The Central Texas Real Estate Specialist

  As negotiations continue over the proposed $700 billion bailout of the nation's financial system, Dr. Mark Dotzour, chief economist for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, offers his perspective: "It's a sad day in America when the federal government (the American taxpayer) has to b...

  Great value!!  On the Round Rock ISD side in Mayfield Ranch.  Exemplary Cactus Ranch Elementary and Walsh Middle school.     

  During a Called Meeting on August 7, 2008, the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees called for a bond election to be held on Nov. 4, 2008, to ask voters to approve funding for capital improvement projects totaling $293.9 million. Two propositions that will appear on the ballot include: Proposition ...

  The latest word on the mortgage changes and their effective dates are the following: The new down payment of 3.5% will be effective January 1, 2009.  As of September 19, 2008 (last Friday) HUD has updated their guidelines regarding the purchase of a new home and renting out their current home. ...

  Halloween Children's ConcertDate, Time & LocationSunday, October 5, 20082:00 pmMichael & Susan Dell HallDirections to Venue CHILLS & TRILLS!It's creepy, crawly and sooooo much fun, it's spooky! The Halloween Children's Concert features "boo-tiful" music and storybook favorites such as "Peter an...

Central Texas Home Values Continue to Rise September 18, 2008- The national economy may be struggling, but Central Texas homes remain a wise investment, according to the latest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. In the Austin area, the median price for sing...

    Week of: 9/7/2008 # Homes Sold   SqFt $/SF List Price Sold Price % Difference Days on Market 53 Average 2124 $92 $206,336 $201,075 97.45% 89 Median 2010 $91 $170,000 $173,000 101.76% 47 New Listings Removed Listings High 4668 $144 $614,990 $633,000 102.93% 418 190 86 Low 1104 $56 $58,000 $61,...

      A key provision of the new housing stimulus is set to take effect Oct. 1, and its impact will be felt by both homebuyers and builders. Under the provision, FHA can no longer insure mortgages in which the down payment comes directly from the seller or other interested party. According to the...