78704 Home for Sale – ideal for investor/builder

78704 Home for Sale in Austin

                                                      

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

Keep Austin Weird Homes is pleased to feature our listing at 1002 Taffy Ct. This vintage 3 bedroom 1 bath is situated just off extremely popular South 1^st Street in Austin’s hippest zip code – 78704. Walk to eclectic Austin businesses like Torchy’s Tacos, Summermoon Coffee, and enjoy the South Austin Park and Rec Center, which is less than 1 mile away.

Be aware that the value is in the land. This level lot is clear in back with mature trees only in front or along property line, making it an ideal site for an expansive remodel or remove the existing home and build the modern home of your dreams in Austin’s hippest zip.

   

It would be possible to live in or rent out the house while preparing your plans, permits and zoning changes. Similar properties have rented for $1,200 - $1,500 recently. 

The lot is currently zoned SF3 but denser zoning surrounds this area. This property is priced to sell with current zoning and "As Is” condition.  Zoned to Galindo Elementary, Fulmore Middle School, and Travis High School, although many charter and private schools are also nearby.

View FULL DETAILS and PHOTOS here:  78704 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 512-297-3442 to check on its current availability.

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Make the Best New Years Plans

                         

With the big all night party upon us, will you be out around town or hosting your own soiree? If you’re looking for the best parties around town to attend or crash we’ve got a full line up for you. Check out the information here from Austin 360.

Still want to party like the rockstar you once were but have littles in attendance this year? We have that covered too. There’s plenty of family friendly partying to be had here in Austin. Check out Free Fun in Austin for a complete list of things to take the mini me’s to!

Hosting New Years?

                                     

We do love being crafty here at Keep Austin Weird Homes and we’ve got plenty of ideas to help make your party not just a success, but the one that your friends talk about for many New Years to come! From cupcakes to fortune cookies to making your own party hats, we’ve got all the last minute DIY ideas and links to tell you how.  Make sure you follow us on Pinterest for party ideas year round along with DIY home projects and remodel ideas.

Just remember no matter what your plans are for the New Year holiday celebration, make it a safe one. 

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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Austin Holiday Traditions

At Keep Austin Weird Homes we value everything that makes Austin unique – and this is true during the holiday season as well. Here are three of our favorite Austin Christmas traditions.

                                     

Perhaps the most well known Austin holiday tradition is the Trail of Lights at Zilker Park, a 351 acre public park near downtown. The highlight of the Trail of Lights is the Zilker Holiday Tree, which stands over 150 feet tall, made up of multiple strands of lights, and is topped with a 10 foot tall lighted star. The event includes 2 stages featuring local music and dance performances, food trucks, and a mile-long path of fantastical lighted creations that winds through Zilker Park.

                                                    

Instead of flocking to the malls, Austinites know the best place to find unique gifts is at the Armadillo Bazaar at the Palmer Events Center. This event is an art fair and music festival (it IS Austin, after all) in one. Where else can you shop for everything from stocking stuffers to collectible pieces, all while enjoying a cup of Christmas cheer from the coffee shop or the bar and some local music? The Armadillo Bazaar runs through Christmas Eve.

But perhaps the weirdest Austin holiday tradition is, naturally, our favorite – the decorated trees along Highway 360. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas small groups of family members, friends or coworkers park their cars on the side of the roadway to transform a tree. Some use traditional Christmas colors, while others display carefully chosen themes ranging from sports teams to pop culture icons. If you’re inspired to decorate a tree along Highway 360 yourself this year, just remember to securely fasten the decorations to the tree, and of course, return the tree to its natural state after Christmas.

  

Rodney Campbell Earns the Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Designation

                                      

AUSTIN, TX December 17, 2013 – Rodney Campbell, Buyer’s Specialist and Owner of Keep Austin Weird Homes, has earned the Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) designation.

The Texas Affordable Housing Specialist Designation equips Campbell with the knowledge to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more Texans. In order to earn the certification, Campbell completed extensive training on programs and alternatives that help make homeownership more affordable and sustainable for first-time, underserved, and at-risk buyers.

“It’s great to be able to help someone who previously thought they couldn’t afford to buy a home become a homeowner. By earning this designation, I know I will be able to help more people in Austin take advantage of the programs that are available”, stated Campbell.

