Bundle up and wrangle your loved ones! Central Texas is cooling down fast and event planners are already organizing festive yuletide fun for you and your family.

Here are some of the standout holiday events and activities we’re anticipating this year, in Austin and San Antonio:

Holiday Lights on the River Walk

San Antonio
November 29, 2019 to January 13, 2020

Even though the annual River Parade to kickoff the holiday lighting on the River Walk has already taken place, the River Walk will continue to be lit up with lights and decorations throughout December and early January. There are over 100,000 lights that cover the trees along the River Walk to marvel at.

Learn More About the Holiday Lights on the River Walk

Holiday Boat

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Welcome to the JB Goodwin real estate market report for October 2019, pulling information from the Austin MLS® and our team of experienced local agents!

The growth of Austin's median real estate values continues its upward trajectory. 10 months into the year, the median price of a home in Austin is $313.000, a 3% increase over last year. With values increasing, inventory has not been able to keep pace - it's down 12% compared to this time last year. Inventory levels remain at a low 2.4 months supply.

As a result of these market trends, demand continues to be high, up 5% compared to last year!

It's a great time to sell.

Want to learn more about buying or selling a home in Austin? Talk to one of our expert agents at JB Goodwin who are…

Welcome to the November 2019 edition of the JBGoodwin leasing report, direct from the Austin MLS®. Have a look at our latest infographic below.

Early indications point toward upward movement in Austin's leasing market. Demand is up slightly over 2018, with rental prices up 4% so far this year. Supply remains down with just 400 units available across the city.

Key stats to look out for:

• Total leases are up 1%
• Single-family home leases are down 13%
• Price per square foot remains level at $1.13 / sq ft.

Do you have more questions about the state of the Austin rental market? Don't hesitate to contact JBGoodwin REALTORS® online today!

On October 24, 2019, the JBGoodwin family lost a beloved colleague and friend when the Founding President of our San Antonio Division, Reagan Greer, passed away peacefully after a long-term illness.

Having successfully led the San Antonio division from its inception in 2010, Reagan was the very embodiment of an inspirational leader. The hundreds of agents who worked alongside him over the years will always remember him for his infectious enthusiasm, positive outlook, and undying encouragement.

In addition to his time in real estate and as a devoted father, Reagan was a man of many lifetime achievements in the city he called home. His interest in public service and politics led to his election as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 and Bexar County

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JBGoodwin REALTORS® is proud to announce that it has been named a 2019 recipient of The Austin American-Statesman's Top Workplaces award!

This recognition is the company's 9th consecutive year to receive this award, making JBGoodwin REALTORS one of only a handful of Austin organizations to be named a Top Workplace 9 times.

We are humbled and honored that our phenomenal team of office staff and agent partners have once again acknowledged the company in such a positive way.

Top Workplace awards are determined through employee surveys that cover various workplace topics. The results are then verified by an independent, third-party organization.

Founder and CEO, J.B. Goodwin offered his appreciation by saying, "Our team members are the foundation

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Join us and get up to date on Austin's thriving rental market. JB Goodwin is happy to present our Austin Leasing Statistics Report for October 2019, compiled from data from our agents and the Austin MLS®.

The trends call for more of the same - if you're looking for a rental space yourself, the supply is dwindling, if you're looking to rent out your place - great! Demand continues rise and your place will likely be filled within a month. Rental rates are also up 3%.

Noteworthy stats to look out for:

• Total leases remain level
• Single-family home leases are down 20%
• Price per square foot remains level at $1.19 / sq ft.

Looking for a rental or help leasing out your property? Reach out to one of our local agents who can give you…

Our team at JBGoodwin is proud to announce that we are once again a recipient of the San Antonio Top Workplace Award!

This year marks the 8th consecutive year that the JBGoodwin San Antonio Division has been recognized as the top workplace in the area, and the second time our division has earned top honors in the mid-size company category!

Many of our agents attended the awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio on October 10th, where the winners were announced. This fantastic achievement was then published in the Express-News three days later.

Our phenomenal employees have acknowledged JBGoodwin’s great workplace culture by submitting surveys that cover various workplace topics. These surveys are read and verified by an independent

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If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!”

For many one-time New Yorkers, “anywhere” has become Texas. So what’s drawing them to the Lone Star State, aside from delicious barbeque?

Lower Cost of Living

New York City is consistently at or near the top of the most expensive cities in the country. While the bigger Texas cities aren’t necessarily cheap, your dollar goes a lot further here than New York

Housing costs in Austin, for example, are nearly half of what you would pay in NYC for a comparable property.

Employment Opportunities

If you’re looking to replace your New York income, Texas is at the top of the list for job growth. Industries like technology, healthcare, and oil & gas are growing rapidly!

Not sure which

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Hot off the press. Read up on the latest from the Austin real estate market with our August 2019 report, courtesy of your friends at JB Goodwin REALTORS®.

The median price of homes continues its upward climb, up 2% compared to the same time period last year. Inventory remains quite low, down 8%, or 750 units, compared to 2018.

The Austin real estate market is still performing strongly moving into the second half of 2019. It's a fantastic time to sell with a high demand and low inventory overall.

Key stats to look out for:

• Median home price: $301, 500
• Available inventory: 8,076 units
• Level inventory at a 2.7 month's supply

Want to learn more about buying or selling a home in Austin? Talk to one of our expert agents at JB…

If you’re wondering about what’s been happening in Austin’s real estate market this September, here’s an update on the leasing statistics from the local MLS® and all our agents here at JB Goodwin.

Had trouble finding a rental unit back in August? Unfortunately, September doesn’t bring any better news. The total number of home leases on the market has dropped 2% from last month and a whopping 18% from September 2018.

Other noteworthy leasing statistics for this month include:

• Total leases are level
• Single-family homes for lease are down 19%
• Median price per square foot is level

Interested in buying or selling your Austin home? Reach out to one of our local agents who can give you expert advice!