SOLD PRE-MARKET - 6901 Loch Lommond, Bannockburn, 78749

Address: 6901 Loch Lommond Austin, TX 78749

Neighborhood: Greenwood Forest

Specifications: 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 3,200sqft

Asking Price: $525,000

This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home features 2 living rooms, oversized sunroom with vaulted ceilings and skylights all on a large corner lot filled with mature trees and great shade. This was the builder’s personal home who built a lot of homes in the area. Hitting the market in the next few weeks, but available for pre-market showings.

Home Upgrades Include:

• 2 New HVACs and duct work

• New Roof

• New Windows

• Vinyl Wood Floors

• Granite in the kitchen

• New privacy fence in the backyard

SOLD with multiple offers: 4603 S 2nd, 78745

Another Beautiful #BIRDHOMElife remodel!

South Austin Mid-Century Modern Home with a refined, updated finish 

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a #BIRDHOMElife remodel! This 1950’s home beg to be updated. With some funky, cool features and some contemporary touches, this home is ready to go.

4603 South 2nd Austin, TX 78745

Neighborhood: Greenwood Forest

Specifications: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,637sqft

Taxes: 2018 - $6,380

Asking Price: $409,900

If you live here, you will enjoy a light, bright mid-century home with all the modern finishes.

Enjoy everything that this mid-century modern home has to offer. 200 year oak trees greet you as you pull up to the home. Custom landscaping frame the custom-cut stacked stone exterior once featured in Southern Living magazine. New windows and doors let in lots of natural light. We salvaged the retro-wall that greets you upon entering. New premium wood floors throughout. The well appointed kitchen features custom cabinets, quartz counter-tops, stainless steel appliances and tasteful brass hardware. The oversized family room is anchored by a stacked stone fireplace and has plenty of room to entertain. The master bedroom features en-suite office and laundry room.

Home Upgrades Include:

• New windows and doors throughout

• New water-resistant premium hardwood floors

• Stainless steel appliances

• New Fixtures, hardware throughout

• New Custom Kitchen Cabinets and quartz counters.

• Bathrooms were completely gutted and redone.

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Location:

• South Austin neighborhood of Greenwood Forest

• Easy access to 290, I35 and Mopac

• Minutes from:

  • South Congress

  • St Elmo Brewery

  • Public Development

  • HEB

• 15 minutes to Downtown Austin

BEFORE PHOTOS

SOLD: KRDB Custom Designed and Build Modern Home

Amazing Custom Modern Homes

in 78704, South Austin

Chris Krager and KRDB Design + Build + Develop

*Homes are available to purchase separately or together*

Don’t miss this opportunity to own a truly modern property by KRDB.

The A Unit

Striking curb appeal and a well thought out and designed open floor plan are the reason you will buy this property. Upon walking in, tall ceilings, a wall of windows and a well-appointed kitchen featuring Bosch appliances greet you. This home is an entertainers dream with all rooms opening up to a courtyard in the center of the home. A floating steel staircase takes you upstairs to even more outdoor living space with 400+ sqft of covered and uncovered balcony. The master suite is flagged by over-sized custom sliding glass doors. The master bath features double vanity, separate soaker tub and floating glass shower and a well appointed walk-in closet. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to own on of our favorite modern homes.

The B Unit

Tucked into the back of a beautiful slopping lot, this modern bungalow is one not to miss. With tall ceilings, amazing natural light, open floor plan and surrounded by nature, you'll be inspired every day. Featuring spacious bedrooms and well placed windows and great storage this is the perfect South Austin starter home. Sod and fencing coming soon.

410 Post A & B Austin, TX 78704

Neighborhood: South 1st

Specifications:

A Unit - 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,140sqft

B Unit - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1,048sqft

Asking Price:

A Unit - $775,000

B Unit - $450,000

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Location:

• South Austin neighborhood of South 1st, 78704

• Easy access to 290, I35 and Mopac

• Minutes from:

  • Walk to Neighborhood Restaurants, Shopping and Coffee Shops

  • South Congress

  • HEB

  • Parks and Playgrounds

• 10 minutes to Downtown Austin

It's Time to File Your Homestead Exemption

Happy New Year and welcome to 2019!!

We want to thank you for being such a big part of BIRDHOME in 2018 and for buying a home with us. Now its time to start off 2019 on the right real estate foot by filing your homestead exemption form so you can SAVE MONEY on your tax bill at the end of the year.

Depending on the price of your home, filing this exemption can potentially save you thousands of dollars per year.

Who should apply?

You! If you bought a home in 2018 and it is your primary residence, the time to apply and save is now. The deadline to apply is anytime between January 1st and April 30th.

How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption

Below are a list of counties where we sell real estate. Depending on where you live, you will download and file differently.

Travis County Appraisal District

Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 149012, Austin, TX 78714-9012

Williamson County Appraisal District allows for Online filing

Mailing Address: 625 FM 1460, Georgetown, TX 78626-8050

Hays County Appraisal District

Mailing Address: 21001 IH 35 North, Kyle, Texas 78640

What you will need to file

Besides filling out the form and sending it in, you will also need to send a copy of your Texas driver's license and the address must match the homestead address.

Cost of filing for a homestead exemption

There is absolutely no cost associated with filing your homestead exemption. You will get mail from third party vendors offering to file your exemption for a fee. Do not pay them to file for you.