Campbell is equipped with the information he needs to help his clients with low-cost financing, downpayment assistance programs and a host of other options to make housing more affordable and available to all buyers. He is able to determine whether buyers qualify for programs offered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Texas Veterans Land Board, and the United States Department of Agriculture.

A key component of this designation is the Certified Military Residential Specialist training. By completing this training, Campbell gained critical knowledge and insights to assist veterans and active duty military in finding affordable, suitable and maintainable housing solutions

To see if you qualify for affordable housing programs for purchasing in the Austin area, contact Rodney Campbell at 512-740-6486 or visit www.KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com

   

             

About Rodney Campbell

Rodney Campbell is the owner and founding partner of Keep Austin Weird Homes. He and his partner Theresa Bastian formed Keep Austin Weird Homes to help people buy, sell and invest in real estate skillfully while keeping it local and fun.

Secret Market Open House in Circle C!

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

        

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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Austin Condo for Sale in Avenal at Hyde Park

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

                     

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 Elementary, Kealing 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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Real Estate Investing with Keep Austin Weird Homes

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

                                        

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 buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and around Austin, TX.

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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.

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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.

 

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 buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and aroundAustin,TX.

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Southeast Austin Home for Sale

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

                                  

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. 

      

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.

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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.

Austin Townhome for Sale in The Park at Quail Creek

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

 

Welcome to 905 E. Village Lane, an ideal starter home or investment property!  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhome has been lovingly remodeled for a retro vibe.  You’ll appreciate the custom color palette, updated lighting and flooring, and the amazing bathroom remodel that has already been completed – this is NOT a fixer-upper.  Imagine yourself entertaining on your private covered patio, just perfect for hanging out with your friends or your pup.  

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:  Austin TownHome For Sale in Park at Quail Creek

    

The Park at Quail Creek is a town house community located in the natural surroundings of the Quail Creek area in North Austin. Exceptionally close to shopping and entertainment sites, the City of Austin’s Quail Creek Park and Walnut Creek Park, which has an off leash dog park and less than 15 minutes from the heart of downtown Austin, this Austin townhome for sale offers an ideal spot to start your Austin homeownership experience. Schools are zoned to McBee Elementary, Burnet Middle School, and Lanier High School.

In a town that loves unique, this townhome community doesn’t disappoint.  The Park at Quail Creek was constructed in several phases, which has resulted in a variety of floor plans – no cookie cutter buildings here! The amenities of the Park at Quail Creek include tree-covered grounds, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a gently winding creek.

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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New Listing in Saddlewood Estates!

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

           

Welcome Home to Saddlewood Estates!  This close-knit community off Manchaca Road exemplifies all that is great about living in South Austin…at a very affordable price. 

Driving through the neighborhood you’ll see neighbors greeting each other after work and dogs being walked…  You’ll hear kids playing basketball or riding their bikes…  You’ll smell BBQs fired up in backyards…  But as for tasting… you’ll probably want to move in before inviting yourself to join the cookout.

Lucky for you, this 3 bedroom home in Saddlewood Estates has recently come on the market! 

If you are looking for a starter home, stop your search!  Cooking will be a breeze in the light and bright kitchen – the refrigerator can convey and there’s a dishwasher for you, too. You'll enjoy many backyard BBQ's in the privacy of your large, fenced backyard – hope you won’t mind the sound of birds singing, because the yard backs to a large greenbelt.

Perhaps it’s time to consider an investment property… Well, this is an excellent choice.  The current lease rate is $1,200 per month, and the tenant is willing to stay or move with 30 days’ notice.

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:  Home for sale in Saddlewood Estates

Did we mention that Saddlewood Estates is walking distance to two of South Austin’s most notable destinations: Moontower Saloon and the Manchaca food trailers? In fact, this super convenient South Austin location is close to shopping and movies in Southpark Meadows, too. The homes in Saddlewood Estates are served by the highly rated schools of Kocurek Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Akins High School.

Don't miss this opportunity for homeownership in Saddlewood Estates of South Austin!

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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Austin Real Estate Staging

As owners of a real estate brokerage in Austin, TX, we see a wide range of properties on the market.  Since the Austin real estate market has been so hot this spring and summer, many homes are selling in multiple offer situations, for over the asking price.  But even in these conditions there are times when a property needs a little extra attention to sell for top dollar. 

