March 2009

15124 Sunningdale Street - MLS # 5461749

This lovely Drees Custom Home sits on .29 acres and backs to the scenic Avery Ranch Golf Course. The majestic foyer with towering ceilings and an elegantly curved staircase greets you as you walk in. Cook like a chef in the gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances.  Relax in your Spa-like master bath.  Entertain in your media room with a 102" Projection Screen that comes as a bonus to the buyer!  This is a stunning Showcase Home - don't miss it!

Call Crystal Guthrie for a showing 512-422-3452

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3405 Blumie St - MLS #7063501

One story custom home with lots of designer finishes including granite counters, stainless appliances, rounded sheetrock corners, stylish ceramic tile floors throughout, high ceilings with lots of crown molding, upgraded cabinetry, tile backsplash, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, a nice covered patio, sprinkler system, a fully finished garage, and a stamped concrete driveway and back patio.  This brand new home is conveniently located and close to everything!

Call Crystal Guthrie for a showing - 512-422-3452

Call Crystal Guthrie for a showing - 512-422-3452

3403 Blumie St - MLS #9894681

A true custom built home with all the extra finishes, designer ceramic tile floors throughout, high ceilings with lots of crown molding, rounded corners, granite counters, upgraded cabinets, tile back splash, stainless steel appliances, large bedrooms, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, covered patio, sprinklers, finished garage, and stamped concrete driveway and back patio.  Conveniently located close to shopping and restaurants.  This home has everything but you!

Call Crystal Guthrie for a showing - 512-422-3452

Call Crystal Guthrie for a showing - 512-422-3452

When compared to other housing markets across the country, Austin has managed to remain one of healthiest.  Nonetheless, the troubled economy and the struggling housing market have certainly taken a toll on the Austin real estate market as well.  In fact, the Austin Board of Realtors reports that home sales in the Austin area fell a whopping 40% in November of 2008 when compared to the November sales for 2007.

Not only have home sales hit a downward spiral in the Austin market, a study recently conducted by research firm Metrostudy found that new home starts have also been falling and will continue to fall.  In 2007, the Austin market enjoyed seeing 12,400 new home starts.  In 2008, this number fell to just 8,000 home starts.  If current trends hold…