Kupec Realty – New NW Austin Listing – 11608 D-K Ranch Road!

Folks, I’ve got a beautiful new listing (4 beds / 2 baths / .25 AC / feeds into Westwood HS) at 11608 D-K Ranch Road in the Oak Forest neighborhood of northwest Austin (think 183/Spicewood Springs Road area) to share with you!

Asking price is $509,999.

Please see the property website here and the MLS entry here.

I’m a huge fan of the new Matterport 3-D tours that are available now – they really let you visualize the house and how it would work for you and your family. See 3-D my tour here.

Kudos to James Bruce and team for their help with the Matterport and photography work!

I’ve attached a property brochure as well.

11608 DK Ranch Rd – Marketing Flyer

Kindly contact me with any questions! Thanks, Steve

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS
Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385
512.473.9796
Steve@AvalarAustin.com

Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com

Kupec Realty – February 2020 Newsletter

Dear readers! Thank you for your patience with me and my lack of updates or publishing this newsletter. There are several things I want you all to know: 1) For my readers in the City of Austin, please check out the latest news on CodeNext and the city’s plan to change zoning. I’m concerned that many folks do not fully understand the far-reaching effects of the proposed code. A very good perspective of the impacts can be found here. 2) For my readers in Travis County, please know that there is a serious spread of misinformation about how my local Board of Realtors (Austin BOR) is working with the Appraisal District. I’m distressed at how TCAD is portraying my community of Realtors and this article will shed some light on what is going on. 3) For everyone with in an interest in Real Estate in Central Texas, please know that 2019 was a record year on a many measures in terms of market value, transaction volumes and median prices. The trends continued in January 2020 and there is a great review of those facts here. 4) On a statewide basis, the Texas Association of Realtors posted an full 2019 review that shows the macroeconomic effect of how our statewide population growth is impacting the Real Estate market. This infographic will help you understand the statewide market better. Mimi and I have been busy with helping our clients and we have made several trips to FL and CO with our family. We had a nice holiday and 2020 has come at us in “full force” and we don’t see things slowing down at all!As always, if you are anyone you know is looking to buy or sell or simply as questions about the market, please reach out! Thanks again for your support and consideration, Steve Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385 512.473.9796 Steve@AvalarAustin.com http://www.kupecteam.com Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com

Advice From Our Experts How To Choose The Right Location For Your Next Home Prevent Common Illnesses and Disease With These Tests Pam Jamison Prime Lending Visit Pam Online Cooper Waddill MetLife Insurance Visit Cooper Online Shopping for a new home is a process filled with excitement and anticipation, while it also brings some uncertainty and even stress. Choosing the right home for you and your family is a big decision and selecting the right location is as important as the house itself as where you live affects aspects of your daily life. Here are the most important factors to consider when choosing the right location for your home. If there were easy steps you could take today to prevent diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers, would you take them? While these chronic diseases are responsible for seven out of ten deaths in the United States — and account for 86 percent of U.S. national healthcare expenses according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — there’s a lot we can do to fend off these unwanted illnesses. Learn about the most important tests here.   Additional Resources Austin and the surrounding area is bursting with a diverse community, plenty of live entertainment, and a booming economy. Included in this flyer are some of the latest reasons, hot off the press proving annually why Central Texas is the “it” place to call home. Check it out here! The Austin metropolitan area added 37,800 net new jobs, or 3.5%, in the 12 months ending in December, according to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Austin’s 3.5% growth makes it the 2nd best performing among the 50 largest metro areas. Click here to view the statistics!

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Kupec Realty – Holiday Happenings 2019

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

With holiday celebration firmly underway, I thought it would be good to share some of our favorite holiday happenings from now until the New Year celebration.

There is a good chance that you will likely find us at one of these awesome events…

1) Holiday Craft Fairs – always a great way to find unique gifts for your family and friends! Our favorites are:

Cherrywood Art Fair – 12/7 to 12/8/19 – see: https://chulaleague.org/cherrywood-art-fair/home/

Blue Genie Art Bazaar – 11/22 to 12/24/19 – see: https://bluegenieartbazaar.com/

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – 12/13 to 12/14/19 – see: https://www.armadillobazaar.com/

2) “A Christmas Carol” at Zach Scott Theatre – 11/20 through 12/29/19 – Enjoy a modernized twist on the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas’ past, present, and future. Good tickets still available here!

