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Southwest Austin Homes are starting to rank right up there in popularity with Central Austin homes. If you've searched for homes in Austin lately, you know that finding the perfect house can be a give and take process. Many people might want to live in the heart of downtown Austin, but the reality is, they are giving up a lot of "home" for that prime location. If you are in the process of searching for a house, you may have looked far east or north to see how much more square footage you can get for your money. You probably discovered larger homes and bigger yards, but what often comes right along with all those amenities is a hefty commute.

What we have noticed over the past few years at The Gentry Group realtors, is that buyers are finding the best of both worlds in Southwest Austin Homes. Beautiful new homes, large mature & landscaped lots and proximity to downtown Austin are all at your fingertips if you choose Southwest Austin Homes. And guess what else? Housing is still affordable here. It got us thinking at The Gentry Group.... what's the catch? Why can these Southwest Austin homes still be bought affordably in such a great location? So we went back a few years and this is what we found.

Southwest Austin homes are still affordable, but the trend is that they are increasing in value. It's just a matter of time, before the prices catch up to the value of these Southwest Austin homes. Statistically speaking, it's easy to see that Southwest Austin homes are a great investment right now. We went back through the MLS data for the past 3 years, from December 2008-November 2009, December 2009-November 2010 and December 2010 to November 2011. We looked at the average sold price of homes in MLS area SWW during each 12 month period. The average price of homes sold in Southwest Austin in the 2008-2009 period was $285,468. For the 2009-2010 period it was 291,362 and for the last 12 months it had risen to 292,665. This steady increase despite the distressed economy shows that Southwest Austin homes are not only holding their value during this difficult time, but are actually increasing in value. So the truth is, there is no catch. You can buy a beautiful Southwest Austin home at an affordable price right now, but as Austin continues to grow, this opportunity won't last too much longer.

If you are considering buying a house in Austin right now, be sure to explore Southwest Austin homes. It's not only a great place to live, it's a great place to invest. Nicely sized homes and yards, exceptional schools and proximity to downtown make buying a new house a great choice in Southwest Austin.

There are more statistics where those came from, so don't hesitate to contact The Gentry Group if you do want additional details about why Southwest Austin Homes are a great choice. You can also start searching for Southwest Austin Homes by clicking here. We would love to help you discover all of the great Southwest Austin homes.