We extend a heartfelt Georgetown welcome to Kyle and Whitney Nielsen. We sold them a house last month in University park. They are newly married and bought their first house together here and moved from Las Vegas. He is a doctor and stationed at Fort Hood and she will be getting her masters at UT. They bought the house without seeing it. They were very happy.
Testimonial
Sheila was wonderful to work with. We were working with her from out of state on a tight timeline and budget and she went above and beyond to help us find the right place. She made us feel very comfortable – so much so that we trusted her opinion to enter a contract on a home without being able to fly out and see it! It is the perfect fit for us. She always communicated well and in a timely fashion and her knowledge of the area was just what we needed!
Whitney Nielsen
Spring is an excellent time to sell. When you sell in the warmer seasons, you are given more leeway in how you can present your home.
Here are some tips to help enhance your home and increase the likelihood of selling in the springtime!
- Open Windows: The bitter cold isn’t ideal for open windows. Having the windows open during a showing allows a nice breeze and a lot of natural light to flow into your home, showing off its best features. There is something so satisfying about seeing the sunlight reflect onto the floor, and the curtains blowing in the breeze. It gives a comforting and homey feeling, appealing to buyers’ interests.
- Curb Appeal: One of the many benefits of selling in the spring is being able to show off your landscaping. It’s hard to see how beautiful a yard is when it’s covered with mountains of snow, so now that your lawn is visible, it’s important to get it into good shape. Make sure the outside of your home looks great.
- Spring Cleaning: Your home should be tidy for the showing. Clear out cluttered closets and pantries, deep clean the carpet, polish the floors, and show off all the potential your home has!
- Pre-Inspection: Winter may have prevented you from doing a full pre-inspection on your home, but the warmer weather welcomes it. Take a sunny afternoon to go outside your home and look at everything from the roof to the concrete. Make sure you take care of little repairs around the home and pay special attention to any foundation damage left over from winter.
- Bright Colors: Gone are days of heavy throw blankets and comforters. Now it’s time to lighten up your home with bright colors and lightweight materials. Bring out the linens, colorful solids, and bright throw pillows to accent your home. All of these light layers and colors complement the natural light and breeze that comes from the open windows.
Spring is a great time to put your home on the market. Buyers will love attending showings and open houses on a warm, sunny, Saturday afternoon. Follow these best practices for selling in the springtime.
Article Courtesy Of http://www.century21.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — New numbers provide further proof, Austin is the hottest real estate market in the country.
The capital city is now No. 1 in the country for fast home sales, with 40 percent of homes selling within seven days. The average is 10.
Average sale prices are cresting too, running about $60,000 more than Texas cities like Dallas, Houston and San Antonio with no significant slowdown in sight.
“In some areas we saw 10 percent price increases,” said Bradley Pounds, sales manager at Watters International Reality. “The double digit increases may not continue, however, there will be a significant price increase in 2015.”
GOING IN-DEPTH // Sizzling Market
A big reason the housing market remains strong is because of the consistent growth Austin is seeing.
Earlier this year the city demographer said 110 people move to the capital city every day on average, and that takes into account all of the people who leave.
As of this April, the city demographer said Austin’s population is more than 865,000.
The entire metro area has a population of nearly 2 million people.
Austin country musician Ricky Calmbach has a third child and a fourth album on the way, so he is selling his north side home for more room. His home went on the market Friday afternoon and within a few hours he was bombarded with calls for appointments.
“Since it went live I’ve had texts and calls from realtors constantly wanting to show the home,” Calmbach said. “Pretty amazing to me.”
But he’s not complaining. “I’ve got the chum bucket out,” he exclaimed, ready to reel in hungry buyers.
He also knows he will quickly have to transition from seller to buyer and prices are steep. He wonders, even with an appreciation profit, if his family will be able to find a larger home in the same area.
Realtors say the market will remain strong if interest rates and inventory remain low, and if the job market, local rent rates and Texas transplant demands remain high. Any severe bubble burst is unlikely.
Experts suggest checking comparable prices in the last 30 days. The market is changing so fast that going back the traditional six months is irrelevant. Listen to your appraiser and lead with your head, not your heart.
If you offer above asking price because of multiple bidders, remember the market could slow down some. Condos and outlying areas are likely to cool off first.
“Central Austin is nearly bulletproof,” said Bradley Pounds. “They don’t make Central Austin anymore.”
