Deep Eddy home in Tarry town – 3BR/3BA – 1788 SF
This Deep Eddy home is on a HUGE 89×116 lot (10,300 SF)-zoned SF3-great for duplex & plenty room to expand. Close to DT, Lady Bird Lake trails, Townlake, Zilker & Johnson Creek Greenbelt. Home is on corner lot and wraps around an incredible large private backyard. Additional 520 SF covered patio is not included and can convert into additional living area. Possibility to rent out front of home and live in the back. $560,000.
This home SOLD in 3 days – Rosedale – 4414 Marathon 78756 (love this zip)
Be able to walk to one of the best restaurant in Austin – Uchiko – is awesome! Our favorites: Mandola Market, Central Market,. This home is listed for $378,000 with 3BR, 1 bath, 1066SF on a nice private lot. Home feeds into Bryker Woods, OHenry and Austin High. Mai sold this listing in 3 days with 2 back up offers.
Is your tax Appraisal a fair assessment?
It is in the mail this week – the 2013 tax appraisal for your home. The article below is from Gracy Title.
“Market value change is not the same for all areas.
According to the Austin Board of Realtors, the median sold price for single family homes in the Austin area rose 9.1% in March 2013 compared to March 2012. The increase in the median price indicates competition is increasing among buyers as the inventory of homes continues to shrink. Although an overall increase was seen throughout the Austin region, changes in value vary significantly from one MLS area to the next. For example, area 1B (in Travis County) saw an 25.1% increase in March compared to the previous year, and nearby area 9 saw a decrease of 1.1% . Also, there are many other factors that contribute to the market value of each individual home besides the market changes in your home’s area. Use the information below as a guide to determine whether your tax appraisal is a fair assessment.
Why is tax-assessed value different than market value?
The tax-assessed value is what your county believes your home or condo is worth. The county attempts to set their values at market value. However, they do not evaluate comparables, nor do they perform an individual market analysis on every home. The county simply values your home according to the area, not the house, meaning the value may be too high or too low, depending on the size, location, amenities and condition of the specific home.
How do you determine your market value?
You can: contact your Realtor who can provide you with market information, collect information from neighbors who have recently purchased their homes, or contract a company who specializes in assisting with tax assessor valuation protests.
Should you appeal your property valuation?
If the market value on your home is lower than your tax- assessed value, then you should appeal. If the market value is higher, then you should not appeal.
When should you receive your property valuation and how long do you have to appeal?
The County Appraisal Districts began mailing property valuations sometime after April 15th. Most homeowners should have received their valuation on or before May 1st. Homeowners have until May 31st, or 30 days from the date they receive their valuation (whichever is later), to appeal.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
If you believe your property valuation is higher than the current market value, you should appeal your taxes. When people don’t appeal, the taxing authority accepts that their value is correct which affects all homeowners in a given area. By appealing the assessed value, we all help keep our real estate taxing authority valuations in line with market value.
1. File your protest using the protest form available from the County Appraisal District. After you have filed, it can take several months for the Travis County Appraisal District to schedule your informal hearing.
2. At the hearing: The purpose of the informal hearing is for you to present your evidence and facts to support your claim that they have over-valued your Austin home or condo.
Present Your Evidence
The following information can be helpful to present at the hearing: • Comparable Market Analysis: A comparable market analysis looks at Market Value and shows recent sales for homes that are similar to yours in size, age, location and type of construction.
• Documentation Regarding Your Home’s Condition: Do you have foundation issues? Plumbing problems? Anything that would adversely affect the Market Value of your home should be documented. Take photographs and bring them with you to your hearing.
• Documentation Regarding Your Home’s Location: Once again, anything that would adversely affect the Market Value
of your home is evidence that you can use in your appeal (ie: if home backs up to a busy street – consider printing off a Google map to document your location).