For example, one of the homes we listed recently was a traditional home with a pool in Circle C Ranch.  The owners had made many important and expensive upgrades prior to putting the home on the market, but the fact that the home was vacant made it impossible for buyers to ignore that it didn't have an open floor plan. We recommended that the sellers look into real estate staging in order to draw the buyers' attention into the home and make the floor plan limitation less obvious by focusing on the home's great features, such as the pool.

Home staging begins with a consultation between the stager and the homeowner in order to determine which of the homeowner's own possessions will be used in the staging, and what should be stored away.  A good real estate staging company will incorporate existing possessions when possible before bringing in new items.  Sometimes the homeowners are so intrigued with the new ideas for arranging their personal belongings that they have second thoughts about moving!  Generally there is a fee for this consultation that will be applied to the bill when and if the homeowner decides to hire the real estate staging company.

Let's imagine that the home is vacant and there are no possessions for the real estate staging company to work with.  In this case the stager will provide an estimate for a package of furniture and accessories to be installed in the home for a certain length of time.  A basic real estate staging package includes a living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, and master suite with prices around $2,000 for professional installation and 2 months' usage of the furniture. See this full listing here

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Home for Sale in Saddlewood Estates

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

Welcome Home to Saddlewood Estates!  This close-knit community off Manchaca Road exemplifies all that is great about living in South Austin…at a very affordable price. 

Driving through the neighborhood you’ll see neighbors greeting each other after work and dogs being walked…  You’ll hear kids playing basketball or riding their bikes…  You’ll smell BBQs fired up in backyards…  But as for tasting… you’ll probably want to move in before inviting yourself to join the cookout.

Lucky for you, this remodeled 4 bedroom home in Saddlewood Estates is vacant and ready for immediate move-in!  All the hard (expensive) work is already done – and we’re talking about new wood laminate floors, carpets, interior and exterior paint.  Cooking will be a breeze in the light and bright kitchen – the refrigerator conveys and a brand new dishwasher will be installed for you. You'll enjoy many backyard BBQ's in the privacy of your large, fenced backyard – and yes, the storage shed is included. Relax in the large Master with walk-in closet and private bath.

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:  Home for sale in Saddlewood Estates

Did we mention that Saddlewood Estates is walking distance to two of South Austin’s most notable destinations: Moontower Saloon and the Manchaca food trailers? In fact, this super convenient South Austin location is close to shopping and movies in Southpark Meadows, too. The homes in Saddlewood Estates are served by the highly rated schools of Kocurek Elementary, Bailey Middle School, and Akins High School.

Don't miss this opportunity for homeownership in Saddlewood Estates of South Austin!

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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Weird Austin Home

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Keep Austin Weird – LITERALLY - with this One of a Kind Allandale Property

              

As a real estate broker in Austin, TX, I often have the opportunity to tour properties that are not yet on the market. I recently had the opportunity to do just this for a very special property in the Central Austinneighborhood of Allandale. 

Built in the 1950s, this rambler fit in reasonably well with the other homes – most remodeled, some original - in its quiet, tree-lined street in a desirable area of Allandale. From the outside, the house appeared to need a bit of yard work and a coat of paint before being put on the market.  But on the inside…it was another story.

Unconventional art pieces, from paintings to sculptures, lined the walls throughout this weirdAustinhome.  One of the most striking was the 3D mummy coming through the wall between the kitchen and dining room. 

The majority of the flooring is hand-painted Mexican ceramic tile.  The owner explained that it’s probably in such good condition because until fairly recently it was covered with shag carpeting.  You know, this really didn’t surprise me.

I don’t usually take photos of bathrooms, but it’s not every day anymore that you see them in such vintage condition – down to the color scheme.  Yes kids, that’s a turquoise gas wall heater on the wall just in front of the turquoise bath tub.

               

A glassed in porch with an in-ground pool was added to the property in the 1960s.  This in itself adds several items such as a large stone faux fireplace reminiscent of the Flintstone’s (just a focal point, not usable) that help this property qualify as a truly weirdAustinhome.

