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February saw an increase in almost every measurable real estate category in the San Antonio metro area. Compared to this time last year, home sales in the area increased by 9%. The median sales price was $314,000, a massive 20% increase since this time last year. 

With this hot market, the available inventory reduced to 1 month, and homes spent an average of 38 days on the market (14 days less than February 2021). 

“2022 is showing a steady pace as we enter the last month of the first quarter with homes on the market for 38 days and 100 percent being sold for listing price,” said Tracie Hasslocher, SABOR's 2022 Chairman of the Board. "We saw a steady increase in median, average price, and pending sales for the month of February."

While there were…

When the bluebonnets begin to appear, that’s your cue that it’s time to start your San Antonio spring cleaning and home maintenance. Many checklists offer the basics of how to clean your space from top to bottom, but what works for homeowners in Central Texas isn’t the same as in other states. Here in San Antonio, we don’t need to get de-icing salts off of our cars or property, and it’s warm enough for us to get outside and tackle projects in the yard. 

And then there’s the sneezing. As the San Antonio pollen count goes up, it’s important to add things to your checklist that will make your space more comfortable as well as clean. Here are some of our best spring cleaning tips that are specific to the area we call home. 

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What Are New Build Homes?
In a hot real estate market, new homes compete with already available homes for buyers’ attention. New build homes, also known as new construction homes, are houses that will be lived in for the first time by the people who purchase them.

This could happen when someone buys a plot of land and hires a team to construct a personalized home, or it could be part of a new neighborhood development. There are also different levels of customization to keep in mind, and as a general rule, the more say a buyer has in the process, the more it will cost. 

Benefits of a New Build Home 

New construction homes are made to comply with the latest building codes and regulations, and they will need less maintenance than older homes because…

What Are New Build Homes?

In a hot real estate market, new homes compete with already available homes for buyers’ attention. New build homes, also known as new construction homes, are houses that will be lived in for the first time by the people who purchase them.

This could happen when someone buys a plot of land and hires a team to construct a personalized home, or it could be part of a new neighborhood development. There are also different levels of customization to keep in mind, and as a general rule, the more say a buyer has in the process, the more it will cost. 

Benefits of a New Build Home 

New construction homes are made to comply with the latest building codes and regulations, and they will need less maintenance than older homes because…

The ceremony marked not only a major milestone for the brokerage but also for the new homeowner, Nina, who has overcome several obstacles in order to make her dreams of homeownership a reality.

“Nina [is truly] the woman of the hour,” said Yvette Flores, Realty Austin Co-Founder & Chief Culture Officer, during her remarks at the dedication ceremony. Flores went on to say that Nina is the embodiment of, “the power of perseverance and positivity” and that her journey to homeownership is an inspiration to everyone. 

And for Nina, the feeling is utterly mutual. During the dedication ceremony, she described each of the dedicated Realty Austin agents she worked alongside to build her home as her, “motivation.” Together, Nina and the Realty Austin agents…

Austin has a vibrant food scene with a variety of delicious dining options, including many Middle Eastern restaurants that offer a diverse range of cuisine. Check out some of the best ones in the area below.

The Halal Corner

In 2015, the owners of the Kismet Cafe, a well-established restaurant on the UT Campus Drag, founded The Halal Corner. The restaurant has earned the top spot as the best Mediterranean restaurant in Austin and has been providing the city with wholesome and nutritious Mediterranean cuisine. Their dishes are made with care and affection, using only locally sourced and freshly purchased ingredients, which are prepared from scratch. Unlike other Mediterranean eateries, Halal Corner offers a vast range of options, including meat,…

April is Middle Eastern and North African Heritage Month! While Congress officially recognizes April as Arab American Heritage Month, many communities are embracing the month as MENA heritage month to include the immense diversity of the region, and to account for people that don’t speak Arabic. 

An incredible resource that San Antonio has is Culturingua. This nonprofit organization celebrates the people and heritage of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Through their community development programs, they help immigrants and refugees with initiatives like Nourish to Flourish, which is a mobile commercial kitchen incubator in San Antonio. 

Especially in the United States, the term Mediterranean food can sometimes be a broad category…

Each year, the Austin Business Journal ranks the Top Residential Realtors in Austin. Nominees are ranked by sales volume, transactions, and operational excellence.

REALTY AUSTIN AGENTS AWARDED TOP HONORS

Group One – Individual Agent

• Jen Berbas Team #20
• Lisa Muñoz #21
• Adam Walker #24

Group Two – 2-3 Licensed Agents/Assistants

• Cara and Joe Keenan #11
• Mercer Street Group #14
• The Eberly Group #15

In addition, Realty Austin agents who were nominated in 2022 include:

• Albert Allen
• Alexia Dauterive
• Angie Balentine
• Betsy Smith
• Brian Copland
• Brinkman Team
• Charla Housson
• Cristina Valdes
• Eric Meissner
• Fara Kosari
• Gail and Ben Team
• Jackie Horton
• Jeffrey Brown
• Jenny Walker
• Jeremy Fisher
• Kelvin Glover Team
• …

Avery Ranch

Just 20 miles north of Downtown Austin, this well-managed and well-maintained development lies within a calm setting. Avery Ranch offers the perfect combination of Hill Country scenery, award-winning schools in Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD, community atmosphere, and some of the most affordable homes in the Greater Austin area. Avery Ranch is a master-planned community featuring over 4,000 homes settled in the cozy confines of North Austin, west of Cedar Park proper. Avery Ranch is known as a family-friendly neighborhood that fosters a healthy community centered on the many nearby schools, numerous outdoor activities, the 18-hole Avery Ranch Golf Course, and a 60-acre lake.

Steiner Ranch 

Now one of Austin's largest master-planned…