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Austin Real Estate Update & Newsletter | December 2016
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| I hope this newsletter finds you well. This edition includes my latest Featured Listing, market updates about both BartonPlace and Spring Condominium, as well as Austin news and events - enjoy! 
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***Private Pocket Listing - NOT in MLS***
Rare Single-story Residence in Greenshores on Lake Austin
7101 Greenshores Dr. - 4 Beds + Study, 3.5 Baths - $825,000
Rare one-story offered privately for sale in the custom community of Greenshores on Lake Austin. Private Lake Austin access just steps away! Smart, spacious layout offers four bedrooms plus study, three and a half baths, two thoughtful living areas, and gourmet chef's kitchen. Gorgeous custom finishes throughout. Incredible outdoor living area overlooks the private backyard, backing to greenspace.
Three car garage with one built to accommodate a boat. Short walk to HOA maintained park and private boat dock with launch - relax with friends lakeside or cruise Lake Austin in mere minutes! Perfect balance of serene lake living near Emma Long Park, with easy access to downtown, The Domain and major Austin employers. Welcome Home to
7101 Greenshores Dr. Austin, TX 78730.
Contact me for more information or to schedule a private showing - l
et's talk soon!
Audra Smith
REALTOR, CLHMS, GRI, CNE
(512) 247-8788
Audra@AustinRealEstate.com
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BartonPlace Market Update
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Live the best of both worlds at BartonPlace - see below for current availability:
Two Bedrooms:
For more information, or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:
REALTOR, CLHMS, GRI, CNE
(512) 247-8788
Audra@AustinRealEstate.com
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Live in the middle of it all, above it all at Spring - see below for current availability:
Two Bedrooms:
For more information, or to schedule a personal tour, please contact:
REALTOR, CLHMS, GRI, CNE
(512) 247-8788
Audra@AustinRealEstate.com
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ABOR Market Update - Home sales
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AUSTIN, Texas - Nov. 17, 2016
- Single-family home sales jumped within the city of Austin but declined across the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in October, according to the October 2016 Central Texas Housing Market Report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®.
Aaron Farmer, 2016 President of the Austin Board of REALTORS® said, "Home sales typically slow down in the fall, so it's encouraging to see a surge of sales within Austin's city limits last month. Much of this growth is being driven by new home sales in the city, which are up nearly 38 percent year to date. Homes within Austin's city limits continue to be in strong demand, despite having a significantly higher price point than housing stock in surrounding areas."
After relatively flat growth throughout much of the year, single-family home sales in the city of Austin jumped 7.5 percent year-over-year to 703 home sales in October 2016. Median price increased 6.5 percent year-over-year to $332,250, while housing inventory increased 0.2 months to 2.2 months. Active listings increased 11.3 percent year-over-year to 1,667 listings during the same time frame, while homes spent slightly more time on the market, or an average of 42 days.
Conversely, single-family home sales fell across the Austin-Round Rock MSA in October 2016, declining 3.1 percent year-over-year to 2,219 home sales. Median price rose 9.3 percent from October 2015 to $279,000, while housing inventory edged up 0.1 months year-over-year to 2.6 months of inventory. Single-family homes spent an average of 51 days on the market in October 2016, two days more than October 2015.
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Trail of Lights - December 10-23
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From:
www.trailoflights.org
What began as a small gathering in 1965 known as the "Yule Fest," a gift to the city of Austin from Austin Parks and Recreation Department, has now grown to be a community-wide celebration of the unique spirit and people that make Austin the place we love to call home. In the 52 years since the first Yule Log was lit, the Trail of Lights has expanded to more than 40 displays, 2 million lights and holiday activities that create countless memories.
Each new display, community performance and lighted tunnel has added a new layer to the holiday tradition and brought us together more as a community. Today, the Trail of Lights is one of the three largest events in Austin and receives national accolades while remaining a deeply cherished local tradition.
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - December 14-24
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The 41st season of the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is an 11 day, fine art shopping destination featuring national and local award-winning artists, with live music and two full bars in a festive, lively atmosphere. This annual tradition and cultural icon is one of Austin's longest running art and music festivals attracting around 40,000 shoppers each year.
Find an exciting variety of upscale art, handmade gifts, heirloom pieces and stocking stuffers for everyone on your list from over 160 carefully curated artists. The Armadillo makes holiday shopping fun in an upbeat, family friendly environment. This is the place to find gifts from the heart, build an art collection year by year, personally meet the artists and commission custom pieces.
Enjoy at least three bands per day on the Armadillo stage with set times for any lifestyle at 11am, 3pm and 7pm. Featured musicians include emerging stars, local legends and Grammy winners. Armadillo's intimate stage allows you to experience Texas music all-stars in a rare holiday setting surrounded by friends and family. You'll find shoppers dancing merrily in the aisles with gifts in one hand and a cold beer in the other.
It all adds up to a fun authentic Austin experience.
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Now Open: Coast Bar + Kitchen - 360 Nueces St. #20
Helmed by Chef Ruston Richardson, Coast brings a new life to the former Mulberry space under the 360 Condominiums. The seafood-focused concept fuses elevated small plates with a bar-forward lounge atmosphere.
Inspired by Southern California and Texas' Gulf Coast, Chef Richardson has curated an honest and transparent menu celebrating the delicacy of seafood. Offerings showcase clean flavors, seasonal components and complementary pairings of sweet and delicate with robust and savory. The menu will travel seasonally with interpretations from coasts around the world.
Fresh ingredients and subtle execution are the pillars of a communal experience. As much a kitchen as a cocktail lounge, bar service will continue late night and features an in-house wine cellar, curated by Karina Lopez, and craft cocktails. An elegant, approachable space - designed to foster engagement - spurs interaction where the city meets the sea.
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Happy Holidays to you and yours!
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