But the strangest of all, is that this entire space has been transformed into a giant aquaponics system.  Aquaponics combines aquaculture with hydroponics to create sustainable food production.  So while large wooden shelves running across the pool deck support a variety of vegetable gardens, the deep pool itself is stocked with hundreds of full-sized tilapia, large mouth bass, and pacu fish.  I must take a moment to note that pacu, which have jaws and teeth quite similar to humans, are notorious in their own right for biting swimmers and fisherman in a particularly private spot. Not what you’d typically expect to find swimming in an in-ground pool inAustin!

So, although you might see a quiet rambler with a great front porch for sipping sweet tea in theTexassummer evenings, we at Keep Austin Weird Homes know you can never truly know what’s behind the doors ofAustin’s truly unique properties without an invitation.  If you’re interested in touring this home, contact us.  It’s not listed (yet), but the owner is currently considering offers in the $450,000 range.

**Bear in mind these photos were just snapped on the fly during a quick walkthrough and are not representative of the quality photography we do for the properties we list. **

Keep Austin Weird Homes

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 buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and aroundAustin,TX.

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Still Going Strong! Austin's June 2013 Housing Statistics

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

  June’s statistics for the Austin real estate market show continued strong demand for housing.  Although the frenzied pace of May’s multiple offer “flash” market has eased just a bit, the Austin real estate market is still fast moving and shows year over year increases in every measurable statistic. In fact, June 2013 showed the highest level of home sales for June since 2007. 

  The number of homes available to purchase continues to plummet, with only 2.9 months of inventory available.  The average number of days a home spent on the market before selling was 43 in June.  On average, a home in the Austin real estate market cost $235,000 in June, 2013, an 8% increase from June of last year. 

  These increases carry over into the condominium sales for the Austin real estate market. In June 2013, 20% more condos were sold than in June 2012, and condo prices increased by 6% from last year as well.

June 2013 Statistics

• 2,767 – Single-family homes sold, eight percent more than June 2012.
• $235,000 – Median price for single-family homes, eight percent more than June 2012.
• 43 – Average number of days single-family homes spent on the market, 16 days fewer than June 2012.
• 3,613 – New single-family home listings on the market, eight percent more than June 2012.
• 6,046 – Active single-family home listings on the market, 22 percent fewer than June 2012.
• 2,812 – Pending sales for single-family homes, 16 percent more than June 2012.
• 2.9 – Months of inventory* of single-family homes, 1.5 months less than June 2012.
• $841,090,524 – Total dollar volume of single-family properties sold, 15 percent more than June 2012.

Keep Austin Weird Homes

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 market experts, Theresa and Rodney can help you buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and aroundAustin,TX.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

I want to sell my Austin, TX property

I’d like to Search for Austin Real Estate

I’d like to speak to someone from Keep Austin Weird Homes

Home for Lease in Park West at Circle C

Home for Lease in Park West at Circle C

512-740-6486 – http://KeepAustinWeirdHomes.com – Austin, TX Real Estate and Investment Specialists. 

Welcome to 6304 Tasajillo Trail – an exceptional opportunity to lease an immaculate home in the desirable gated community of Park West at Circle C Ranch!

View FULL DETAILS and additional PHOTOS here:  Home for lease in Park West at Circle C Ranch

This luxury home features soaring ceilings which allow light and greenbelt views to fill the space.  On the main floor you’ll find two living spaces (one with a fireplace), a guest room, and separate dining room. Family and friends will enjoy gathering around the granite counters in the gourmet kitchen, which also features a professional range, breakfast bar, desk space, eat-in area, and opens to the large deck overlooking the greenbelt. A dedicated office makes working from home - or managing a home - easy. 

This property allows direct access to the greenbelt – that’s right: you can walk right out of this yard to work out on the walking and jogging trails of the Circle C Metropolitan Park.  At the end of a long day, retreat to your spacious master retreat with a spa bath and private sitting area.

The front yard of this home for lease in Park West at Circle C Ranch is completely maintained by the homeowner’s association at no cost to you.  You will also have the benefit of Circle C’s two community pools – one Olympic sized and one with a waterslide for summer fun.  Park West at Circle C is served by a trio of the highest rated schools in Austin: Kiker Elementary, Gorzycki Middle School & BowieHigh School.

This home for lease in Park West at Circle C Ranch is available for occupancy as early as August 3^rd for well-qualified tenants.  No pets or smoking are allowed in the home.

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 lease THIS property. If you are interested in this property, Please call 512-740-6486 to check on its current availability.

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