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JBGoodwin REALTORS® Named One of Austin's Top Workplaces for 2019!

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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Austin Leasing Statistics - October 2019

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.

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JBGoodwin REALTORS® takes top spot for 2019 San Antonio Top Workplaces

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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Why New Yorkers Are Moving to Texas

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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Austin Real Estate MLS Statistics - August 2019

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

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Austin Leasing Statistics - September 2019

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!

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Best San Antonio Neighborhoods For First-Time Home Buyers in 2019

It’s time to update our list of the top neighborhoods in San Antonio for first-time homebuyers!

Being the 7th most populous city in the country, San Antonio has a huge number of neighborhoods to choose from with very desirable qualities. But for this article, we wanted to single out just the top spots.

So, we asked our agents where the action is happening for affordable homes in up-and-coming areas. Here’s the list:

Braun Hollow

Click here to see homes for sale in Braun Hollow

Age: 1994 to 2002

Sq. Ft.: 1,523 to 3,388sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 3 to 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms: 2 to 3 bathrooms

Current Prices: $255,000 to $279,900

Closed Prices: $205,000 to $249,500

Median Sale Price: $227,200

Average $ per sq ft: $93

Association Fee…

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Domain Area Development Update: Austin's Second Downtown Continues to Grow

GOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

Lucky Austin residents will soon be able to experience the city’s first major team sports franchise, the Austin FC of Major League Soccer.

While no launch date has yet been set, construction was recently approved for the 24-acre, $240 million dollar mixed-use project at McKalla Place in North Austin.

So what does this mean for homebuyers and investors targeting the Domain and surrounding vicinity?

Rising prices.

“Those areas are increasing in value pretty rapidly,” according to Austin real estate agent John Martin, as quoted in The Statesman. “The ripple effects are going to be huge.”

Overall, the city of Austin just recently set a new monthly record for both the number of homes sold and the median price.

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Central Texas Home Sale and Median Price See July Records

The Austin Board of REALTORS® recently reported that Austin-area home sales and the median prices for those homes both hit all-time highs in July.

That July record also extended to the number of sales and the median home-sales price inside the Austin city limits.

According to ABoR’s monthly housing report, a total of 3,439 homes were sold in July across the five county area. That number represented an 11.7% increase over July 2018′s sales volume. The median price for those homes enjoyed a record increase of 3.2% to $310,500.

Buddy Schilling, Austin Division President at JBGoodwin REALTORS® adds, “The Austin market is on pace for another record sales year. Jobs, jobs, jobs and population growth are driving the economy. Austin is a great investment…

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Austin Real Estate MLS Statistics - July 2019

Here’s the Austin MLS Sold Comparison chart from July 2007 to July 2019 brought to you by Austin MLS® and yours truly.

Austin's real estate market has slowed a bit, but it's still an amazing place to sell with a striking rise in home prices. As of July 2019, the median home price in Austin was $310,500, which is already up 2% from last year.

Even though it’s more expensive than ever to buy a home, they’re selling fast. In fact, there’s a 4% increase in units sold compared to 2018.

Here are other important statistics to pay attention to:

• Inventory has decreased 4%
• Demand has increased 4%

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