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3355 County Road 279 Leander TX 78641

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3355 County Road 279 Leander

Leander Home For Sale:  Country setting, 3355 County Road 279 Leander Texas on 5+ acres w/ horse barn & garage/workshop for the auto enthusiast. Home features mother in-law plan, all good-sized rooms; one bedroom would work well as an office. Granite in kitchen, large wood burning fireplace in living room, 2 central heating and air conditioning units, 2 hot water heaters, main roof replaced (’14), energy efficient windows (’13) and horse stalls.

3355 County Road 279 Leander Texas sits on 5+ acres w/ Horse Barn & Garage/Workshop

  • 3-Bay Workshop includes: paint bay, small office, storage & extra bath.
  • Horse Barn with stalls for 4 horses
  • Single Story Home
  • Metal Roofs on Outbuildings
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room
  • Covered Decks
  • 3-sides masonry and stained wood siding on main house
  • Exterior wood siding re-stained (2016)
  • Exterior wood railings painted (2016)
  • Main house septic drain field (2014)

Take a Virtual Tour of 3355 County Road 279, Leander, Texas 78641

The main house has 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2,893 square feet of living space (appraiser). Other details include covered patio, 2-car carport, parking pad & dog run. Fenced yard. No Carpet. No home owners association. 5 miles to HEB Plus, MetroRail, 183/183A.

MLS# 5750957

Moving to Austin Texas

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austonianMoving to Austin Texas? Pay Austin a visit even if you are moving back or have vacationed here in the past, especially if the plan is to buy a home. Buying a house in Austin Texas,  requires a bit of a refresher course. Austin has changed greatly over the last decade and is continuing to evolve. The skyline alone has expanded quite a bit with skyscrapers now eclipsing the Frost Bank.

The landscape, population and job growth in Austin Texas are taking turns outpacing one another for the last five years. Growth lends itself to convenience in some ways, adding greater variety in local eateries, retail stores and entertainment venues. The inconvenience comes with the reality that it is going to take you longer to get from point A to point B. Yes, Austin is experiencing growing pains, and its residents along with it.

Tips on Moving to Austin Texas

The new Austin has small town charm with an urban twist. The mindset of thinking local used to just apply to Austin based businesses, but now it is also about neighborhood convenience. The Austin Real Estate market is seeing an increase in both residential and commercial development to meet local needs.  The mixed-use concept has paved the way for neighborhoods to be self-contained. Neighborhood amenities have become a more desirable and more of a necessity. In a way, the bigger Austin gets, the more intimate it has become. Residents are interacting more within their community not only through local websites like Nextdoor, but also by shopping closer to home because traffic has increased.  Residents are opting for smaller flight paths when and where they can.

Moving Back to Austin Texas

The advice I give clients who have left Austin and plan to move back is to explore it like you have never lived here before. Moving back is more like moving to Austin for the first time. The old watering hole may have moved locations or you may discover a new favorite. Influences moving to Austin Texas from both coasts like Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burger offer a taste home for some. Others may discover a location that was once not on the short list, has now become trendy, sought after, part of town. The joy of moving to Austin is in the discovery just like it was the first time.

 

Austin Home Sales Predictions for 2016

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New yearsThe market is on the move with no signs of slowing down as we settle into 2016 and look at Austin home sales. The Fed did raise interest rates as expected. With the economy well on the mend, additional upticks are on the horizon as interest rates slowly drift to normal levels. The interest rate always affects the housing market because it taps into buying power. Interest is part of the monthly mortgage payment. Higher rates mean a higher payment, which affects debt-to-income ratio.

Austin Home Sales Predictions 2016 and Housing Demand

Historically, rising interest rates generally decrease home prices because buyers can afford less; but it can also create an immediate demand. Buyers want to lock into mortgages when they know rates will be increasing.

In Austin, the demand for housing was already high without the rate increase. I expect increasing rates will only create more motivation to buy a home.

Realtor.com says Austin-Round Rock will be the fifth most sought out city for 25- to 34-year-olds looking to purchase a home.

As long as the demand is high and inventory is low, housing prices in Austin will continue to rise.  There is currently about 2.6 months of single-family home inventory in Austin for sale.

Holiday Wish List

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holiday pic As we say goodbye to November, the holiday season is officially upon us, though honestly it feels like it started right after Halloween this year. ‘Tis the season to make lists and there are lots of them. A list to tell you what needs to be done after work, on the weekend and even at lunch. On top of that, we manage a calendar this time of year probably more than any other, which could contain a list was well reminding us where we need to be and when.

