There are so many factors to consider when choosing a place to stay in the Hill Country.  Location, price, ambiance, and comfort are, in our minds, the most important.  We currently have 3 wonderful places to choose from in the Comfort – Center Point – Kerrville area, each with their own uniqueness to offer.

• Old School House B&B – Romantic Weekend Get-a-way in a One Room School House just outside Comfort, Texas – Private – Top Notch Amenities – Hill Country Views – Close to Wineries – $115 p/night, $220 p/ weekend (includes 1 complimentary bottle of “Old School Chardonnay”).

• Verde Creek Cabin (with Full Kitchen) – Creekside Cabin under a canopy of Cypress & Pecan Trees in Center Point, Texas – Very Serene – Relax on the Porch & Calm the Stresses of Life – Weekend and Vacation Rental Rates – $198 p/weekend.

SORRY, Both Locations booked through the Summer. For availability after that, please give us a call at 830-995-2511.

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.

It would seem that the Kerr County market is continuing to adapt to the changing, slower market as we take a closer look at other available data.  List/Sales Price decreased from 95% in July, 2008 to 93% in July, 2009 meaning that buyers are still getting better deals, overall.  Inventory, which as been very high (there were 1121 Active listings as of July 31, 2009 as compared with 923 a year earlier) is finally seeing some improvement.  Days on market, a number that tells us how long it takes an average property to sell, decreased from 168 in July, 2008 to 152 in July, 2009.

Our Motto is “Connecting Buyers & Sellers for a Win/Win Result”.  We work hard to bring YOU the results you want!  Ask us , we’ll tell you how!  We can be reached at 830-995-2511.

Two of the 3 sales were properties greater than 25 acres.  In a rural area such as Comfort, properties with large acreages generally make up a large portion of the overall sales figures.  Hopefully last month’s results indicates a change in the trend as sales of large acreages were off during most of 2008.

We are generally optimistic about Comfort for 2009.  Several new “tourist destinations” are expected to make their home in the Comfort area … which should help the overall economy and the appeal of the area.  Also, we believe the trend toward “small town” living will continue.  Many people believe that Comfort is the first “true” small town in the Hill Country outside of San Antonio … so it has great appeal to those looking for that quaint, “All American”, small town feel.

The Hill Country is a great place to live … So, if Comfort is what you’re looking for, give us a call.  We’d love to help you find your “Hill Country Dream Home.”