3) Tuba Christmas – Monday, 12/23/19, Noon – Listen to a unique performance of ~200 tubas and other low brass instruments playing some of your favorite holiday standards on the steps of the State Capitol. Performance details here: http://www.tubachristmas.com/readtcloc.php?TCState=TX&TCCity=Austin

4) Capitol Tree Lighting and Carols – Saturday, 12/7, 5PM – KUT sponsors a great sing-along and tree lighting at the State Capitol grounds. See: https://www.kut.org/post/join-us-holiday-sing-along-tree-lighting-and-downtown-stroll-saturday-dec-7

5) Georgetown’s Downtown Holiday Stroll – Friday, 12/6 and Saturday, 12/8 – The 39th Annual event promises to highlight the “prettiest town square” in all of Texas with the music and glad tidings with some fun shopping in downtown Georgetown. See: https://visit.georgetown.org/christmas-stroll/

6) Zilker Holiday Tree – Sunday, 12/1/19 through Wednesday, 1/1/20 – The 155′ Zilker tree will be lit for the first time on Sunday, 12/1, at 5:30PM and you can enjoy it for the entire month of December. Don’t forget to spin under the center while looking up for a true Austin experience. Details: https://www.austintexas.gov/zilkerholidaytree

7) Zilker Trail of Lights – 12/10 through 12/23/19 – Tickets are now required for this event and I’ll suggest that you bundle your parking with it. This is a classic holiday tradition that we think is worth every penny! See: https://austintrailoflights.org/

I appreciate your time and consideration and if you have another suggestion for my readers, please share them with me! Thanks for everything you do and Happy Holidays!
Steve

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS
Avalar Austin, TREC Licensee#: 617385
512.473.9796
Steve@AvalarAustin.com
http://www.kupecteam.com
Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/

Real Estate – Top Areas around Austin in Terms of Growth

Our friends at Austin Business Journal have compiled a list, in their opinion, of the top TWENTY or so areas around Austin in terms of growth of their Real Estate market. You can see the article here:

“Booming ‘Burbs”…

I would like to hear from some of you that live in these communities to get a perspective on the following:

1) Are you happy with the growth?

2) What macro-economic events will ENHANCE this growth?

3) What events will MITIGATE or SLOW this growth?

4) If you’re not happy with the outlook, are you looking to make a change in your circumstance?

I’m here to help guide you TO one of these areas and conversely, AWAY from the area if need be.

I appreciate your time and consideration. Thanks for everything you do!
Steve

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS
Avalar Austin, TREC Licensee#: 617385
512.473.9796
Steve@AvalarAustin.com
http://www.kupecteam.com
Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/

Real Estate: National Voter Registration Day! Have you moved recently?

Question: Have you moved in the last year?Answer: If so, you may have changed political boundaries and you may need to update your voter registration! As today is National Voter Registration Day, please consider what you can do to get #VoteReady! Here’s What You Can Do: 1. Use this “Register to Vote” link at VoteTexas.gov . 2. Share this email to your family members that may need to register as well 3. Share this information on your social media outlets!  4. Remind your friends and family that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th!   Thanks for everything you do! Steve Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS Avalar Austin, TREC Licensee#: 617385 512.473.9796 Steve@AvalarAustin.com http://www.kupecteam.com Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/

Steve Kupec (Avalar Austin) – August ’19 Newsletter

Happy Labor Day to you and yours!

Is it Fall yet or is it just a coincidence that the ONE day the temperature dropped, happened the same day pumpkin spice was released into the world thanks to Starbucks?! Either way, we’re still a few weeks away from the official start of the Fall season, which happens on September 23rd, and I know we’re all ready for things to cool down.

Speaking of cooling down – that does NOT seem to be happening in our real estate market. In fact, according to the Austin Board of Realtors, Austin-area home sales set an all-time high for any July on record, as sales last month increased 11.7% to 3,439 home sales. Despite the record, home sales within the city of Austin remained flat due to limited housing inventory. Learn more by clicking on the Market Stats tab below.

This months newsletter offers a lot of great content, from being pro-active with your home maintenance, to re-financing, covering your health as you age and more great content from our friends at Texas National Title. My favorite piece is the Central Texas Table which highlights some great spots in our area, have a look!

As always, if you are anyone you know is looking to buy or sell or simply as questions about the market, please reach out!

Thanks again for your support and consideration, Steve

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS
Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385
512.473.9796
Steve@AvalarAustin.com
http://www.kupecteam.com
Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/ 

