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1101 Blue Fox Drive, Austin TX 78753

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1101 Blue Fox Drive, Austin TX1101 Blue Fox Drive is located in the North-East subdivision of Harris Ridge.  Built in 1993, this single story home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage.  Highlights include a wood burning fireplace in living room and large backyard deck with covered lattice adding nice outdoor living space.

For Sale 1101 Blue Fox Dr., Austin TX 78753

The floor plan for 1101 Blue Fox Drive has the master bedroom separate from the secondary bedrooms.  There is a 2-car attached garage and a dining area that could be used for added living space.

Pride of Ownership shows through the extensive amount of updates throughout 1101 Blue Fox Drive which include: Roof, HV/AC, HWH (2010), Silestone kitchen counter with sink, ceramic and glass block tile (2011), Garage Door (2005), Backyard Fence (2009), Most of interior freshly painted, Energy Efficient Appliances (2007), Gutters (2006), In-ground Sprinklers (2006), Pergo flooring in main living areas (2005), Stained deck and new lattice (2013).

1101 Blue Fox Drive, Austin TX 78753 is located in the Pflugerville School District.  There is a neighborhood pool, park, sports court and field for soccer and other games.  Harris Ridge residents participate in a bi-annual neighborhood garage sale and an annual neighborhood party at the park.

The Harris Ridge subdivision is located near the well-known Tech-Ridge area of Austin.

Time to Deck the Halls

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‘Tis the season for shopping, baking, cooking, cleaning and maybe a little pepper spray in your eye. With all of the added things to find time for during the holidays, selling a home can seem an additional job we may not have time for. There are benefits though to selling during the holiday season and certainly things to be mindful of.

Austin Winter Real Estate Market

The holiday season is also the start of colder weather. In other parts of the country snow can really impact winter home sales. Fortunately, for the Austin real estate market snow and ice days are little and far between. Buyers can generally shop year round though it may be hard to find the time.

9432 Collazo Way Sendera

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9432 Collazo Way, Austin Texas 78749

9432 Collazo Way is a single story home for sale located South Austin, in the neighborhood of Sendera. Features white brick on 3-sides set large lot with trees providing shade in front and back yard including oak and a pear tree. Nice floorplan with master facing backyard and set separate from three secondary bedrooms.

Large living area painted and carpet in secondary bedrooms replaced 7 months ago. Sprawling Travertine Tile in main living areas and common bath. Master bedroom is tiled and features double vanity in master bathroom Fireplace in living room. Vaulted ceilings. Covered patio with large fenced backyard. Bowie High School area. Easy access to major raodways with retail nearby.

9432 Collazo Way features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, dining area off kitchen with open floor plan into living area. Per the tax records, 9432 Collazo Way offers 1,560 square feet of living space, an attached 2-car garage on a .26 acre lot.

Directions to From Mopac South, L on Slaughter, L on Bemner, L on Collazo, 9432 Collazo Way is on the Left hand side.

The Heat is On

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It’s hot out there and I’m not just talking about the weather.  Consistently low interest rates coupled with increases in rent payments have led more buyers to enter the Austin housing market. The main factor that limits a tenant from being a homeowner is the down payment.   There is not always a big difference between a monthly rent payment and a mortgage payment.   So, with some money in their pocket,  I am seeing more and more first time home buyers enter the Austin real estate market who were happy to be tenants 2 years ago.

Austin Real Estate Market

Low interest rates have given people buying power and motivation to be homeowners.  The influx of first time home buyers purchasing lower priced homes has led to very low inventory.   It is the low inventory that has driven Austin home sales into a seller’s market and as a result of that – prices have increased in all price points.

Austin Real Estate Home Seach
Buyers and Sellers need to tread very carefully over the next two months as market data catches up with the shift into a seller’s market.  Multiple offers are being driven by lack of inventory.  Lack of inventory is leading buyers to offer more than list price.  List price and even over list price is leading properties to not appraise because appraisals are based on sold comparables and sales history have not caught to today’s prices.  This will settle out in a couple of months, as the sales history starts to reflect today’s market.  If the house does not appraise though, a buyer is not going to get a loan.

