Recently, according to the Community Impact newspaper, Hutto, Texas was named the "Fastest Growing City in Texas", posting an incredible 665.7% growth over the years from 2000 - 2006. Currently, the population is over 17,200. In 1990, the population was at a mere 650 people, and in 2000, it was approximately 1250.
So, what is responsible for this phenomenal growth? Having lived in nearby Pflugerville for 13 years now, I have watched this growth firsthand. The current population growth spike mainly comes from simple geography.
With the advent of the toll road system in late 2006, Hutto is now located mere minutes from several key destinations: Round Rock, Pflugerville, Taylor, Georgetown, and more. Additionally, the toll road goes directly to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, so the trip is now only about 25 minutes whereas it used to be closer to 40 minutes away. 
In addition to the large existing shopping center in Hutto proper, Stone Hill Town Center is slated to open within a few months at the intersection of the two primary toll roads (45 and 130), and it promises over 1,000,000 square feet of shopping and entertainment. Home Depot, Best Buy, Chili's, several retail clothing stores, a large Cinemark theater, and a fitness center are among the anticipated tenants.
Many people are also quick to point out the very competitively priced housing market in Hutto as well. Believe it or not, it is still possible to find a good, newer home in the $110's.
The article states,
"From my perspective, we've experienced exponential growth in Hutto because of the quality of our schools," said Scott Martinez, economic development corporation executive director. "We've seen a lot of younger families move [here] because our schools are really good. Hutto is one of those great areas where the homes are affordable and the schools are good, and if you're a young family just starting out, it's a pretty good scenario."
So, whether you are considering relocating or investing, Hutto looks like an interesting choice.
If you are considering purchasing a home in Hutto (or anywhere in the general Austin area), please feel free to give me a call. I would love the opportunity to help you get it sold quickly. You can visit my primary website at www.austintexashomes.com. You can also reach me anytime on my cell phone at 512-796-7653 or via email at jason@austintexashomes.com. Thanks for checking out this area news! I hope to hear from you soon.
If you are considering relocating to the Austin, Texas area, you may have questions with regard to the medical facilities here. Basically, no matter where you live in the general Austin area, there is probably a hospital located within 10-15 minutes of your home, especially with the advent of the toll road system which opened about a year ago.
If you have children, it is important to note that Austin is home to Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, which is a world-class facility specializing in pediatric care. It began as Austin Children's Hospital, then moved to a location near the former Austin Mueller airport and dramatically expanded. It opened in June 2007. This hospital is part of the Seton Healthcare Network, and Seton runs a large network of medical centers throughout Austin.
Here are Seton's other hospitals:
Seton Medical Center Austin - This is typically referred to locally as "the main Seton" or "the Seton on 38th Street". My wife and I chose to birth all three of our children here, so I am pretty familiar with the maternity department, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Seton Medical Center is the largest medical/surgical acute care center in Austin right now. This location was recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation.
Brackenridge Hospital is the only Level II Trauma Facility serving the entire central Texas area. They also received the presigious Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence. It is located in downtown Austin, on 15th Street, and "Brack" is accredited as a teaching hospital.
Seton Northwest Hospital is a 124-bed facility which also receives the Magnet Award for Nursing. They offer a full array of medical services, along with a Level IV Trauma facility and a Sports Medicine Center. Seton Northwest is located on Research Boulevard (183 North) just north of Braker Lane. I have visited several friends in this hospital, and the care seems to be superb.
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center - Now open to the community and serving residents in western Williamson County, this 280,000 sq. ft., 77-bed, $125 million medical center offers a hospital, physician offices, labs and diagnostic services all in one location.
In addition to these locations, Seton owns and operates the following satellite facilities as well as a network of outpatient clinics:
The other large network of hospitals is operated by St. David's. Here are some of the main large hospitals in their network throughout Austin and the surrounding towns:
St. David's Medical Center - Conveniently located on the northern edge of downtown Austin (32nd and I-35), St. David's has been serving the Austin community since 1924. They offer over 1600 physicians on staff representing every specialty. They also have the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in central Texas.
North Austin Medical Center - With our three small children, my wife and I are also pretty familiar with the ER at the NAMC. I actually once wrote a customer service-related post about the kindness of one of the nurses there (The ER Nurse and the Convenience Store Employee - Where do you see yourself?). Located near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Mopac (Loop 1), this is a full-service hospital with a 228-bed capacity.
Round Rock Medical Center - This is another full-service hospital, with 177 beds. Located on Highway 620 west of I-35, this hospital provides a wide array of medical services, including a Heart and Cardiovascular Center, Women's Center, and a comprehensive emergency room.
St. David's also operates the following outlying hospitals:
As you can see, most parts of town are well-covered with regard to providing proper and extensive medical services.
If you have any questions or if I can gather any information for you, please let me know.
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Jason Crouch, Broker/Owner - Austin Texas Homes, LLC
Falcon Pointe is a 700-acre master-planned community in the fast-growing Pflugerville area. As the largest master-planned community in Pflugerville, Falcon Pointe offers homes priced from the $170,000s to $300,000s by leading builders, along with a popular Residents Club, parks and greenbelt trails. Falcon Pointe is home to three on-site schools, all part of the highly acclaimed Pflugerville Independent School District.