Market Stats Know Before You Need – Emergency Valves The last thing you want to worry about when you need to shut off the water (or gas) is having to search for the main valve. Take some time to locate your utility shutoff valves as well as your main electricity panel, so you can act quickly when needed. Here is some guidance to help you. Advice From Our Experts Is It Time To Refinance? How to Go Further, Faster, and Still Stay Healthy as We Age Pam Jamison Prime Lending Visit Pam Online Cooper Waddill MetLife Insurance Visit Cooper Online If you’re wondering whether now is a good time to consider refinancing your mortgage, start by answering these three questions: Has your personal or financial situation changed? Has your home value increased? Have interest rates gone down from when you originally financed your home? If the answer to any of those questions is “yes,” you may be able to take advantage of low interest rates by refinancing your home. Learn more here! While some may think that the ability to participate in physical activity — and even extreme physical activity — decreases with age, a new wave of athletes in their 40’s and 50’s are disproving that myth and putting out some of the best performances and longest distances of their lives. Here are a few tips to maintain and even elevate your fitness and you enter middle age.   Additional Resources Check out the exciting events in the Travis, Hays & Williamson County areas throughout the month. Central Texas is an exciting place to live with bustling annual festivals in all four seasonal corners of the year Each festival provides a taste of local culture combined with unique activities that will please anyone in your crew. Don’t miss a minute of the festive fun! The quality of life for you and your pet can be heavily dependent on where you live. Dog-friendly cities contain walkable streets, runnable parks, and a welcoming atmosphere for our furry companions. Central Texas is home to a variety of activities and places to hangout with your pet! In Central Texas, our hospitality and palates are a source of local pride. From the Texas barbecue tradition, to staples like TexMex, breakfast tacos and burgers, our appetites and demand for great food are as big as the state of Texas itself. This brochure is a only a taste of the many favorite spots to find the favorite local flavors of the Central Texas area.      Copyright © 2019 Avalar Austin, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at my website. Our mailing address is: Avalar Austin 2900 N Quinlan Park Rd Suite #220 Austin, TX 78732

Avalar Austin / Steve Kupec – July ’19 Newsletter

Hello friends! We’re now officially knee deep in summer and I hope you’re enjoying every minute! We are so very lucky to live in a city with unlimited fun to be had. Even if you’ve lived here your whole life, rest assured you still haven’t seen it all. Here are a couple great links that I found that might peak your interest – check out the Austin Outings and the Austinite Bucket List and let me know if there is something amazing not on the list!

I’ve included some market info below, the good news is while there aren’t any signs pointing to slowing down, there are signs pointing to stabilization which is always a good thing. The stats below are very broad, as you know every neighborhood is different and pockets around town vary greatly. Let me know if you’d like to see more detailed information for your home and as always, if you know anyone that needs help buying or selling, I’d love to chat with them!

We hope you have a safe and restful 4th of July! Steve

 

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385 512.473.9796 Steve@AvalarAustin.comhttp://www.kupecteam.com Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/

 

Market Stats

Is our market stabilizing? Central Texas REALTORS® remained busy after strong first-quarter sales, with the number of April home sales skyrocketing almost 15% in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) over the same period last year. However, because the median sales price increased by a much narrower margin, results signal market prices stabilizing, according to the Austin Board of REALTORS® April 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report. Furthermore, ABOR President Kevin Scanlan indicated that the narrow margins of single family home price growth is a strong indication that market prices are starting to stabilize. Read the full story here.

8 Smart Home Devices to Lower Your Bills

If you were to walk around your home right now and count how many items in each room currently have an item plugged into an electrical outlet, what do you think that number would be? It’s likely higher than you think. – This study by the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) found that U.S. households now plug an average of 65 devices into outlets around the home. – The same NRDC study found that “25% of all residential energy consumption is used on devices in idle power mode.” Click here to learn about these eight energy saving devices!

Advice From Our Experts

Get Your Home Summer Ready Do You Know When to Trust a Medical Study?

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Is your home ready for warmer temperatures and all summer has to offer? From pests to party guests, make sure your home is ready for any and all occasions with our help. Click here for all the summer ready home tips from our friends at Prime Lending. What’s the first thing you do when you read about a new health study? If you’re like many people, you don’t know where to start because you’re not sure how this new information should affect your lifestyle. And just when you think you might make a change, a completely new health study comes out saying the opposite of the first health study. Here are the questions to help you make sense of any health study.

Additional Resources

Don’t miss a second of the holiday fun! Fireworks, concerts, barbecues, picnics, parades, baseball games, and more! Rally your friends and family or venture out solo to enjoy all of the exciting 4th of July events in Travis, Williamson, and Hays Counties.

Life moves fast! Don’t miss the adventures that await in Austin, Texas. New experiences, sights, sounds and flavors abound. The Central Texas area is home to a variety of fun things to do for people of all ages and interests. The activities included are a few of our classic and new favorites, one for each of the 52 weeks in the year.

 

Culture: Firework Options for July 3-5, 2019!

Photo Credit: Sean Kupec Photography

Happy 4th of July Y’all!

