Austin-area home sales top 3,000, $1 billion in volume in June 2015, prices remain high;
Mid-year results show 2015 on pace to exceed historical sales volume in 2014

Austin Board of REALTORS® releases real estate statistics for June 2015 and mid-year 2015


AUSTIN, Texas – July 21, 2015 – According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), Austin-area home sales topped 3,000 sales for the first time since July 2013, increasing five percent year-over-year to 3,051 sales for the month of June. Mid-year statistics show that Austin-area home sales increased an average of four percent year-over-year to 13,917, putting 2015 on pace to potentially exceed 2014’s historical high in sales volume.

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When you are buying or selling a home in Avery Ranch you will want to work with a Realtor who knows the market here.

We have been Avery Ranch homeowners since 2007 and we know the area better than anyone else.

When you’re selling your home wouldn’t you like a Realtor on your side who loves the neighborhood as much as you do?

We can talk to you about the schools, restaurants, trailheads and real estate in Avery Ranch because we live here every day.

There are almost 4,000 homes in Avery Ranch split up into many different sections. You should work with Realtors who specialize in the neighborhood like us, and who can tell you the best areas to help you find the perfect home.

Many of the best homes in Avery Ranch sell before they are listed, or…

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1. People Live Here From All Over The World

Avery Ranch may be the most diverse neighborhood in Austin. People move here from all over the world, including Joyce who was born in Malaysia. As an example of the diversity in our neighborhood fantasy football league we have players who were born in 7 different countries.

2. Avery Ranch Has Been A Great Financial Investment.

Since buying our home in 2007 we have seen tremendous appreciation in real estate values. Because of the great schools in the area and proximity to major tech employers such as Google and Apple we expect that appreciation to continue.

3. Annual Fireworks Show

One of the most anticipated events in our area is the Annual Avery Ranch HOA Fireworks Show. This event is usually…

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AUSTIN, Texas – May 21, 2015 – Austin-area single-family home prices once again hit an all-time high, while single-family home sales volume set a record for the month of April, according to the April 2015 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. This marks the eighth-straight month of annual home sale increases, as housing affordability continues to be a challenge in the Austin market.

Barb Cooper, 2015 President of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, explained, “The summer selling season doesn’t usually start in April, but it arrived early this year with significant increases in single-family home sales and prices for April 2015. Showing the impact of these increases, it cost nearly $20,000 more to buy a home…

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This adorable Pfugerville cottage in the Heatherwilde neighborhood will be listed for sale on May 15, 2015. Listed for only $150,000 you won’t see many homes offering this much value in our area. The large master bedroom is privately located on the 2nd floor away from the other bedrooms. 2 bedrooms and another full bath are located on the main floor. A 2 car detached garage is located just behind the home.

There are many upgrades in this home including recent ceramic tile in the living room and updated ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. The water heater and dishwasher have both recently been replaced. HVAC was replaced in 2004 and new shingles were put on the home in 2006.

The refrigerator conveys.

We will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on…

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Eric joins John Schutze on the Austin Mortgage Report - Talk Radio 1370AM to talk about how you can protest your property taxes.

Eric and John talk about the recent rise in property taxes and why they are going up at such an alarming rate. Eric has a good story of how he got his property tax value reduced by $30,000!

Protesting your property tax assessment in Travis county , Williamson county and Hays county in Texas can be a frustrating experience. Understanding the process will give you a better chance to be successful.

1. Protest Online If That Is An Option For You

If you have a watermark on the notice you received that an online protest is available I suggest you take advantage of that option.  About a day after you file online…

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The Williamson County and Travis County Appraisal Districts have sent out their notices of appraised value. If you feel like your appraisal is too high you may want to protest the value this year.

For those of us who have been given the option to protest online that is the best place to start. In this short video I recorded a screencast showing myself completing an online protest. If you have any questions please let me know.

What are the steps to complete an online protest in Williamson County and Travis County?

  1. Make sure your “Notice Of Appraised Value” form has a watermark that says “Online Protest Available.”
  2. Type in your Quick Ref ID and Online Protest ID.
  3. Be sure to check the value is over market value AND unequal.
  4. Type in a…

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1. Someone who loves the neighborhood will represent your home

Wouldn’t it be great to have a Realtor who loves the neighborhood as much as you do answering calls from buyers or talking to possible buyers at your open house? Wouldn’t you like to have someone representing your home that knows where the trailheads are located, how many pools are in the neighborhood, what type of social events occur and who has the best pizza? We have been Avery Ranch homeowners for over 7 years and love living here. Nobody loves living in Avery Ranch more than we do and our enthusiasm for the neighborhood will make it easy for us to sell the neighborhood and your home to any buyer.

2. Your agent will know the schools and school zones

Most people are attracted…

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We are in an interesting time for Austin real estate. There has been a lack of good homes going on the market over the winter. That lack of good homes along with a backlog of buyers who had been losing multiple offer bids last year have caused prices to go up significantly in some areas of town, particularly central and south Austin.

Inventory of homes is even lower than the statistics indicate. There are many homes on the market that are overpriced or in poor condition and therefore may never sell. The number of good homes, priced close to market value is significantly lower than market statistics would indicate.

All buyers need to be ready to view homes as soon as they come on the market. Even in the suburbs such as Cedar Park the great homes…

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