Lot is in Kendall County Water Control District so public water and sewer is available. Tap fee applies.  Minimal restrictions. Contact Julie for more information. 830-995-2511

Sales in Kerr County are finally on their way back up. The total real estate market is only at 52% of the market height in 2007 but is up 11% from last year. The average sales price increased slightly from $181,742 to $183,095.

It is our feeling that the market has not recovered as much as in adjoining Kendall County because there have been fewer “deeply discounted” properties. With so much on the market, buyers are looking for “deals.” If a property doesn’t “shine” next to its competition and truly feel like a “deal,” savvy buyers will pass for the next more appealing property. The moral: Property pricing is more important than ever!

Regardless, we are encouraged by the turn in the trend. We’d love to talk with you about YOUR real estate needs. Give us a call at 830-995-2511.

Scarecrow sightings are already taking place in the town of Comfort (centered between Kerrville, Bandera, Fredericksburg & Boerne).

Residents and local businesses in Comfort are getting ready to participate in the annual “Scarecrow Invasion”. The  Scarecrow Invasion Kickoff  is October 16th and will be held  in the downtown Historic District. Enjoy scarecrow creations, take pictures with live scarecrows, get your face painted,visit the pumpkin patch and get down with the music. Comfort Chamber of Commerce will be giving fun awards to the brightest and most clever scarecrow stars so come join us for the festivities.

We invite everyone to participate.  All you need is to grab some old overalls, a few pumpkins along with your imagination and help welcome in the season by casting your own scarecrow scene.

Scarecrows will continue to be on display through November 2nd.  Come enjoy the Fall in Comfort!

Scarecrow Invasion Kickoff  Oct. 16th  10 am- 2pm

Scarecrow Invasion  Oct. 15- Nov. 2

Images of Fall in the Hill Country

by Benjamin Brooks

In come the cool damp mornings that awaken the mind,

the hills display their fall wardrobe of color,

the sunsets are everything that is cozy,

Like a blazing cup of hot chocolate

Excitement stirs for the holidays

PULL OVER!

Come experience the fall in Comfort. It’s time to shop and browse the charming items at the 24th annual Comfort Village Antique Show. For 2 days you  can view and purchase many special collectibles from generations before.

Comfort Village Antique Show – Oct. 16,17   Sat 10 am – 5pm   Sun 10am- 4pm

September sales were just about even from last year providing some hope that sales decreases may have begun to “bottom out.”

There are SOOO many properties on the market right now providing year end opportunities for investors with cash and home buyers “READY” to move.  We’d love to help you find what YOU are looking for. Give us a call at 830-995-2511.

On the other hand, residential sales are down so far this year. As I quickly look through the residential sales so far in 2010 (14 so far compared to 16 last year during the same time period), I am reminded that many of them were at deep discounts from original list price. The average list price to sales price ratio was 88.4%

As for the outlook for THE ENTIRE HILL COUNTRY for the balance of the year, here are some things to consider:

Tax rates are set to increase next year. Current land owners: This year may be an opportune time to realize gains on real estate at lower tax rates.

There is currently a “glut” of residential properties on the market.  Since there is so much competition, homes that are “average” just aren’t selling.  Prices are being reduced time and time again in order to get market attention. As such, we believe that by end of year there will be some great “buys” on homes that need a little TLC.

We’d love to serve you whatever your real estate needs are.  We work from Leon Springs to Mountain Home, Bandera to Johnson City.  Give us a call!

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The 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.