Crestview City Homes at Crestview Station – Austin Urban Homes

Crestview City Homes at Crestview Station – Austin Urban Homes

Crestview City Homes, a new home community in North Central Austin that is part of the Crestview Station development.  D.R. Horton, the only builder for Crestview City Homes, offers many desirable features such as contemporary design features, dark wood floors, and soaring ceilings. Some homes are designed with a 3^rd story loft that features a peek a boo view of the city. All have attached or alley access garages. The new construction homes in Crestview City Station are priced in the $350-450k range, with 2 and 3 story homes in a wide range of sizes available. 

Amenities for the neighborhood of Crestview City Homes include a bark park and walking trails so that your fur babies can be taken care of. You’ll love the proximity to the mixed use Midtown Commons and the Crestview Station light rail station that allows commuting downtown in just 10 minutes! This location also allows you to walk to many shops and Austin favorites such as the Black StarBrewpub.

Although there is a sales office onsite, we encourage potential buyers to remember that those agents represent the builder, not the buyers.  You deserve representation! Any Realtor can represent a prospective home buyer at Crestview City Homes, and we’d be more than happy to take you on a tour of the area anytime.

Students in the Crestview City Homes attend Austin Independent School District’s award winning Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School, the district’s award winning performing arts magnet school.

Students in the Crestview City Homes attend Austin Independent School District’s award winning Brentwood Elementary, Lamar Middle School and McCallum High School, the district’s award winning performing arts magnet school.

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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-       By Theresa Bastian

Keep Austin Weird Homes, Austin TX Real Estate Brokerage, Hires Lauren Tindal as Buyer Specialist

Keep Austin Weird Homes, Austin TX Real Estate Brokerage, Hires Lauren Tindal as Buyer Specialist

Austin, TX – May 18, 2014

Lauren Tindal has been named “Buyer Specialist” for the Austin, TX real estate brokerage known as Keep Austin Weird Homes.

Theresa Bastian, broker for Keep Austin Weird Homes, is diligent about hiring the right talent for the company. She and Rodney Campbell, who runs the company’s buyer’s division, know that agents who are responsive to a client’s needs and have the integrity to follow through on their promises, can best assist buyers in Austin.

With a degree in interior design from Seattle Pacific University, Tindal brings an added level of knowledge that most newly licensed agents simply don’t have. 

Lauren Tindal believes in superior customer service and putting her clients first. She knows it is imperative to stay current with the changes in the Austin real estate market.

Tindal describes her passion for real estate, “I'm constantly obsessing over the newest listings on real estate websites and driving around to look at new and old homes and the neighborhoods they’re located in.  Austin real estate intrigues me and makes me excited that I live right in the middle of one of the hottest markets.”

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, Keep Austin Weird Homes can help you buy, sell, lease or invest in real estate in and around Austin,TX.

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-       By Theresa Bastian

Luxury Home with a Pool for Sale in Cedar Park, TX

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

Keep Austin Weird Homes is pleased to feature our listing at 2708 Gholson Drive in Cedar Park, TX (just north of Austin). 

Luxury in Cypress Canyon!

Soaring ceilings, art niches and a curved staircase with gold leaf trimmed balusters give the first indication that this home is something special. The rest of this luxury home with a pool for sale in Cedar Park doesn’t disappoint!  

The cook’s kitchen has ample cabinetry, granite counter tops, gas stove top, built in microwave, 2 ovens and walk in pantry. With 4,667 square feet, this 5 bedroom floor plan features the master retreat and a guest suite down, with an additional 3 bedrooms upstairs. 

You’ll love sitting on the 2^nd story porch overlooking the nature preserve.

Upstairs, you’ll also find a media room with kitchenette/wet bar, game room, and a loft with built in cabinetry for a home office or craft center. The media room features a tiered floor, lounge chairs which can convey with an acceptable offer, blackout curtains, and surround sound, and the game room is large enough for a regulation size pool table.

The backyard is literally an oasis featuring a pool with attached spa, 2 fountains, one of which is a bronze statue of dolphins valued at over $20,000, and a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen. The concrete patio is inlaid with a Star of Texas design. Mature plantings and palm trees provide a tropical feel and privacy for this luxury home with a pool for sale in Cedar Park.

Located on a double cul de sac lot across from the Travis Audubon Sanctuary’s 690 acre Baker Sanctuary Nature Preserve, this property allows an easy walk to schools, park and community pools and has a central location minutes from RR 620 and 183, schools, employers and shopping.

Cypress Canyon is part of the Deer Creek Ranch HOA, which features playscapes, jogging trails, a basketball court, community center and 2 pools. This home is zoned to the following exemplary Leander ISD schools: Deer Creek Elementary, Cedar Park Jr. High and Cedar Park High.

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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By: Theresa Bastian

Olympic Heights 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 2202 Billy Fiske Lane. This affordable South Austin home has all of the features discriminating buyers will appreciate, and a few extras you deserve.

You’ll find vaulted ceilings & eco-friendly Eucalyptus hardwood floors in the living room, which opens to the kitchen and dining areas.