The map below shows where out-of-towners are moving. Areas in purple show where the most people are moving.
Article Courtesy OF KXAN News
The fourth of July is always a special time here in Central Texas. A time to relax with friends and family and celebrate our nations birthday. Every year, the City of Georgetown teams up with SERTOMA to provide our citizens with one of the best birthday parties in central Texas. The party starts at 11:00am in San Gabriel Park and culminates at dusk with an incredible fireworks show. Don’t miss it!
The Power Of 4
Come celebrate SERTOMA’s 30th Annual 4th of July in San Gabriel Park from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., sponsored by the Georgetown Sertoma Club. Entertainment will be provided for the entire family throughout the day. The event finishes with a “Spectacular Fireworks Finale” at dusk.
The festivities will begin at 11:00 a.m. with over 60 Arts and Craft booths, 20 Food vendors. Kiddie rides, Bounce Houses and games along with a Petting Zoo are provided for the children. Musical entertainment, featuring some of the best local and central Texas talent, will begin at the Gazebo at 12 noon and will continue all day. A “Hometown Parade”, sponsored by the Leadership Georgetown Alumni begins at 11:00 a.m. at the low water crossing, ending at the Gazebo.
The 4th of July Celebration is free to all who come to beautiful San Gabriel Park on the San Gabriel River in the heart of Georgetown. It normally attracts 4000 to 5000 people to the park throughout the day. Admission is free to the park. Around 9:30 p.m. people will populate all the parking lots and high ground to view the “Fabulous Fireworks Finale” provided by GWPyro. Approximately 50,000 people view the display from the various viewing venues.
Events Schedule
ARTS & CRAFTS, FOOD & DRINKS (SOFT) – All Day
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – All Day
HOME TOWN PARADE – FEATURING MISS GEORGETOWN at 12:00 noon
KID’S GAMES & PETTING ZOO – All Day
KIDS ACTIVITIES AND GIVE-AWAYS – All Day
FABULOUS FIREWORKS FINALE – Begins at Dark
Vendor Information: Booth applications for Craft and Food Vendors can be requested at info@georgetownsertoma.org.
Article Courtesy of http://www.georgetownsertoma.org
AUSTIN (KXAN) — New numbers provide further proof, Austin is the hottest real estate market in the country.
The capital city is now No. 1 in the country for fast home sales, with 40 percent of homes selling within seven days. The average is 10.
Average sale prices are cresting too, running about $60,000 more than Texas cities like Dallas, Houston and San Antonio with no significant slowdown in sight.
“In some areas we saw 10 percent price increases,” said Bradley Pounds, sales manager at Watters International Reality. “The double digit increases may not continue, however, there will be a significant price increase in 2015.”
GOING IN-DEPTH // Sizzling Market
A big reason the housing market remains strong is because of the consistent growth Austin is seeing.
Earlier this year the city demographer said 110 people move to the capital city every day on average, and that takes into account all of the people who leave.
As of this April, the city demographer said Austin’s population is more than 865,000.
The entire metro area has a population of nearly 2 million people.
Austin country musician Ricky Calmbach has a third child and a fourth album on the way, so he is selling his north side home for more room. His home went on the market Friday afternoon and within a few hours he was bombarded with calls for appointments.
“Since it went live I’ve had texts and calls from realtors constantly wanting to show the home,” Calmbach said. “Pretty amazing to me.”
But he’s not complaining. “I’ve got the chum bucket out,” he exclaimed, ready to reel in hungry buyers.
He also knows he will quickly have to transition from seller to buyer and prices are steep. He wonders, even with an appreciation profit, if his family will be able to find a larger home in the same area.
Realtors say the market will remain strong if interest rates and inventory remain low, and if the job market, local rent rates and Texas transplant demands remain high. Any severe bubble burst is unlikely.
Experts suggest checking comparable prices in the last 30 days. The market is changing so fast that going back the traditional six months is irrelevant. Listen to your appraiser and lead with your head, not your heart.
If you offer above asking price because of multiple bidders, remember the market could slow down some. Condos and outlying areas are likely to cool off first.
“Central Austin is nearly bulletproof,” said Bradley Pounds. “They don’t make Central Austin anymore.”
The map below shows where out-of-towners are moving. Areas in purple show where the most people are moving.
Article Courtesy OF KXAN News