• Recently Purchased Homes: If you purchased your home in the last several months, and the purchase price was lower than your appraised value, bring a copy of your settlement statement. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind for the day of your hearing:
1. You are only appealing the county’s assessed value of your home. The Appraisal District is responsible for setting the appraised value, they have nothing to do with the tax rate. You are not going to the hearing to protest your tax rate or how much you are paying in taxes.
2. Be polite and courteous.
3. Bring an extra copy of your supporting documentation to leave with the county.
To find out more information about protesting your tax appraisal visit:
Hays County: www.hayscad.com Travis County: www.traviscad.org Williamson County: www.wcad.org
“Property Tax – Notice of Protest” Form
(can be used for any Texas county) www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/50-132.pdf”
New homes in East Austin – NOW OPEN… happy Baby Leaves
I have a sweet and gentle friend from Japan, Eiso T. Whenever Eiso comes for a visit , he would tell us that he loves spring everywhere, and especially he just loves the pretty “baby leaves”. We have not seen him for a while.
Whenever March-April comes to town,when the birds are singing, beautiful flowers are blooming, people are out working on their yards, Home-Depot and Lowes start to be much more fun for a trip visit, we think of our sweet friend Eiso!
Whenever we see the gorgeous light green color of those fresh leaves coming out for the first time to see the sun, ready to grow, taking in light, flirting with the wind, and then soon will turn into adult leaves, we can hear our friend voice speaks softy to us “I love those baby leaves”
Happy spring to all!. Happy baby leaves!
South by South West (SXSW) 2013 is here …
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery.
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I’m proud to say that Keller Williams is now the #1 Real Estate company in the United States, and I am also very proud to be part of the #1 KW team in our Austin! Way to go KW!
Attention Texas Teachers!
Get the down payment assistance you need!
The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSACH) is now making it easier for professional educators to achieve their homeownership dream. The program offers a 30-year fixed rate mortgage with a competitive interest rate and a 5% assistance grant that can be used for a down payment and closing costs.
Professional Educators included
* Public classroom teachers
* Full-time public teacher’s aid
* Full-time public school librarian
* Full-time public school counselor
* Full-time public school nurse
* Allied Health or Professional Nursing Program faculty member
Austin new business, Cool Houses, Deals of the week
First ever in Austin —– Mueller’s Shop-House
I am so excited to see the first ever Shop House coming to Austin. An awesome and unique design for the entrepreneur desiring an urban lifestyle in a location convenient to all of Austin called “Shop House”.
The first phase of this special project will start construction soon in April, consisting of seven Shop Houses, will each face the beautiful Paggi Square, a short distance from Mueller Town Center. Each unit will provide spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces that will suit today’s modern lifestyle. The two floors of living space above the shop will include the luxury appointments for a contemporary style. The Shop House will feature a ground floor retail space which is open to a wide variety of uses that will add to the vibrant feel of living on Paggi Square.
Mueller is the redevelopment of Austin’s Robert Mueller Municipal Airport only three miles from downtown Austin, new HEB is expected to open soon in the area. There are only a few hand-full home listings in the market at this time – none for commercial.
The Shop-House homes starting from $475K price will have:
Shop space:
• Approx. 600 square feet of Retail/
Commercial space
• ADA and TAS compliant accessibility
• Storefront doors
• Separate entry
• 10’ ceilings
House space:
• Plans start at 2057 square feet
• All plans feature 3 Bedrooms /2 Baths/2 Car Garage
• All plans include 2 Balconies, covered patio, and 1 deck per plan
• 4 Star Austin Energy Green Building Certified
• Energy Star Qualified
There are only 14 homes to be built. You can reserve a lot for only $2000. HOW COOL IS THIS ?
Call Mai today for more info 512-994-9033.
Mueller HOUSE CONDOMINIUM
Brand New Section
24 units from the $180s
6 all new Designs from 1333 – 1600 SF
3 Star Green Build
call Mai for more info regarding Mueller Affordable Home Program
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