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2012 Austin, Texas Parade of Homes™ Site-The Overlook Estates
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at 3:35pm. 243 Views, 0 Comments.
The Overlook Estates in West Austin is a beautiful new community that features hill country views for miles and large trees.
The subdivsion is located very close to Austin(15-20 minutes) and only 10 minutes to the new Bee Caves Hill Country Galleria shopping area.
Acreage lots are priced from $108,000 and are sized from 1/2 acre to 1.7 acres.
Residents can enjoy low taxes of 1.96% withfire hydrants, sidewalks, reasonable deed restrictions and paved streets.
Reservations are now being accepted and the final completion of the roads are expected to be done by the end of Septmeber 2011.
The first phase of the subdivsion has 36 lots and the second phase will feature 44 lots that are planned for completion in 2 years.
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2012 Parade of Homes™
Friday, September 2nd, 2011 at 11:35am. 260 Views, 0 Comments.
The Overlook Estates will host the Homebuilders of Austin 2012 Parade of Homesä beginning September 12th. The 58th Parade of Homesä will feature several custom builders from the Austin area with luxury homes priced in the $700,000-800,000 range. The builders are yet to be announced but it is expected there will be 8 homes on tour.
The Parade of Homesäwill offer a diverse line up of homes that are fully decorated for the public to view. The builders and decorators will also be on hand to answer any questions people may have.
During the two weeks of The Parade of Homesä, visitors are asked to vote on their favorite homes with an award going to the builder who receives the most votes.
This Parade of Homes ä is expected…
Council Denies Zoning for E. Austin Homes Project
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:54pm. 114 Views, 0 Comments.
Austin City Council members denied two measures Thursday for a 117-home project on East Riverside Drive.
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Existing-Home Sales Decline in May with Market Constraints, Temporary Conditions
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:53pm. 50 Views, 0 Comments.
Existing-home sales were down in May as temporary factors and financing problems weighed on the market, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
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Austin Granted $2.2M for Housing Programs
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:52pm. 59 Views, 0 Comments.
The federal government has granted Austin more than $2.2 million for programs that support low-income and veteran residents.
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Texas Gets $135M Grant for Foreclosure Mitigation Program
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:51pm. 29 Views, 0 Comments.
Texas received more than $135.4 million in federal grants for homeowners at risk of foreclosing.
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Austin Home Prices Rise, Sales Down
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:49pm. 33 Views, 0 Comments.
A total 1,891 single-family homes were sold in the Austin last month, or 8 percent fewer than in May 2010.
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Homebuilder Confidence Falls
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:48pm. 20 Views, 0 Comments.
Most homebuilders estimate five years have passed since their industry was in good shape, and the latest read shows no improvement.
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Fannie Mae Ups Buyer Incentives on Foreclosures
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:46pm. 27 Views, 0 Comments.
Fannie Mae has expanded incentives launched last year for people buying foreclosed properties in its portfolio.
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E. Austin Group Raising Money to Ease Gentrification
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 3:45pm. 25 Views, 0 Comments.
An
advocacy group is raising money to keep low-income residents on the
Eastside, where increased development has raised home values and
property taxes.
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