austin real estate mls stats - july 2018

Hot off the press! Take a peek at the July 2018 real estate statistics for the city of Austin.

Inventory levels remain low at a 2.9 month's supply. Demand is up with a 4% increase so far in 2018.  Demand in 2017 was up 3%.

At just past the halfway mark of the year, the trend of continued rising median home prices is set to continue its upward trajectory.

Other highlights:

  • 20,810 total units were sold so far this year, up 4% from 2017 numbers
  • The median price of a home in Austin is $306,000, up 4%
  • Inventory level is down 4,200 compared to 8 years ago

 

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top zip codes in san antonio real estate

Best Zip Codes for Purchasing a Home in San Antonio

San Antonio is a vibrant city with hispanic roots that run deep. If you’ve been in the city any length of time, you’ll be reminded to remember the Alamo. But don’t forget to visit all the San Antonio missions as well!

San Antonio has become a top destination in the Southwest for young jobseekers. Recent developments such as The Pearl Brewery have brought a trendy side to Alamo City. We’ve written about why buying in San Antonio can be a great investment in your future.

If you have kiddos, San Antonio is also a phenomenal city to raise children. Between the Doseum, the Natural Bridge Caverns, Seaworld, Six Flags, and the San Antonio Zoo, you will never run out of fun things to do.

If…

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bathroom design trends 2018Designing a home that you love begins with the spark of new ideas.

The right redesign project can add new character to a room and even increase the resale value of your home. One of the most popular rooms to change in any home is the master bathroom.

The master bath tends to start out so basic and non-descript, or simply becomes outdated in older houses. It is the perfect room to revamp when you're ready for a new look. 

When it comes to redesigning your bathroom, there’s a lot you can do to make yours unique.

We asked two designers and two architects about the latest trends in bathroom design. Here’s what they had to say:

2018 Bathroom Design Trends

With interior design trends, there is the perennial question, baked into the very fabric…

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Supply remains level as does demand, at a 4% increase so far in 2018, compared to 10% by this time in 2017. Rental prices have remained more or less level from 2016 through to 2018.

Compared to the average, JB Goodwin gets rental listings filled 9 days faster!

Specific numbers to look out for, compared to 2017:

  • Total home leases are up 5%
  • Property leases are down 4%
  • Single-family home leases are down 6%

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