Among the many benefits, you’ll find a large master suite with private bath and plenty of closet space, a freshly painted island kitchen with gas cooking, 2 dining areas, 2 living areas (one featuring a fireplace), 3 additional bedrooms along with a shared full bath, utility room and a 2 car garage.

Convenient Great Hills Area location with easy access to major roads, shopping & entertainment as well as the Great Hills Park right around the corner.

This home is served by the Austin ISD Schools: Davis, Murchison and Anderson.

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Please call listing agent today for more information or to schedule a showing.

Kevin Wilhelm ABR, GRI
Realty Austin
512-417-3915

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This one story home, features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with approximately 3,651 s/f (per other source).  Special details abound, including gorgeous wood, stained concrete, and terrazzo flooring, a nicely updated kitchen & master bath, french doors with custom Reel Screens installed, built in speakers in all three living areas & the back deck, 2 gorgeous stone fireplaces with gas starters, and so much more.

The three main living areas feature a formal living area, a family room area off the kitchen, and sound-proof doors leading to a custom Alan Muskin built Game Room with a pool table, foosball table, wet bar, large wrap-around sitting area and a built in entertainment wall.  The game room wing also features a large storage area and bathroom with shower.  All three living areas have french doors with Reel Screens leading out to the spacious back deck & pool area.

The nicely update kitchen features granite counters, plenty of cabinet space, stainless appliances, and a professional dual-fuel Thermador 6 burner cooktop with electric convection oven – perfect for the gourmet cook!  Two dining areas include a breakfast area in the kitchen and a formal dining area with bay windows overlooking the front garden area.

The bedroom wing of the home features a large master suite with a vaulted ceiling, sitting area, attached multi-use sun room overlooking the pool, 2 closets, dual vanities with granite counters and a gorgeous tile shower area.  Three additional bedrooms, each with built-in bookshelves, and spacious closets.  One bedroom features a built-in desk area – perfect for a study or home office area as well.

Relax in your own private paradise in the back with a large outdoor deck and patio and gorgeous 9-ft. deep Cody built heated pool.  Outdoor speakers, gas hookup for outdoor cooking and the network of french doors make this a perfect space for entertaining.

Convenient location and easy access to major roads, shopping, entertainment.  Austin ISD Schools: Doss, Murchison and Anderson.

This is a MUST SEE!

Call today for more information or to schedule a showing.

Kevin Wilhelm ABR, GRI
Realty Austin
512-417-3915

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This two story home features 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths with approximately 3,244 s/f (per other source). You’ll fall in love with the wide open living areas and overall comfortable feeling of this home. Special details abound, including vaulted ceilings, plenty of windows for natural light and scenic views of spacious back yard, crown molding, french doors leading to the study and a gas log fireplace and built in entertainment hutch in the main living area.

The main level features a large master suite with a private bath including dual vanities, deep garden tub, separate shower, and an enormous closet with plenty of storage space. You’ll also find the spacious living area with cathedral ceilings, gas log fireplace, built in entertainment hutch, and plenty of windows, along with a private study/office, formal dining area, and a gourmet island kitchen featuring 42″ Maple cabinets, Corian counter tops, Whirlpool Gold gas cooking and a lovely breakfast area with peaceful & scenic views of the back yard. You’ll also find a 1/2 bath, laundry area and storage closets and the spacious 3 car garage.

The upper level features three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space along with two full bathrooms, a nicely sized game room & media area and three different sections of decked attic storage space.

The location of this home is key…..one of the last homes built in Shady Hollow West and one of only a few that have greenbelt space in the back and green space on one side; only one neighbor for this home! The spacious back yard features a lovely network of custom built patios, a hot tub and plenty of yard space to relax & play on.

This home is part of the Shady Hollow Homeowners Association featuring a community pool, sport & tennis courts, parks, trails and more. It is also served by the following Austin ISD Schools: Timy Baranoff Elementary School, Bailey Middle School (located right around the bend) and Bowie High School.

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Golf course views, cul-de-sac location, and close to the Great Hills Country Club, The Arboretum, The Domain, and easy access to 183, Mopac 360 and more.  Austin ISD Schools.

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Kevin Wilhelm, ABR, GRI
Realty Austin
512-417-3915

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This three story home, nestled amongst the trees, features 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths on the main & upper levels and the studio space including a 4th bedroom & full bath on the lower level.  You’ll fall in love with the wide open living areas featuring vaulted ceilings & plenty of windows for natural light and scenic views of the golf course and woods.  Special details abound, including gorgeous oak flooring, solid wood doors, nicely updated island kitchen with granite counters, Viking stove & a Bosch dishwasher, lovely fireplace & entertainment hutch, a large outdoor deck & balcony that is perfect for entertaining, and a 10′ antique french double front door to welcome you home.

