2018 Austin Market Trends: Interview with Mark Sprague
In this week’s blog, I had the pleasure of interviewing friend and fellow market expert Mark Sprague of Independence Title here in Austin. Mark is the State Director of Information Capital for Independence Title and has been sharing his expertise and analysis of the Austin market for many years.
Silicon Hills: The Austin Tech Scene Continues to Grow
Austin, Texas is witnessing its own kind of gold rush, as entrepreneurs flock to the city and set up shop, making the Austin tech scene the stage for one of the fastest growing sectors in the modern age. The city is seriously progressive, fully embracing the integration of technology in business and personal life.
Nature Lover’s Guide to Austin Real Estate
Austin, TX has plenty of high-rise buildings, stages, and street fairs to satisfy the itch for entertainment. The great city also delivers for those craving a different form of entertainment, like tall trees, lakes, and biking trails.
Austin is dedicated to preserving natural beauty, decorated by neighborhoods perfect for outgoing nature lovers.
Tips for buying a luxury home in Austin
Austin, TX has grown tremendously over the past couple of decades. With the influx of creative visionaries and entrepreneurs, the city has seen the construction of a variety of unique, beautiful homes and neighborhoods. From East to West, North to South, Austin is dotted with upscale, luxury homes.
Best Places to have a Real Austin Christmas
If there’s one thing we know how to do in Austin, it’s celebrate. If there’s one thing we know how to celebrate, it’s the Holiday Season. What’s compiled herein is a step-by-step family friendly recipe for a traditional Austin Christmas with a twist. Because it wouldn’t be Austin if there wasn’t some sort of oddity.
St. Edwards
Don’t let the proximity to the university fool you. Artists and ambitious young professionals are calling this neighborhood home. Most describe it as ‘homey’ and ‘neighborly’ and best of all, ‘quirky’. When outsiders think about Austin and ‘keeping it weird’ this neighborhood comes to mind.
Old Enfield
Old Enfield, the oldest neighborhood located in Old West Austin Historic District, is a historic neighborhood with elegant homes, top performing schools, and a central location. Residents here have easy access to shopping, entertainment, amenities, and more.
Gracywoods
Gracywoods is a charming, “small-town-feel” neighborhood attracting a lot of attention due to The Domain with it’s 5 star shopping and high class dining, resurgent Burnet Road and even a brewery movement happening close-by.
Highland Park West
Running along Mopac and Ranch Road 2222, Highland Park West neighborhood is upscale, with most homes currently running for about 650,000+. The neighborhood is accentuated, like many communities in North Central Austin, by lush, well maintained greenery lining the streets. Highland Park West is a treat for the senses in many ways, from the diverse homes, ranging from ranch, restored mid-century and modern styles, to the excellent park space it boasts through Perry Park and Bright Leave Preserve, and the variety of high-quality food options available to its residents.
Market Update Q2 2016
Following up on my last market update, I’m holding firm to what I’ve been sharing: I believe this is the peak year in an up-cycle that has been very robust since 2011. No doomsday here, just a temporary adjustment for a few years that is likely to happen.
And, it’s not because of job concerns.
Westgate
Westgate Developed in the fifties & sixties, this sweet semi-urban community is located 5 miles from downtown Austin, tucked between MoPac and Highway 71.
South Congress Revisited
Some Austin neighborhoods are so iconic, so representative of the unique feel of our city, that they deserve a second look. The South Congress neighborhood is home to Austinites who want a high-status address with walkable options for food, fun, and shopping.
Wooten
Wooten Wooten is bounded by Burnet Road, Anderson Lane, and Research BLVD (aka hwy 183).
St. Johns
Located in northeast Austin at the intersections to Hwy. 290 and 183 and I-35, and a quick 10 minute drive to downtown Austin, the St. Johns neighborhood is one of the most affordable areas of the city. St. Johns is an older, ethnic community that resembles what Austin’s East side of years past, as they began experiencing an elevated neighborhood spirit and eventually became our once hidden jewel.
Hancock
Situated in North Central Austin, and bordering the University of Texas campus, Hancock is a neighborhood that has some great conveniences. Striking the perfect balance between big city living and sleepy and quiet comfort.