Buying an Austin Home

Buyers are not looking at things with the same set of eyes they were years ago.  Buyers are now recessionistas.  They understand this may not be the market for a deal, but they do care.  That means seller’s still need to show pride of ownership.  The house should still be spotless, the yard should still be mowed and all systems should still be maintained.  Sellers who do not show their homes in the best possible light, will find their house needs to be priced at a deal or it may not sell at all, just like any market.  Buyers don’t mind paying what a house is worth to them, but it needs to be worth it.

7405 Teak Cove in Jester Point Open House Sunday 1 to 4

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7405-teak-cove-living-room-viewVisit on Sunday, April 22nd at 7405 Teak Cove, Austin Texas 78750.  7405 Teak Cove is located in the Northwest Austin subdivision of Jester Point in the Jester Neighborhood.  Jester is nestled between 2222 to the South and the Capital of Texas Highway to the East.  Jester is located about 15 miles north of downtown Austin and about 3 miles south of the popular Arboretum shopping area.  For local fun, residents can join the Jester Club which offers access to a swimming pool, tennis, playground, and picnic area.   Nature lovers enjoy the convenience of the neighboring 48 acre Bull Creek Park and nearby St. Edward’s Park.
 
7405 Teak Cove in Jester Point offers 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas and a 3-car garage.  At 3,080 square feet (tax records) the floor plan features the master bedroom on the main level, with an office/TV/4th bedroom on the main level, a formal dining and living room, with a large gourmet eat in kitchen.  7405 Teak Cove has many upgrades and energy efficient features.
 
For more information visit my 7405 Teak Cove webpage.
 
Visit Sunday from 1 – 4.
 
Directions:    Go west on 2222 to Jester Blvd, Right on Teak Cove or 360 to Lakewood Drive, Left on Beauford, Right on Jester Blvd, Right on Teak Cove

A picture is worth 1,000 words

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The old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” is no truer than referring to marketing properties for sale in Austin.  If an agent gives no written description about a property, but offers great pictures – buyers will come in droves.  On the flip-side, if an amazing story about a house is advertised, but with no pictures, people will question the validity of the story.  The more pictures that can be shown to market a property – the better.  I’m sure you have seen listings that only show the front of the house.  The instant question that comes to mind is: what’s wrong with the inside?   The only time that it is customary to only show the outside of a house is when you have a tenant living in it.

Austin Real Estate Listings

I typically hire a professional photographer to take pictures of my Austin Real Estate listings.  There are times that I utilize photos in magazines and brochures, in addition to on-line marketing.  The benefit to using a photographer is that the pictures are taken at such a high resolution that they translate well for any medium I choose.  Great pictures are also crisp, making rooms look very clean.  How many pictures have you seen that show the corner of room?  Professionals use a wide angle lens which helps capture rooms better.   If you want to see my latest listing at 7405 Teak Cove, Austin TX 78750 in Jester Point, follow the link.

5905 Paseo Del Toro Central Austin 78731

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5909 Paseo Del Toro Austin Texas 78731

5905 Paseo Del Toro is a Central Austin beauty combines casual style with modern sophistication.  Ideal floor plan w/master suite & additional bedroom on main level – perfect for office or guests. Large eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances.  

5905 Paseo Del Toro, Austin TX 78731 – see website for more information

5905 Paseo Del Toro features:  2 floor-to-ceiling Limestone stone fireplaces, built-ins, hardwood floors on first floor, crown molding, modern master bath with glass tile backsplash, glass cabinets in kitchen, wood blinds, ceiling fans in all rooms. Updated: HV/AC (SEER <14), Water Heater, Roof, Lighting, Convection Oven range. 

5905 Paseo Del Toro Austin, TX 78731 link on You Tube

Location:  Highland Hills / Northwest Hills Area, commuters dream – easy access to downtown, lake, eateries, daycare, cleaners, hike & bike trails and dog parks.  No HOA!

Year Built:  1980

Bedrooms:  4 (master and additional bedroom on main)

Baths:  2.5

Square Footage:  2,127 sq. ft. (per appraiser)

Exterior:  Front Porch, 3-sides masonry, nice backyard deck

List Price:  $399,999