Archive for Avery Ranch

Another Short Sale Fully Approved


Yes, that’s correct, I received full approval to close another North Austin short sale I have at 9328 Meyrick Park Place Austin TX 78717. Once under contract this case took about 10 days to gain approval from the lender. While all the talk in the news and on the street is that these short sales [...]

North Austin Real Estate Market Report September 2010


As mentioned in our August report, home sales in Austin have dropped off by approximately 25%when compared to 2009.  I also mentioned that after the steep drop off in sales this spring sales would begin to level out. As the chart below shows that now seems to be happening. While most would expect the curve [...]

North Austin Real Estate Market Report August 2010


The numbers are in for August home sales and, as expected, volume has dropped off to a level normally seen in the the last quarter of the year. In our July report we predicted this, since the volume of pending sales was off approximately 25%. We are predicting that this will continue, pushing demand lower as the [...]

North Austin Real Estate Market Report July 2010


As reported in our June Market Report home sales in the Austin area continue to decline. The chart below shows that home sales in June 2010 officially came in below 2009 and the numbers for July will reveal volume normally seen in the non peak winter months.  Look for the July chart later this month. [...]

North Austin Real Estate Market Report May 2010


We are into full swing closing sales from the First Time and Move Up Home Buyer tax credits. Buyers taking advantage of these incentives have until June 30,2010 to close their transactions. Due to the high volume of sales created by these incentives it’s hard to get a true picture of where the market actually [...]

There’s More To Pricing Your Home Than Comparable Sales


Are you thinking of selling your home in North Austin and wondering where to position the price? Like many sellers, you will want to look at the comparable properties that are on the market and those that have sold in the last six months. This is what most Realtors will refer to as a Comparative [...]

North Austin Real Estate Market Report April 2010


April 30, 2010 saw the end to the tax credit for first time and move-up home buyers. With the deadline now behind us most are predicting the numbers over the final 6 months of 2010 to slow down. Buyers who are utilizing the credit now have until June 30th to close their transactions. A quick [...]

Great Buy In Avery Ranch


We just came across this great buy in Avery Ranch. The property is located at 15601 Prestancia drive and features 4 bedrooms with the master down, 3 1/2 baths and 3 living areas. It is a bank owned foreclosure and should go fast priced at $359,900. The 2009 tax appraisal on the property was $384,139! [...]

North Austin Real Estate Market Report March 2010


The numbers are in and it seems clear that the historically low interest rates and tax credits for first-time and move-up buyers have had a positive effect on the Austin real estate market.  Volume for March was up almost 38% compared to February. The chart below shows that in March 2010 the number of closed transactions [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Avery Ranch


Avery Ranch is community of approximately 4000 homes in North Austin TX. Homes in Avery Ranch range in price from $180k to $600k and were built beginning in 2000.Located north of Tollway 45 on Parmer Lane the community is convenient to transportation, major employers and shopping. Avery Ranch is served by two school districts Leander LISD and Round [...]