the debt, but Short Sales offer an alternative to the damaging effects of a Texas foreclosure" says Theresa Bastian, listing partner with Keep Austin Weird Homes. "A short sale is a complicated process for all parties involved. There are more details involved than what the average agent or homeowner is aware of. Make sure to consult a Texas Short Sale Specialist with a proven history of success with short sales like Keep Austin Weird Homes.”

SHORT SALES are an alternative to a foreclosure. When the borrower can no longer make the mortgage payments as agreed, he or she is faced with many decisions. One is to allow the lender to foreclose. Another is to get the lender to agree to accept a payoff of less than the balance owing on the loan. The entire team at Keep Austin Weird Homes has earned the Certified Distressed Property Specialist Designation in order to successfully work with homeowners facing short sales.

Homeowners who are facing Texas foreclosure can request that Keep Austin Weird Homes consult with them about their needs. CALL 512-297-3442 FOR CONFIDENTIAL SHORT SALE HELP NOW!

FROM THE CHASE WEBSITE:

Chase - Know Your Options

No matter what your individual situation is, you may have multiple options. Whether your want to stay in your home or sell it, we may be able to help.

You do have options
Here's a quick look at several of the options available. We'll work with you individually to see which might work for you.

Repayment Plan: if you've experienced a temporary reduction in income or financial hardship, but are getting your finances back in order, this option lets you pay off the delinquency over a period of time by making your monthly payment plus a portion of the delinquent amount, each month.

Loan Modification: Chase has recently enhanced and expanded its Modification Programs to include a wide array of hardship situations like layoffs, job loss or short-term income reductions, and permanent hardships like death of a spouse, disability, divorce, or severe medical situations. With these newly expanded and enhanced programs, we may be able to modify or change the term of your loan, the interest rate, and in some cases, principal balance, to reduce the monthly payment to an amount you can afford.

Short Refinance: other residential lenders in your area may be able to help you obtain a third-party loan to payoff your loan with us for less than the full amount owed and give you a fresh start.

Partial Claims-for FHA Loans Only: Chase may be able to work with you to obtain a one-time payment from the FHA Insurance fund to bring your mortgage current.

Pre-Foreclosure Sale (Short Sale): if you believe that you will continue to have trouble paying your mortgage, selling your property now may be your best choice. If so, Chase may accept less than the amount we are owed. Plus, you can control the timing and terms under which you move.

Deed-in-lieu of Foreclosure: essentially a transfer of property to the lender for possible forgiveness of the entire debt. The advantages are that Chase may waive any amount you still owe if the property is subsequently sold for a loss, and you avoid having a completed foreclosure in your credit history. Although a deed in lieu may be noted on your credit bureau record.

Theresa Bastian earns prestigious Internet Marketing Specialist Designation

PRLog (Press Release) – Mar 1, 2012 – Advanced Marketing Designation Recognizes Deep Understanding of Internet Marketing Strategies for Helping Customers Buy & Sell Austin Homes.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 1, 2012) – THERESA BASTIAN, a leading real estate professional with KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY in AUSTIN, TEXAS has been awarded the Internet Marketing Specialist designation for her proficiency in using Internet marketing strategies to help her customers market their properties throughout the Web.

BASTIAN is now completely trained in marketing real estate across the Internet, including on all the major search engines, social media channels, Craigslist and more – with proven strategies that drive the maximum traffic and inquiry volume to help homes get sold fast and for the highest price possible.

“The most important attribute in choosing a real estate agent today is mastery of the Web as a marketing tool for your home or property,” said Ben Kinney, founder of the Internet Marketing Specialist Designation. “THERESA has mastered the Web marketing best practices I actively use in my practice, and has differentiated herself among other real estate professionals in the market with these skills.”

For more information about THERESA BASTIAN and the team at KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD HOMES, please visit http://www.KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com



Press Contact:

THERESA BASTIAN
KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD HOMES at Keller Williams Realty – Austin Southwest
512-297-3442
KeepAustinWeirdHomes@gmail.com

Keep Austin Weird Homes Sells Real Estate in Austin, TX

A transplant from the Pacific Northwest, Theresa Bastian fell in love with Austin on a business trip and moved her family here several years later. She thrives on introducing other people to the neighborhoods and businesses that make our city stand out so that they can find the home that is best suited for them. With over 15 years of experience in real estate sales and brokerage management, Theresa is truly able to find unique solutions to unique real estate situations.

Rodney Campbell, the native Texan member of the Keep Austin Weird Homes partnership, keeps the focus of the company grounded in the Lone Star State. A former PGA certified golf pro who also walked the path of hospitality service as a member of the World Chef Organization and the Sommelier Association, Rod enjoys helping his clients get the same satisfaction from the high stakes world of real estate as they do from a made to order steak at their favorite restaurant.

In addition to being Realtors®, Rodney and Theresa hold the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designations. They are passionate about helping people who are facing true financial distress with their mortgages and have closed many successful short sales. Theresa also holds the Internet Marketing Specialist Designation (IMSD), ensuring that Keep Austin Weird Homes is up to date with the most cutting edge ways of marketing properties online.

Rodney and Theresa have honed their skills at negotiation against some of the toughest opponents imaginable: five children ages 8 - 19. When they are not listing and selling properties, they keep busy supporting their kids’ activities and enjoying live music and dancing in South Austin.