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Buffington Homes & Centex Homes
As a former owner of three homebuilding companies, I provide a very unique quality of service as a real estate agent for new-home buyers.
In addition, I have toured many new homes across the nation, and also several homes around Austin TX.
I will tell you that Centex, especially since buying out Pulte homes almost 2 years ago, is a wonderful "systems" homebuilder. What I mean by "systems" is that they are among the best of the national, publically-owned homebuilders that use exceptional systems to build — in scheduling, ordering supplies, updating and changing designs, materials selections, etc.
If you want a home built on time, on budget, with a virtually hassle-free experience, then Centex is a solid choice — second only to DR Horton in the Austin area, in my opinion. These are commonly referred to as "big box" builders — offering lots of space cheaply, with good but regimented upgrading options.
The downside to large builders, to me, is the mass buying of construction materials at rock-bottom prices. The materials generally just meet the local standards, rarely exceeding them. Also, charm and uniqueness are rare qualities in these types of builders, at least in the lower price ranges.
Builders like Buffington offer less buying power than the bigger builders, but usually have a little more personal touch in the process.
The bottom line, however, is that I tend to focus more on the superintendents in a particular subdivision, because how the day-to-day operation is being run in a specific subdivision will have more of an effect on a particular finished house than the reputation of a builder. Virtually all homebuilders have checks and balances and checklists in place ... but does the work actually get inspected before the checklist is completed? Is there a superintendent around, or just tradespeople? Is work moving along in an orderly fashion, or is it chaotic ... or too slow?
Another key point to remember is the sales process. Homebuilding communities have on-site agents who either are employees of or contractors for the homebuilders. They work hard to make you think they are working for you, but they are not — their duty is to make the most money for the homebuilder.
But I, Agent Aaron, work for you. I look out for your best interests. Period.
So please keep me in mind as you move forward in the process. I would like the opportunity to help you get the best deal on a home that is right for you.
Kyle TX | Market report | Sold in 2008 | Homes for sale Austin TX
Homes in Kyle TX, one of the most sought-after affordable suburban communities in the greater Austin TX area, had modest home sales in the 2008 calendar year.
The most expensive listing price was $495,000 and the most expensive sales price was $455,000 (not necessarily the same home, either).
The highest sales price/listing price ratio was 121.9%, and the lowest was 77.9% of listing price. But with an average of 98.53% of the current asking price being paid by buyers, the Kyle TX market falls in the same general sales area as the rest of Central Texas.
Days on market in Kyle TX saw equally crazy extremes, with the longest being 405 days on the market, and the lowest being 0 days on the market. The average was 61 days, and the median was 41 days — both figures a little less than more expensive areas around Austin TX.
Kyle TX | Market report | Sold in 2009 | Homes for sale Austin TX
Homes in Kyle TX, one of the most sought-after affordable suburban communities in the greater Austin TX area, had modest home sales in the 2009 calendar year.
The most expensive listing price was $349,000 and the most expensive sales price was $330,500 (not necessarily the same home, either).
The highest sales price/listing price ratio was 121.9%, and the lowest was 77.9% of listing price. But with an average of 98.53% of the current asking price being paid by buyers, the Kyle TX market falls in the same general sales area as the rest of Central Texas.
Days on market in Kyle TX saw equally crazy extremes, with the longest being 405 days on the market, and the lowest being 0 days on the market. The average was 61 days, and the median was 41 days — both figures a little less than more expensive areas around Austin TX.
Kyle TX | Market report | Sold in 2010 | Homes for sale Austin TX
Homes in Kyle TX, one of the most sought-after affordable suburban communities in the greater Austin TX area, had modest home sales in the 2010 calendar year.
The most expensive listing price was $380,000 and the most expensive sales price was $340,000 (not necessarily the same home, either).
The highest sales price/listing price ratio was 118.3%, and the lowest was 60% of listing price. But with an average of 98.22% of the current asking price being paid by buyers, the Kyle TX market falls in the same general sales area as the rest of Central Texas.
Days on market in Kyle TX saw equally crazy extremes, with the longest being 363 days on the market, and the lowest being 0 days on the market. The average was 59 days, and the median was 41 days — both figures a little less than more expensive areas around Austin TX.
Lakeway TX | Market report | Sold in 2011 as of 6/1/11 | Homes for sale Austin TX
Homes in Lakeway TX, one of the priciest and most sought-after communities in the greater Austin TX area, have had modest-to-low home sales so far in the 2011 calendar year.
As of 6/1/2011, the most expensive listing price was $999,999 and the most expensive sales price was $910,000 (not necessarily the same home, either).
The highest sales price/listing price ratio was 110.3% (bidding war?), and the lowest was 80% of listing price. But with an average of 95.8% of the current asking price being paid by buyers, the Lakeway TX market falls in the same general sales area as the rest of Central Texas.
Days on market in Lakeway TX saw extremes, with the longest being 378 days on the market, and the lowest being 0 days on the market. The average was 101 days, and the median was 59 days — both figures a little longer than more modestly priced areas around Austin TX.
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