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* Austin Area: "Probably the brightest spot in the national housing market," according to Residential Strategies, Inc, and "one of the nation's best luxury housing markets," according to Unique Homes Magazine.

This is not a crisis market, folks!

I've been involved in Texas real estate sales during parts of five decades... 1960-present, and have seen plenty of roller-coaster rides.  Building a house in 1978, I was ecstatic to get 30 year financing at 16%.  In contrast, we're now still enjoying rates that are near historic industry lows.

And the #1 factor influencing housing sales - jobs and unemployment rates - are excellent for virtually every market in Texas, and the bottom line is that most Texas cities will dodge the worst of the housing downturn.

Texas boasts four cities among the ten most searched on remax.com.  RE/MAX is second only to realtor.com as an Internet search term, and the only term appearing twice among the Top 10 in a recent online data analysis.

(excerpts and quotes taken from a recently published letter by Richard Filip, CEO, RE/Max of Texas)

Buying or Selling?

I Want to Help!!!

Heather Brown

RE/MAX Austin Skyline

512-751-2931

or visit www.HeatherBrown.com

This beautiful home is priced to sell.  Visit this listing online to see more photos of the property, Google™ Earth satellite images, and much more. Feel free to call me at 512-751-2931 or e-mail me at Heather@HeatherBrown.com. Heather Brown RE/MAX Austin Skyline

Description: Motivated Seller has Just Reduced Price to $155,000! This Model Like Home features Great Floorplan and Tons of Storage Space! 9211 Rowlands Sayle Road Austin, TX 78744 $155,000.00 MLS#: 8453428 approx $878.00 based on 0% down Go to this listing on my website Beds: 3 Baths: 2 1/2 Rooms: 3 Garage: 2 Sq. Ft.: 1496 Built: 2005 View more photos Other Details: Level(s): 2.0 Fireplace(s): 0 Heating/Cooling: Central, Electric Heat Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air Conditioning Landscaping: Fenced Yard with detached 2 car garage. Roof: Shingle Composition, Shingle School District: AISD Elementary School: Pleasant Hill Jr High/Middle School: Bedichek High School: Crocket County: Travis Country: United States Exterior: Frame, Wood Floor: Carpet, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet Property Type: Residential Listing Area: 11 Style: Traditional

Remember.....

Buying or Selling?

I Want to Help!!!!

Heather Brown

RE/MAX Austin Skyline

512-751-2931 or visit www.HeatherBrown.com

A 300 unit apartment project will be the second multifamily complex in the Mueller development.

Construction on the four - story building, which will be adjacent to the future Town Center, will begin this summer and wrap in 2010.   The building will feature ground floor commercial space, two story live - work units and standard apartment amenities.

Under Mueller's affordability guidelines, about 10 percent of the apartments will be reserved for families earning no more than 60 percent of Austin's median family income.  The project will seek a rating under Austin Energy's Green Building Program.

Remember.....

Buying or Selling?

I Want to Help!!!!

Heather Brown

RE/MAX Austin Skyline

512-751-2931 or visit www.HeatherBrown.com

Huge Price Reduction!  Motivated Seller!

This Model Like home features a wrap around covered porch, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Very nice floor plan with detached garage. This Home has Tons of Storage Space, every Bedroom has a Walk in Closet! Close to Restaurants and Shopping at the new South Park Meadows and just minutes from downtown! Priced Just Reduced to $155,000!  Hurry - This Won't Last!

Buying or Selling?

I Want to Help!!!

Heather Brown

RE/MAX Austin Skyline

512-751-2931

www.HeatherBrown.com

A new mixed use development in downtown Austin is projected for completion this spring, according to the Austin American Statesman.

The SoCo Lofts and Shops will consist of 69 loft-style apartments above 22,000 square feet of retail space at the southern corner of East Alpine Rd. and South Congress Ave.  This is a $65 Million Dollar development and will cover 7.3 acres. 

The loft apartments are slated for completion in April, while the retail space should be completed in June.

Buying or Selling?

I Want to Help!!!

Heather Brown

RE/MAX Austin Skyline

512-751-2931

www.HeatherBrown.com

Here is a list of Federal Holiday's for 2008.  If you are actively looking for a new home, these holidays are a great time to be out and about with your Realtor.  If you are towards the end of your transaction, as a Home Buyer or Seller, you need to be aware that most Title Companies will be closed on these dates.  Most importantly, financial institutions will be closed and therefore, will not be able to fund your transaction. 

Tuesday, January 1st      ~   New Year's Day

Monday,  January 21st    ~   Martin Luther King's Birthday

Monday,  February 18th  ~   Washington's Birthday

Monday,  May 26th           ~   Memorial Day

Friday,    July 4th              ~    Independence Day

Monday,  September 1st ~    Labor Day

Monday, October 13th     ~   Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11th ~  Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27th ~ Thanksgiving

Thursday, December 25th ~  Christmas

Buying or Selling?

I Want to Help!!!

Heather Brown

RE/MAX Austin Skyline

512-751-2931

www.HeatherBrown.com