When I lived in Europe, I commuted to work by foot, underground train, bicycle or bus. I thrived for a decade without a car - going to entertainment venues, restaurants, work and play on public transport with the occasional taxi thrown in for good measure.
How is this possible in Austin, TX without living downtown in a condo?
. . . Read more about how you'll be able to leave your car in the garage at the Mueller Development.
Garreth Wilcock is an Austin EcoBroker® with Keller Williams Realty, specializing in: Green Austin Real Estate and New Green Homes in Austin. (512) 694 8873
The Austin American Statesman ran a thoughtful piece on the Mueller Development last weekend. Entitled “Ambitious vision for developing former airport is coming to life“, it does a good job of capturing some of the major achievements of our development.
It touches on social successes:
“From the mandatory front porches and close proximity of the houses to the amount of public open space, Mueller is designed to bring people together. It appears to be working.
Mueller’s first residents moved in a little more than a year ago, but already supper clubs, book clubs, sports groups and babysitting co-ops have formed”
and shares opinions from enthusiastic residents.
. . . Continue reading about the Statesman's coverage of the Mueller Development.
Garreth Wilcock is an Austin EcoBroker® and Realtor® living and representing buyers at Mueller Austin. Browse available homes at the Mueller Development, or contact him on 512 694 8873 to set up a private tour.
The Mueller Development in Austin is doing surprisingly well if you talk to the developers, Catellus. The Austin American Statesman did just that and featured the development in a weekend feature.
The interactive portion of the article shows photos and short interviews with Matt Whelan.
Sales Are Picking Up at Mueller
Whereas walking into one ofthe builders' models at the end of 2008 (David Weekley, Meritage, Streetman and Standard Pacific all have models open at Mueller) would have been a scene of high inventory and price cutting offers, the picture is different now.
The builders I spoke to yesterday are all seeing an upswing in sales, despite there being somewhat of an affordability gap around the median Austin home price:
The affordability gap
The affordable program at Mueller helps families earning less than 80% of the Median Family Income to buy a home, (less than 60% of Austin Median Family Income to rent a home) and prices for these homes are around $130,000-$165,000.
After this price point, comes a single home from Meritage, the Applewhite, at $219,000. These are all sold out until Phase III - perhaps building at the end of 2009.
Above this the homes start at $250,000 - David Weekley 2 bedroom townhomes, and $261,000 - Meritage yard homes. The prices go up from there, to $1.2 million dollar custom homes.
Inventory and To Be Built
There are still inventory homes available in most price ranges, with to be built home taking anywhere from 5 to 8 months for construction. The luxury apartments at Mosaic are aiming for completion this month (including some affordable options) so there are plenty of options for living in the new urban village.
Give me a call if you'd like to take a tour of Mueller with me - 512 694 8873
Garreth Wilcock is a Realtor® living and working in the Mueller Development. Search available homes at Mueller or get in touch at 512 694 8873 to find out more about buying a home or renting an apartment there.
Ranches in Austin, Texas aren’t all Longhorns and chaps. Ranch-style homes were a popular choice in the 1950s,1960s and 1970s in Austin’s suburbs like University Hills. Why are first time homebuyers, young families and baby boomers drawn to ranch-style homes?
Let’s take a look at some of the popular features of ranch-style homes . . .
Garreth Wilcock is an Austin real estate agent who specializes in Central and East Austin homes. You can search homes in University Hills at his website.
The Stimulus Package signed by the President may have seemed like a Valentine’s Day gift to first time homebuyers with the much heralded tax credit. Another interesting part of the bill targets $50B to a clean energy future.
Read on to find out how these federal clean energy incentives could help you save . . .
Garreth Wilcock is an Austin EcoBroker® with Keller Williams Realty, specializing in: Helping Austin Green Builders and New Green Homes in Austin.
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Helping buyers and sellers in the Austin area with their residential and investment real estate needs. Central and East Austin Real Estate specialist. Mueller's Resident Realtor®!
Things in Austin are constantly changing, including the population, the landscape, and the way the two interact. This is my forum to share the things I find along my path as a real estate agent in Austin, Texas. Here’s a little information about who I am.
I Talk a Little Differently
Firstly, I’m like around 90% of Austin residents - I moved here within the last 10 years. I was born in Nottingham, England, and after two masters degrees (from Oxford University and the London School of Economics) and some globe trotting, I started investing in real estate in London and working at a technology startup. I visited Austin in 2003, and liked it so much that I planted roots. After my first experiences purchasing real estate here, I decided that the consumer deserves more. I took my knowledge of technology and my enthusiasm for real estate and became a REALTOR® who is determined to do the most I can do, and move forward to a new era of real estate while building on traditional real estate wisdom.
I Think A Little Differently
As a child, I moved home every few years, and I know that moving and the home-buying and home-selling process can be a challenge. My goal is to make that process as stress-free as possible. After years managing multi-disciplinary projects for a technology startup, I’m committed to being your trusted project manager once the transaction is underway. I Behave Very Differently For me the word REALTOR® came with many misconceptions.
I am not a traditional REALTOR®. I like online marketing. I like marketing homes online, and I like keeping ahead of traditional real estate practices. There are around 10,000 REALTORS® in Austin right now - not all of them are keeping up.
I stay educated, I stay up to date on what’s happening in our market and I make myself available to answer questions and to find solutions. Transparency is important to me - I happily explain what I’m doing to best represent my clients. Personal and professional integrity and my fiduciary duties are paramount to me.
My first duty is to listen, and then to work hard on my clients behalf - researching, negotiating, co-ordinating and giving advice.
I Live Differently
I spent 10 years living in London, and moved around Austin settling first on the Upper East Side, and then in Mueller. If you want someone who understands urban living, look no further. I didn’t have a car for eight years in London and never missed it. I’m looking forward to the city that Austin is becoming, and I enjoy what it has been. I appreciate Austin today, and love helping people get what they want from real estate here.
I am a full time REALTOR® with The Pinnacle Group at Keller Williams. Comment on my blog by all means, or get in touch:
Garreth Wilcock :: cell :: 512 694 8873
What Else Do I Do?
I could never make sense of “Think local, act global” - it makes as much sense to me as “Think global, act local”. I like to look at things from different angles - it’s what helps me find the best solutions. I’ve been fortunate to travel and experience many different cultures. It gives me the opportunity to appreciate other people’s values. I enjoy making accessible art for festivals and First Night Austin. I practice aikido to stay balanced, run to enjoy the city, and write to share..
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