Currently, there are 27 new and resale homes available on the MLS in Falcon Pointe, with an average asking price of $236,951. The average square footage for these homes is 2,604, for an average price per square foot of $91.83.
Presently, there are 5 homes under contract in the subdivision, with an average listing price of $287,697, and an average square footage of 3,253, yielding an average price per square foot of $90.
Over the past quarter (September through December 2007), there were 19 sales closed within Falcon Pointe. The average listing price was $256,884 and the average sales price was $241,977 (94.2% of asking). The average size was 2745 s.f., which put the average price per square foot at $89.59 with the average days on market running at 81 days (slightly more than the overall Austin market).
I have noticed a trend toward larger homes in Falcon Pointe lately, with several homes over 4000 square feet under construction presently.
In other immediate area news:
Located just across from the entrance to the original section of Falcon Pointe at the intersection of the toll roads (45 and 130), Stone Hill Town Center is slated to open within a few months, and it promises over 1,000,000 square feet of shopping and entertainment. Home Depot, Best Buy, Chili's, several retail clothing stores, a large Cinemark theater, and a fitness center are among the anticipated tenants.
If you are considering selling your home in Falcon Pointe (or anywhere in the general Austin area), please feel free to give me a call. I would love the opportunity to help you get it sold quickly. You can visit my primary website at www.austintexashomes.com. You can also reach me anytime on my cell phone at 512-796-7653 or via email at jason@austintexashomes.com. Thanks for checking out this brief analysis!
Sonoma is a terrific neighborhood located in east Round Rock, just off Gattis School Road. With two theme pools, two lakes, and a playground area, Sonoma is also located adjacent to the Round Rock hike-and-bike trail system. It was awarded the prestigious MAX Award for "Best Overall Community" a few years ago.
Currently, there are 32 homes available on the MLS in Sonoma, with an average asking price of $257,511. The average square footage for these homes is 2,573, for an average price per square foot of just a hair over $100.
Presently, there are 3 homes under contract in the subdivision, with an average listing price of $242,074, and an average square footage of 2,719, yielding an average price per square foot of $89.03.
Over the past quarter (September through December 2007), there were 26 sales closed within Sonoma. The average listing price was $226,848 and the average sales price was $219,579. This means that homes sold for approximately 96.8% of the list price. The average number of days on the market was 57, which is about 20 days less than the average for the Austin MLS. The square footage of the homes sold averaged 2,536, and the price per square foot for the sales was $87.82.
In other area news:
Located just around the corner at the intersection of the newest area toll roads (45 and 130), Stone Hill Town Center is slated to open within a few months, and it promises over 1,000,000 square feet of shopping and entertainment. Home Depot, Best Buy, Chili's, several retail clothing stores, a large Cinemark theater, and a fitness center are among the anticipated tenants.
If you are considering selling your home in Sonoma (or anywhere in the general Austin area), please feel free to give me a call. I would love the opportunity to help you get it sold quickly. You can visit my primary website at www.austintexashomes.com. You can also reach me anytime on my cell phone at 512-796-7653 or via email at jason@austintexashomes.com. Thanks for checking out this brief analysis!
My nine-year old son has been training for several years in Tukong Moosul, and I wanted to promote this business as a terrific place for kids to learn and exercise. Specific skills that I have seen improve for my son include balance, strength, and endurance. Additionally, there is a mental toughness instilled that impresses me. In addition to this, the teachers that he has had are all "good with kids", especially Master Ali Brown. Master Ali is young and personable, and the kids always respond well to him. In fact, we switched to the headquarters school a couple of years ago in order to follow Master Ali.
Grandmaster Wonik Yi (pictured at right) actually developed Tukong Moosul for the South Korean Special Forces in the late 70's, and he runs the school where my son trains today. He has some incredibly stout credentials, having been raised in Dae-Yeon temple from age five, where he learned traditional martial arts. Master Yi also helped to choreograph the fight scenes for the movie "Sin City" and he established The Fighting Stunts Association and The Action Film Institute a couple of years ago. He also holds a Doctorate degree in education.
My son has a "junior black belt" now, and it is great to see the self-esteem that they work to develop with the children. At this point, he and the other black belts are allowed to help run certain parts of the class. It is great to see a different side of my son emerge as he encourages other kids in their training.
If you have any questions about our experiences, please feel free to call me directly at 512-796-7653 (cell). The fees are very reasonable and the results are awesome. For a fun, affordable, and educational experience, you cannot go wrong with these guys.
They recently opened a new 11,000 square foot headquarters school, which is located at 10435 Burnet Road in north Austin. You can visit their website at http://www.masteryi.com/. They also run several other area schools.
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I have been working as a full-time Austin area Realtor since January 1997. My years of experience serve me well as the broker and co-owner of Austin Texas Homes, LLC, which began operations in 2004.
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