The Incredible Animals of Bouldin

How many different animals can you name that live in your neighborhood? What can you name beyond dogs, cats, squirrels and grackles?

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Aaron Scruggs June 18, 2020

May 2020 Market Report

Austin real estate continued to appreciate while listings and sales sank. The stay at home order came late enough in March that we didn’t see the real effect on market activity until April. Still, homes appreciated 11% YoY and 2% since March. In general, buyers were timid. Those who moved forward on transactions did so

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Julianna Scruggs May 20, 2020
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Homemade Masks for Every Age and Budget

On Sunday, April 13 a Travis County mandate went into effect requiring everyone to wear masks in public. Whether you sew or not, this blog post covers our favorite masks and patterns at any price, for any face. If you know about basic mask safety, skip ahead to the homemade masks section. Mask safety dos and

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Julianna Scruggs April 16, 2020
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April 2020 Austin Housing Market Update

Prior to the COVID-19 shelter in place order, Austin’s housing market was on track to push twelve straight years of growth. Typical real estate cycles experience seven to ten years of growth followed by one to two years of recession. We had an extreme seller’s market, with home prices up 13% YoY and less than

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Julianna Scruggs April 11, 2020
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Extended Deadlines for 1031 & Opportunity Zone Investors

Investors who took the first step in a like-kind 1031 exchange, by selling the old property, may now have extended 45 or 180-day windows. If the 45 or 180-day window fell between April 1st and July 15th 2020, then your deadline is now July 15th. Investors who sold a capital asset and planned to roll

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Julianna Scruggs April 10, 2020
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13 Alternatives to Austin’s Closed Parks

With Austin parks closed for Easter, we found 13 routes where you can walk, bike, or run in safety. Get off the beaten path and explore some of Austin’s most beautiful and eclectic neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a seriously challenging hill workout, try the routes for Rollingwood, Mt Bonnell Rd, Scenic Dr, or Ladera

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Julianna Scruggs April 9, 2020