I’ve had two calls from appraisers in the past week asking me for more information about Mueller home prices for property valuations that they were undertaking. I’m not suggesting that this means that appraisers are getting more nervous...
The Availability Gap –The Mueller redevelopment in Austin TX has two gaps. The first is the availability gap which I discuss here, the second is the affordability gap which l cover in part two. What does this mean for buyers, sellers and buil...
The Affordability Gap –The Mueller redevelopment in Austin TX has two gaps. The first is the availability gap which I discussed in part one, the second is the affordability gap which l cover here. What does this mean for buyers and sellers at...
It’s been a busy week at Mueller Austin – the resale market is somewhat ferocious right now.
Critics of the neighborhood say that it has no mature trees and little shade. As a transplant from England I certainly feel the heat during the ...
As some of you may know, I’m selling my home at Mueller, and moving into another new home here in the ‘hood. While I’m busy patting myself on the back for getting pre-construction pricing on a new yard home, I’m also thinking about ...
The Mueller House Condos are moving forward with the first of the four-unit buildings in a variety of states of framing. The first building on the corner of Mattie Street and Simond is being sheetrocked right now, with move-in dates projected f...
I have been doing business in Austin for (can it be?) over 35 years and I think (I hope) I have learned some lessons. In the 80s I saw houses in Travis Heights sell for the ‘fantastic’ price of $90,000, which are worth today well over $600,...
Looking back at the homes that sold in Mueller in 2011, many people are surprised about the ferocity of the market. Low inventory, modest new home inventory and high demand left sellers for the most part very well off. I think many residents ar...
The 140 acres of parks at Mueller are a great asset to the residents and to everyone else in Austin. Here are a few photos and answers to commonly asked questions that I hear.
Where is Mueller Lake Park? It’s in the heart of the old airpor...
The home rental market at Mueller is strong right now – as with all of Austin, rents are increasing and vacancy rates are falling. Here are two simple snags to avoid when you’re thinking about leasing out your Mueller home.
1. Shooting y...