As some of you may know, I absolutely LOVE going to fireworks exhibits. This year is no exception and I’m planning to try to get to at least three different local shows. Here they are in chronological order:

Wednesday, 7/3: Beachside Billy’s exhibit in Volente, ~9:15PM 

• This promises to be 20+ minutes of fun right on Lake Travis and it is only $5 PP to attend. (You know that I love their live music series on the water’s edge, so I’m expecting a great evening here!)
• Details here.

Thursday, 7/4: Cedar Park’s exhibit at Elizabeth Milburn Park, ~9:15PM

• This shows is the best show for our family because we can walk to it (we live in Twin Creeks Country Club) and the fact that it is so family oriented. You can bring a picnic, spread out a blanket on the massive lawn areas, settle in and be amazed by their fireworks shows.
• Details here.

Friday, 7/5: Concert with Jack Ingram & Zach Willard bands & Fireworks at Haute Spot, ~9PM

• This event is brand new to me so I cannot comment about the venue or such, but it is another close-by option for me on a Friday night. How can you lose with two bands and a fireworks show?!?!

• Doors: 6pm, Opening Band: 8pm The Zach Willard Band , Fireworks around 9pm

• Details here.

Finally, our friends at “DO512 Family” have their own list and I usually think they’ve got the best information available for stuff to do around the area. See their recommendations here.

We hope you all have a safe and restful holiday! Thanks, Steve

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS
Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385
512.473.9796
Steve@AvalarAustin.com

http://www.kupecteam.com
Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/

 

 

ATTENTION: Travis County Residents’ Property Tax Protest Issues!

Travis County Residents, I have just read a very interesting article in the Austin Chronicle that I want to call your attention to as it has far reaching implications to how the Travis County Appraisal Board is looking to handle your tax protests.

Read the entire article here:

Austin Chronicle’s Article – “As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat”

I’m asking you for your feelings about this startling development via a contact form…

Please give it some thought and help me get some data to share with others.

Thanks for your help!

Steve

Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS
Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385
512.473.9796
Steve@AvalarAustin.com

http://www.kupecteam.com
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Steve Kupec (Avalar Austin) – May 2019 Real Estate Newsletter

 

Spring has sprung, y’all! (And it also seems like summer is quick on its heels!) As we know, May is one of the busiest months of the year, some would even argue it’s busier than December! That certainly rings true for real estate and this year is no different. The Austin market remains healthy and profitable, please check out the links below for all the stats and charts. On a personal note, I’d like to congratulate my son, Sean, on his imminent graduation from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Cockrell College of Engineering and a Business Foundations Certificate from the McComb School of Business. We’ll be celebrating for the balance of the month with our friends and family! Here’s one of my favorite graduation pictures… Finally, if you’re just looking for a good laugh and to commiserate on the May craziness that is upon us – you’ll want to watch the video below! All my best, Steve MAYcember Medley: How to survive end of school year Steve Kupec, Realtor®, ABR®, RSPS Avalar Austin, TREC#: 617385 512.473.9796 Steve@AvalarAustin.comhttp://www.kupecteam.com Blog: https://kupecrealty.wordpress.com/

Market Stats

As predicted, our spring market is continuing to be a strong one. Looking at year-over-year changes, we are seeing higher percentages in the following key metrics: Number of homes sold, Average and Median price points and Number of pending sales. The CenTex MSA months of inventory is currently sitting at ~2.4 months, which means it’s technically a sellers market. (Recall, a balance inventory whould about 6 months of inventory on the market on any given day!) Let me know if you or your friends want to get in on the action!

Know Before You Need – Emergency Valves

The last thing you want to worry about when you need to shut off the water (or gas) is having to search for the main valve. Take some time to locate your utility shutoff valves as well as your main electricity panel, so you can act quickly when needed. Here is some guidance to help you.

Advice From Our Experts

Financing Your Home Renovation Wellness Year Round – How to Stay Healthy as the Seasons Change

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If you own or have found a home that needs a little (or a lot) of TLC, PrimeLending has the financing you need to make your dream home a reality! Our renovation remodeling loans allow you to roll the costs of repairs or upgrades into refinancing your current mortgage, or into the mortgage for the home you buy. Learn more about this great loan option today! When the seasons change and temperatures shift, you may be more likely to encounter certain viruses, including the flu and the common cold. And if you have seasonal allergies, pollen and mold from plants can aggravate your immune system. The good news is there are steps you can take to stay well, so you can welcome the new season instead of sniffling through it. Learn more…

Additional Resources

Check out the exciting events in the Travis, Hays & Williamson County areas throughout the month. Summer is just around the corner. Plan ahead with this helpful guide of camps available int he Central Texas area.

It’s a wonderful time of year to tour or sample sips of the libations of Central Texas on an outdoor patio. Check out the many options around! It’s time to get outdoors for a round of golf, check out the beautiful golf courses in and around Central Texas.