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The master suite is located on the main level and two bedrooms along with a full bath & game room/loft area can be found on the upper level.  The lower level features the professionally designed recording studio space including the “Live” Room (complete with 2 smaller sound rooms) and the custom Control Room.  This level also includes a living area, full bath and even a bedroom. This separate entrance space could also be used for other options…..the possibilities are endless.

Convenient location and easy access to major roads, shopping, entertainment and even the Great Hills Country Club.  Austin ISD Schools: Hill, Murchison & Anderson.

This is a MUST SEE!

Call today for more information or to schedule a showing.

Kevin Wilhelm, ABR, GRI
512-417-3915

30-yr Fixed – Slightly Lower

This Week: 5.09%
Last Week: 5.14%
1yr Ago: 5.01%

15-yr Fixed – Slightly Lower
This Week: 4.50%
Last Week: 4.54%
1yr Ago: 4.62%

Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr Fixed)
This Week: 5.875%
Last Week: 5.895%

Highlight of This Week’s Major Economic Reports

The first economic news of the year gave us the final significant results of 2009 – the December employment report. We all had hoped the end of the year would see no job losses, which would boost our spirits about an end to the “employment slump,” but it appears the job market remains in a still-fragile – but improving – state. The latest report from the Commerce Department showed that 85,000 more jobs were lost than were created last month. Although this figure was higher than the 8,000 loss economists were predicting, it still represents the lowest job loss rate we’ve seen in many, many months. Furthermore, it reinforces the belief/expectation that we’ll be seeing positive job growth before too long.

What to Look for Next Week

Inflation will take center stage, as well as the latest Fed survey of regional economic conditions. No major surprises expected, so mortgage rates should hold steady.

Short-Term Rate Outlook

Relatively Unchanged

Rate Updates courtesy of:
Marie Funston – Senior Mortgage Advisor with PHH Mortgage
(512) 750-7270

With rates at historic lows & the extended tax credit……now is a great time to buy!  For more information regarding the Austin Housing Market, Current Mortgage Rates, or how I can help you…..please contact me directly.

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30-yr Fixed – Higher
This Week:  5.14%
Last Week:  5.05%
1yr Ago:  5.10%

15-yr Fixed – Higher
This Week:  4.54%
Last Week:  4.45%
1yr Ago:  4.83%

Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr Fixed)
This Week:  5.895%
Last Week:  5.875%

Highlight of This Week’s Major Economic Reports

2009 came to an end with mortgage rates on the rise, but to keep things in perspective – rates are comparable to where they were in late October, and much lower than this past summer’s peak.

One of the main factors that contributed to the uptick in rates was the Fed winding down its purchase of Treasuries, which allowed the natural laws of supply-and-demand to take a hold on the market.  Prices of bonds went up as a result, which causes yields (rates) to go up.

Nevertheless, as Freddie Mac, puts it:  “Although long-term mortgage rates rose for the fourth week in a row, they still remain affordable by historical standards.  Based on today’s median loan amount of $138,000, monthly principal and interest payments for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage are close to one-third less than a decade ago when rates peaked at 8.6 percent in May 2000.  This translates into almost 50% less in interest payments over the full 30-year term.”

What to Look for This Week

Nothing like the state of the job market to grab everyone’s attention, and we get to find out how the last month of last decade fared with the release of the December employment report.  Economists expect the smallest drop in payrolls since the recession began two years ago, which – if true – we hope will signify that we’re nearing the end of this “employment slump.”

Short-Term Rate Outlook

Potentially Slightly Higher

Rate Updates courtesy of:

Marie Funston
Senior Mortgage Advisor with Coldwell Banker Mortgage
(512) 750-7270

With rates at historic lows & the extended tax credit……now is a great time to buy!  For more information regarding the Austin Housing Market, Current Mortgage Rates, or how I can help you…..please contact me directly.

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30-yr Fixed – Lower
This Week:  4.78% (lowest since April 30, 2009) – WOW!!!
Last Week:  4.83%
1yr Ago:  5.97%

15-yr Fixed – Slightly Lower
This Week:  4.29% (record low)
Last Week:  4.32%
1yr Ago:  5.74%

Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr Fixed)
Last Week:  5.75%
Previous Week:  5.75%

Highlight of This Week’s Major Economic Reports

Despite the nation’s economic challenges, there’s a lot to be thankful for this year.  For one, the housing market has started to see stabilization – thanks in combination to historic low interest rates and increasing affordability.  Then, there’s the first-time buyer tax credit, which was set to expire on December 1st and has since been extended to April 30th.  The original expiration helped to prop up home sales in October, which saw the fastest sales pace since October 2007, with existing home sales jumping over 10% and new home sales spiking 6.2% from September’s figures.

What to Look for Next Week

The latest unemployment picture will be framed with the release of November’s employment report.  Even though unemployment claims have slowly dropped in recent weeks, it’s expected we’ll see a rise in the 10% unemployment rate through the end of the year.

