SLIGHT INCREASE IN REAL ESTATE SALES IN KERR COUNTY FOR FIRST 5 MONTHS OF THE YEAR

So far this year, Real Estate sales in Kerr County are slightly up from last year; however, way down from 2008.  Total sales in Kerr County for January to May 2010 totaled $33.8 Million.  There were 186 sales.

JanMaySalesKerrThe average home price in 2008 was $220,921; in 2009, it was $223,123, and in 2010, it was $199,996.  Those figures, in our opinion, represent what we have been seeing happen.  In 2008, sales were still strong and prices were at their height.  In 2009, sales were off, but prices were not coming down like one would expect.  During 2010, prices are definitely lower.  We have been telling our clients that prices are down by about 10%.  These figures substantiate that information.

We feel like it is a really good time to buy.  Prices are down and interest rates are still low.  If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right time, now is the time to jump in!  Give us a call. We’d love to help you find what YOU are looking for.

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SEND YOUR BUILDER OR PARK YOUR RV & BUILD – 11.4 ACRE HOME SITE WITH WELL, ELECTRICAL & SEPTIC IN PLACE

WOW!  These don’t come around too often. Beautiful building site on an unrestricted acreage surrounded by nice homes with spectacular 360 degree views, paved road to property, fenced on all 4 sides, and a large variety of trees. You don’t have to have much vision to visualize what is possible. House site has been cleared and electrical, well, and septic are in place. Plus there’s a propane tank and barn suitable for storage to boot. Send your builder or park your RV and build yourself. Don’t miss this one! $129,900. Call Buddy 210-508-1606 for your personal showing.

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FUN PICTURES FROM YESTERDAY’S SNOW IN THE HILL COUNTRY

Here are a few pictures from yesterday’s snow:

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Tailgate Party in the Hill Country with Frosty

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Snow Chilled Longhorn

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KERRVILLE REAL ESTATE SALES DOWN FOR 2009

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Not surprisingly, real estates sales were down in the Kerrville area during 2009. There were 442 sales in 2009 totalling $80.013 Million as compared with 512 totalling $99.687 Million in 2008.  Average days on market increased from 174 days in 2008 to 188 in 2009 and Average List/Sold Price declined from 94.33% in 2008 to 92.33% in 2009.  Overall, the market was down 20% for the year … No surprise given the economic slowdown last year.

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COMFORT, TEXAS – 2009 REAL ESTATE FIGURES SOUND GOOD???

Believe it or not … Real estates sales in Comfort, Texas were actually up for the year!  Two categories – Residential and Farm/Ranch were up.  Two categories – Acreage/Lots and Commercial were down.

In a small market, a few sales can make a real difference.  In the residential market, the average price per item sold increased 42% from $247,833 to $352,887.  What that means is that not only were there 2 more sales in 2009 (20 vs. 18) but the properties that sold were considerably more expensive.  That is not due to price increases but instead, the properties that sold were higher end.  That continues the trend in this area during the economic downturn.   It is the higher priced properties that have continued to sell.   7 of the 20 residential properties that sold were $500,000 and up.   In the Farm/Ranch category, one ranch sale (at $1,530,329) accounted for the lion’s share of the increase.

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What does this mean about the market?  An improving market is at work.  Our observations are:

We do our best to provide you with the best information available so that you can make an informed decision whether you are a buyer or seller.

We strive to help our sellers price their properties competitively so that they get SOLD.  In the current market, that is especially important so we can really HELP you!

If you are a buyer, we are currently aware of several “real buys.”  Call for more information.

Each person’s scenario is unique.  We’d love to help you with yours.

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BIG RANCH SALE CAUSES COMFORT SALES TO RISE IN OCTOBER

Real estate sales in Comfort, Texas totalled $1,622,329 due to the sale of a 158 Acre Ranch just outside of Comfort on Mill Dam Road.  That compares with $325,000 in October, 2008 and $424,000 in October, 2007.

There are some nice properties in the Comfort area that have been on the market for a while.  We feel like there are some good deals to be had in the Hill Country.  We’d like to visit with you about them.  Give us a call at 830-995-2511.

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SLOW MONTH IN BOERNE – OCTOBER REAL ESTATE SALES

Real Estate sales were slow during the month of October in Boerne.  Sales totalled $7,434,930 as compared with $10,831,320 in October 2008 and $11,840,353 in October 2008.

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It would seem that we are still experiencing negative growth here in the Hill Country.  We have heard many economists predict that since the downturn was felt much later here than the nation as a whole (and certainly much less severe), it is likely that the upturn will be felt later as well.

Certainly there is much more activity though.  We are hopeful that that will translate into more sales for the upcoming months.  We’d like to here your predictions.  Feel free to comment.

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GUITAR PICKERS UNITE IN LUCKENBACH, TEXAS FOR RECORD BREAKING FUN – AUGUST 23, 2009

1,859 official pickers attended a gathering at Luckenbach, Texas on August 23, 2009 to break the world record for the Largest Gathering of Guitar Players.  The song played? …  “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas.”

The event raised money for our troops coming home, with emphasis on those having suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries while in combat. Check out VoicesofAGratefulNation.org for more information.

It was great fun! Here are some pictures for your enjoyment:

Here’s a short clip of the song played.

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BOERNE SALES UP FOR JUNE, SLIGHTLY DOWN FOR JULY

Boerne Real Estate Sales are up for the Summer so far.  Total Sales for June & July were $29.9 million as compared with $25.7 last year during the same period.

JuneJulyBoerneThe number of total sales for June & July was up by 7; however, days on market increased  from 138 to 200 from July, 2008 to July, 2009 reflecting increased inventories.  Pending sales as of August 3, 2009, total just over $11.2 million.

We watch the Boerne market daily.  If you have something specific that you are interested, we’d love to help you find what you are looking for.

Recently, we were contacted by a gentlemen.  He had previously been in contact with a listing agent on a property, tried to make an offer, but did not get the property as there were competing bids.   The moral of the story (as he found out) is that Buyers need their own representation.  It eliminates conflicts of interest and it provides you, the buyer, with the best market information possible.

Our goal is to EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS BY GIVING YOU ABOVE & BEYOND SERVICE.

We’d love to visit with you.  Call us at 830-995-2511.

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REAL ESTATES SALES IN COMFORT, TX STILL LAGGING IN JUNE & JULY

There were 4 residential sales in the Comfort ISD totaling just under $1.2 Million during the month of July selling at 94% of List Price.  Inventory has been surprisingly low this Summer … so sales are down.

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However, during the last several weeks we’ve seen a number of new properties come on the market.  Be sure and check our MLS Search engine to find out about those properties.

One recent buyer client told us that we provided them with the BEST experience that they EVER had with a real estate agent!  Our goal is to EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS WITH ABOVE & BEYOND SERVICE!

Our offices are located in Comfort but we sell from San Antonio to Kerrville, from Bandera to Fredericksburg.    Give us a call. We’d love to help!  830-995-2511.

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