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Bill Morris, Realtor

Many years of business experience (high tech, client service, business organization and start-up, including almost 20 years in real estate) tell me that service is the key to success and I look forward to serving you. I represent both buyers and sellers throughout the Austin metropolitan area, which means first-hand market knowledge is brought to bear on serving your needs. Learn more about my background and experience, my commitment to my clients, my profession, and to the real estate industry at CentralTexasHomeSearch.com.
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Open Letter from RE/MAX Chairman — Housing Is Important For All

An open letter from RE/MAX chair to presidential candidates …. Continue reading

Homebuilders coming back – another sign of strength

As with most of this market recovery, Austin gained momentum ahead of most other cities. Single family permits are up a healthy 30% compared to the same time last year, but the 5+ Family segment is already almost 70% ahead of last year’s 12-month total! Continue reading

More about home prices around town

Looking at all sales adds high and low price extremes that were not in the sample a few days ago of sales near $200,000. This data shows even more clearly the huge variations around the metro area — Sold Price/SF in today’s sample ranges from $13 to $992! Continue reading

Myth of the “3.8% real estate sales tax”

The tax is NOT a transfer tax on real estate sales and similar transactions. Read to see what it is. Continue reading

215 Falcon Lane – great home in Summerlyn, Leander

Almost 2800 square feet on 1/4 acre, built in 2010! Must see! Continue reading

From the Austin Chamber: Central Texas Employment

A few days ago the Austin Chamber Of Commerce published a very good summary of employment and unemployment in the Austin area … worth reading. Continue reading

What do you get for the “median price”?

I am often asked, “What’s the average price per square foot in Austin?” Here’s the REAL answer! Continue reading

What price ranges are selling in Austin?

Sales between $120,000 and $160,000 represented less than 10% of market activity in 2011 and 2012. At the same time, sales between $200,000 and $400,000 have become well-established contributors to our market over the past few years, representing 34% of sales in 2011 and 36% of sales so far in 2012! Continue reading

Market Dashboard – End Of Summer Update

The strength of the Central Texas real estate market continues …. Listing inventory is down, representing just a 4-month supply — solidly in seller’s market territory. The monthly unit sales pace is still about 20% lower than the peak of the market cycle in June 2006, but is almost 24% higher than the same month last year. Continue reading

Austin #8 among BusinessWeek’s “best cities”

Just a fun bit of recognition for those of us who love living in Austin: America’s 50 Best Cities — Best Places to Live

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