Short-Term Rate Outlook

Relatively Unchanged

Rate Updates courtesy of:
Marie Funston
Senior Mortgage Advisor with Coldwell Banker Mortgage
(512) 750-7270

With rates at historic lows & the extended tax credit……now is a great time to buy!  For more information regarding the Austin Housing Market, Current Mortgage Rates, or how I can help you…..please contact me directly.

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This one story home for sale in Balcones Woods welcomes you home with a warm & comfortable interior. You’ll find a large open living area with a cathedral ceiling, recessed lighting, gorgeous flooring, a cozy fireplace energy efficient windows overlooking the spacious back yard.  The main living area is also pre-wired for 7.1 Surround Sound & for mounting a flat screen on the wall.  You’ll absolutely fall in love with the large gourmet kitchen that was completely re-done with custom cabinetry, gorgeous granite countertops, stainless GE Profile appliances with a double oven (convection) and built in microwave, undermount sink, and a lovely breakfast bar with french doors leading to the back patio area.  You’ll also find a nicely sized formal dining area, a 2nd formal living area and a nice study/office/playroom.  All these great features make this a perfect home for entertaining!

The spacious master suite features a private bath with dual vanities, sunken tub, custom tile work, a walk in closet & an additional closet and access to the back patio through a lovely set of french doors. There are also two additional bedrooms which share a 2nd fully updated bath, also with dual vanities, custom tile work and a glass block wall.  As mentioned above, there is no carpet in this home……all engineered hardwood & 16″ Porcelain tile.

Be sure to step outside and enjoy the large back yard!  You’ll find a  spacious fully fenced yard featuring a lovely patio, a large organic garden area, a rain harvesting system from Austin’s own Green Water (www.AustinGreenWater.com) and many large trees for plenty of relaxing shade.  You’ll also find a large attached workshop area with power, and plenty of space to park a small boat or other toys.

Residents of Balcones Woods have full access to the newly renovated community pool & clubhouse, as well as the children’s playground, and tennis and basketball courts.  These are just a short walk down the road from this home for sale on Valencia Circle.

Great convenient location with easy access to major roads such as 183, 360 & Mopac, 620 & the tollway. Close to great shopping, dining and entertainment options at the Arboretum Area & The Domain and an easy drive to downtown Austin!

Austin ISD Schools: Davis Elementary, Murchison Middle School & Anderson High School.

This one is SOLD, but please call me for more information about other homes currently for sale in the Balcones Woods area of North Austin.

Quick Details:

SOLD

• MLS# 4104106
• 3 Bedrooms + Study – 2 Bathrooms
• Approx. 1,983 s/f (per appraisal)
• Estimated Taxes: $5,999 (2009)
• Large 0.3963 Acre Lot
• Built in 1972 – Extensively Renovated in 2008
• 2 Living Areas
• Formal Dining Area
• One Story Home
• Wonderful Outdoor Living Space
• Tankless Water Heater
• Recent attic insulation
• replaced all interior doors
• Integrated 7.1 Surround in Main Living Area
• Replaced Garage Doors & Remote Openers
• Full Sprinkler System
• 2 Car Garage
• Austin ISD Schools: Davis Elementary, Murchison Middle School & Anderson High School
  

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The main level welcomes you home with a large foyer that opens up into the warm interior.  You’ll fall in love with the large open living area with a wall of windows for relaxing views, a lovely island kitchen with plenty of workspace & granite counters, a scenic breakfast area and formal dining area, and an absolutely gorgeous office/study with rich wood paneling, built in bookshelves and wonderful little details.  You’ll also find a spacious master suite including a private bath with dual vanities, garden tub, separate shower, large closet and access to the back decks. There is also an additional bedroom & bath on the main level as well – perfect for visiting relatives.

The upper level features three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, as well as a private covered balcony with breathtaking views of the hill country.

Be sure to step outside and enjoy the views & the spacious outdoor living spaces including a network of multi-level decks, a large playscape and a tree & stone filled lot that has multiple options for your enjoyment.

Great secluded, yet convenient location with easy access to major roads such as 2222, 360 & Mopac, 620 & 183.  Close to great shopping, dining and entertainment options at the Arboretum Area & The Domain and an easy drive to downtown Austin!

Austin ISD Schools: Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School & McCallum High School.

This one is SOLD, but please call today for more information about other homes available in the Long Canyon area.

Quick Details:

SOLD

• MLS# 6101498
• 5 Bedrooms – 4.5 Bathrooms
• Approx. 3,649 s/f (per other source)
• Estimated Taxes: $12,558 (2009)
• Built in 1990
• 2 Living Areas
• 2 Dining Areas
• Master Suite on Main Level
• Additional Bedroom & Bath on Main Level
• Wonderful Outdoor Living Space
• Back Yard – Backs To Greenbelt
• Great Hill Country Views
• 2 Car Garage
• Austin ISD Schools: Highland Park Elementary, Lamar Middle School & McCallum High School
  

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