Speaking of the kitchen…this one will be a pleasure to cook in with stainless appliances including a gas stove, brand new granite counters - and you won’t believe the size of the pantry!

The three generously sized bedrooms are upstairs - the master has a double vanity and walk-in closet. On the main floor there is a flex room that can be used as a playroom, office, or even a 4^th bedroom.

In the backyard, you’ll enjoy the privacy created by the bamboo screen. You’ll also find raised garden beds for organic vegetable and herb gardening, plum, fig and pomegranate trees, blackberry bushes, and a self-watering irrigation system for the garden and bamboo. The swing set will convey with the property.

This home for sale in Olympic Heights is ideally situated off the main roads in the neighborhood and walking distance from all the amenities such as the community pool, dog park & jogging trails. 

This South Austin neighborhood is served by Baranoff Elementary, Bailey Middle School and Akins High School.

Located just off S. Manchaca Rd. and less than 10 minutes from IH-35 and Southpark Meadows, you can easily commute anywhere in Austin or the surrounding towns from this home for sale in Olympic Heights. 

View FULL DETAILS and PHOTOS here:  Olympic Heights 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.

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• By Theresa Bastian

How To Protest Property Tax in Austin

The new tax assessed property values were mailed to homeowners throughout Texas recently and people in Austin and surrounding areas are experiencing sticker shock to find their values have gone up tens of thousands of dollars in just one year. I took a class this week so I could learn even more about the process to protest property tax in Austin and share the most current accurate information with you.

The property taxing system is a cycle with 4 parts:

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  Phase 1 – Appraisal – occurs between Jan. 1 and April 30. This is when the county determines the value of every property using a computer algorithm. It’s not personal, it’s not specific. Then the notices we are all panicking about are mailed.

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Phase 2 – Equalization. Yes, it is part of the cycle for homeowners to protest their values and help determine a more accurate one. Think of it like a check and balance.

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   Phase 3 – Adopting a Budget – comes after the protest period has ended and the values, and anticipated revenues – are set. This is meeting the public can attend.

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     Phase 4 – Collecting Taxes – is from Oct. – Jan. 31^st of the following year.

Let’s focus on Phase 2 – Equalization. What are your options?

·         Don’t do anything. Accept the value your property was assigned by the computer system and prepare to pay that increased tax bill.

·         Protest your property tax in Austin.  Complete the Travis County tax protest form and send it in by May 31^st. Check both boxes “Value is over market value” AND “Value is unequal compared to other properties”. That way you have options as you do your research. Check YES for “I want to receive a copy of hearing procedures”. I recommend filing as close to May 31^st as you can without being late. Hearings are done in the order received, and if others homes’ values in your area have had successful protests before your hearing, that data will help you. You will need access to the data for comparable homes sold in your neighborhood between Oct. 1 of last year and March 31 of this year. 

·         You can ask a Realtor to help, but be aware that if you don’t have a relationship with that person or experience with their attention to detail, you may not get the best information.  In general, our market has increased in value a great deal. You want to find the nuances that can show why your property shouldn’t follow the average, and those are time consuming to research.

·         You can hire a firm on contingency to do the work for you. They take between 35-60% of the tax savings they get you. Average success rate is 90% and they average a 10% reduction. So if they save you $1,000 in taxes they collect between $350 and $500. If there is no reduction, there is no cost.

·         Remember you can actually protest two things - the lot value and/or the structure value. It seems that this year the appraisers did a better job of differentiating between lot sizes. So if you have a larger lot, you probably saw a more significant increase this year. You can still protest your lot value if for example, you have drainage issues, or it’s not flat and buildable.

If you or someone you know needs help understanding their Travis County property tax valuation and their options to protest property tax in Austin, we can help! Email theresa@keepaustinweirdhomes.com with your property address and contact information and we will go from there.

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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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Travis County Homestead Exemption Forms

2014 Travis County Homestead Exemption Forms and Info

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

As a service to you, we are providing the 2014 Homestead Exemption Form for Travis, Williamson and Hays County. Just click the link to access the form you need for your property, complete the form, and return to the appraisal district before the deadline. Feel free to contact us at 512-297-3442 if you have any questions.

Travis County – includes Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Manor, and Pflugerville

Williamson County – includes Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock 

Hays County – includes Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, and Wimberly

Homestead exemptions allow you to remove part of your home’s value from taxation, thereby saving you money on your taxes. In order to qualify, a property must be owned by an individual (not a corporation or trust) and by used as the individual’s primary residence on January 1 of the tax year. You may file a Homestead Exemption form with your appraisal district for the $15,000 homestead exemption up to one year after the taxes on the homestead are due. Once you receive the exemption, you do not need to reapply unless specifically request to by the appraiser’s office.

There are additional exemptions available for homeowners over the age of 65, disabled homeowners, and disabled veterans. Please contact us if you’d like advice about any of these exemptions.

Wish you had that new home to file a Homestead Exemption on?  Let us help you make your homeownership dreams come true in 2014! 

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