Resources

Texas Comptroller’s FAQ

Texas Property Tax Exemptions Tax Code

Other Exemptions you can potentially file for are here.

As a quick recap….

(1) If you bought a home in 2018, and

(2) it’s your primary residence as of January 1st, 2019, you can

(3) apply for a homestead exemption with your county appraisal district.

(4) The deadline to file is April 30th, 2019 and

(5) you will need to include a current Texas driver’s license or ID with the address matching the homestead address.

(6) The cost associated with filing for the exemption is ABSOLUTELY FREE.

November 2018 Market Report - Austin home prices are up 5.5% Year over Year

November 2018 Market Report - Austin home prices are up 5.5% Year over Year

We are nearing the end of the year and sales are still seeing positive trends with 2018 shaping up to be another record setting year.

Sales in City of Austin proper are still very strong with the median home price up 5.5% to $374,900 from last November . With 618 homes sold in November (down 5%) and only 1.9 month’s of housing inventory, Austin is still firmly in an Extreme Seller’s Market.

The rest of the Central Texas market is starting to see a slight slow down in sales with 2.7 month’s of housing inventory, up .2 month’s from last year. With slightly more housing inventory and homes taking a little longer to sell (average of 64 days on the market, up 3 days from last year) we may start to see home prices outside the city limits slow down. Right now, prices are still up (median home price is $301,391, up 2% YoY), homes sell are up (2,201 homes sold in November, up 1% YoY) and $839M in sales volume, up 6% Year-over-Year.

In summary,

SELLERS are in all parts of the market are still in a strong position to net top dollar on their home. Buyers have high expectations for what they are buying since it is starting to cost more per month for the same home with interest rates going up from 3.5% to 4.75-5% in just over a year.

BUYERS are starting to see slightly less competition for homes in the suburbs and outlying cities. The best homes are still selling fast and for top dollar, but there are starting to be more “Deals” out there.

INVESTORS are having to be patient while looking for the best deals and act fast when they come up. Income properties are harder to come by. Foreclosures are up slightly. Look to the smaller markets outside of Austin for the best investments.

See below for infographics and analysis of all parts of our Central Texas Real Estate Market.

And as always, please contact us if you or anyone you know needs help buying, selling or investing in real estate in 2019!

Here is the Press Release from the Austin Board of Realtors with the rest of the market update for November 2018. 

AUSTIN, TX–As single-family home sales continue to rise, another record-breaking year is expected for the Austin-area housing market, according to the latest monthly report from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. The November 2018 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today suggests another strong showing for the region.

"Sales are up 3.3 percent year-to-date for 2018,” Steve Crorey, president of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, said. “Pending sales volume in December, the Central Texas housing market is on track to have one of the highest-grossing years on record."

Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

In the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), sales volume slightly increased 0.7 percent year over year from 2,185 sales in November 2017 to 2,201 sales last month. Sales dollar volume increased 5.6 percent year over year to $839,317,911, while the median home price increased 2.2 percent year over year to $301,391.

New listings for the five-county MSA increased 1.7 percent year over year to 2,380 listings in November. During the same period, active listings increased 11.5 percent to 6,907 listings and pending sales increased 2.5 percent to 2,217 pending sales. Monthly housing inventory increased by 0.2 months to 2.7 months of inventory.

"Families and young professionals continue to move to the suburbs where there are more opportunities for home ownership at a more reasonable price point than in the city of Austin," Crorey said. "While home sales growth isn't as rapid in the city, demand is still strong. Analysts predict Austin will be a market to watch in 2019."

City of Austin

In the city of Austin, home sales decreased 5.4 percent year over year from 653 sales in November 2017 to 618 sales last month. During the same period, sales dollar volume remained flat at $288,251,771. The median price of single-family homes rose 5 percent to $374,900. New listings decreased 3.9 percent to 697 listings; active listings decreased 2.4 percent to 1,487 listings; and pending sales decreased 4.6 percent to 638 pending sales. Monthly housing inventory decreased by 0.1 months to 1.9 months of inventory.

Travis County

In Travis County, November single-family home sales slightly decreased 0.5 percent year over year to 1,029 home sales, but sales dollar volume increased 5 percent to $474,252,517. The median price for single-family homes rose 5.4 percent to $355,000. During the same period, new listings decreased 0.9 percent to 1,189 listings; active listings increased 2.7 percent to 3,112 listings; and pending sales increased 0.8 percent to 1,058 pending sales. Monthly housing inventory decreased 0.1 months year over year to 2.4 months of inventory.

Williamson County

In November, Williamson County single-family home sales increased 4.5 percent to 812 home sales and sales dollar volume increased 4.9 percent to $246,902,818 since last November. During the same period, the median price for single-family homes increased 1.8 percent to $280,000. New listings increased 4.9 percent to 798 listings; active listings jumped 20.8 percent to 2,449 listings; and pending sales decreased 2.6 percent to 764 pending sales. Housing inventory increased 0.3 months year over year to 2.7 months of inventory.

Hays County

Hays County single-family home sales rose 1.9 percent to 269 sales in November, and sales dollar volume spiked 18.6 percent to $94,305,038. The median price for a single-family home increased 2.8 percent to $262,047. During the same period, new listings increased 7.3 percent to 281 listings; active listings experienced a double-digit increase of 15.9 percent to 950 listings; and pending sales increased 21.1 percent to 287 pending sales. Housing inventory increased 0.3 months to 3.2 months of inventory.