Wish list when searching for homes

Some items on our list are mandatory, while others are considered luxury items. Certainly they would be nice to have, but you will certainly find a way to survive without them. When buying a home, your wish list is no different. Like any list, your must-have features need to be at the top. Add too many items and you are either custom building or not buying anything. In the beginning, I suggest my clients start with items like location, price, size range and number of bedrooms. From there, we look at the inventory and modify. Maybe excluding an item like a pool, for example, if that is a deal breaker. It is better to just add a few items and see how many homes meet the existing criteria before adding more.

Homes for Sale in Austin

The Austin Real Estate Market inventory is very low. The goal is to find enough properties to have choices. After consulting with a client, if I can find 15 or more properties that meet the must-have list, then I know we are in the realm of matching expectations and goals. If the search is only pulling 5 houses, it may be because the search location is small or it is not a common floor plan in that area and price point. Like any list, the smaller your must-have criteria list is – the greater your chance of getting through it will be.

Home Sold in Shiloh l South Austin 78745

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Shiloh Austin, TXJust sold in the Shiloh neighborhood in South Austin. Sweet single story charmer on a tree lined street lets the sunshine in. Great layout offers: Large living room with fireplace, plenty of  cabinetry and sprawling granite counters in kitchen, separate dining area, with access to outdoor deck and fenced in backyard.

2716 Cameron Loop, Austin Texas 78745

2716 Cameron Loop features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car-garage. Extra details
include silestone counters in baths, laminate and tile flooring throughout along
with surround sound.

Shiloh South Austin 78745

2716 Cameron Loop was built in 1982 and is just under 1,400 square feet. 2716
Cameron Loop is located zip code 78745, in the popular South Austin neighborhood
called Shiloh, with a park located across the street.

Halloween Treats in Austin 2015

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Zombies, Stormtroopers and Minions unite! Halloween in Austin is always a big day for kiddos and the young at heart.  This year it is going to be huge.  Not only is Halloween on a Saturday, but Comic Con in Austin will also be taking place as well.  Drivers need to be extra careful of bands of pedestrians like a zombie horde in The Walking Dead.

Trick-or-Treating in Austin

If you watch The Walking Dead, a band of survivors are currently living in the Alexandria Safe Zone, which is an ideal representation of a community for trick-or-treating.  The homes are situated on a low-traffic street and set within close proximity to one another, not unlike Austin neighborhoods such as Circle C, Legend Oaks, Cherry Creek, Barton Hills, Crestview, Tarrytown and Plum Creek in Kyle.  Halloween is all about time management.  Kids look for the most houses they can visit in the least amount of time.

Austin Events

In addition to candy collecting, night owls will be enjoying an evening parade in East Austin and the annual Zombie Ball downtown.

If you are: a pedestrian — stay safe, a driver — stay alert or home living in a zombie prone community — have candy.

Austin is for Lovers

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Austin City Limits Music FestivalFall is one of the most diverse seasons in Austin for entertainment. Lovers of art, music, books, food, beer and even fast cars will find an event happening now and in the weeks to come.

Austin Events

Here is a list of some October/November Austin events.
For a complete list, go to: http://www.austintexas.org/visit/events/october-november/

Austin City Limits Music Festival
10/2/15 – 10/4/15 and 10/9/15 to 10/11/15
www.aclfestival.com

Texas Book Festival
10/17/15-10/18/15
www.texasbookfestival.org

Oktoberfest
10/17/15
www.germantexans.org/festivals

Formula 1 Grand Prix
10/23-10/25/15
www.circuitoftheamericas.com/f1

Austin Film Festival
10/29-11/5/2015
www.austinfilmfestival.com

Wizard World Comic Con
10/30-10/31/15
www.wizardworld.com/home-austin.html

Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
11/1/15
www.texasmonthly.com/bbqfestival

Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/6-11/8/15
www.funfunfunfest.com

Wurstfest
11/6-11/15/15
www.wurstfest.com

U.S. Vintage Racing National Championships
11/7-11/8/15
www.circuitoftheamericas.com/vintage

Ironman 70.3 Austin
11/8/15
www.ironman.com

East Austin Studio Tour
11/14-11/15/15, 11/21-11/22/15
http://east.bigmedium.org/

Turkey Trot
11/26/15
www.thundercloud.com/turkey-trot

Downtown Austin Market Data

Want to live in the heart of it all?
Here is today’s median data for active and pending single-family houses within 1 mile of downtown Austin:
Median List Price: $953,116
Median Size: 3 bedrooms / 3 baths at 2,459 square feet
Median Year Built: 1941

Median data for active and pending condos within downtown Austin:
Median List Price: $416,000
Median Size: 1 bedrooms / 1 baths at 852 square feet
Median Year Built: 2008