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This week the Trump University team is holding free real estate seminars in the Austin, TX area. To keep our members updated on the changing market conditions across the country and in the local market we put together the following market update:

Austin, TX
May 19, 2009 - May 20, 2009
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According to some, Austin’s real estate market has worsened over the past two or three months. Inventory has risen, prices have fallen, foreclosures increased. But buyers are still out there, there are signs that they’re waiting for deals, and prices area-wide may be nearing the lowest point we can expect. This week’s news shows that:

• Real estate prices may be at or near their bottom, with May seeing a 14% price drop from Q1 2008 to a median price of $169K
• Foreclosure rates continue to rise, meaning more opportunities to buy property cheaply from banks
• While sales and prices in Austin have fallen, there’s evidence that showings and buyer interest has risen - it’s the perfect time for shrewd investors to find area homes

With banks starting to sell off foreclosed real estate at a fast clip, now’s the time to negotiate directly to find great deals on homes. Read on to find out details...

Nationwide
Q1 2009 saw the average cost of a home dropping by 14%, the largest decrease on record over the same quarter a year before. Much of the drop can be accounted for by banks and lending institutions selling off foreclosed properties in order to recover part of their investment, and areas with lower foreclosure rates have been somewhat insulated from the price decreases, and overall, the price decreases are slowing, even with increased foreclosure sales. Some real estate experts believe that the price decrease may actually signal a stabilizing market, as banks become more confident in their ability to absorb losses on foreclosed properties.

Foreclosures rose again in April, hitting a record for the second consecutive month, with a whopping 1/374 of all homes being foreclosed upon.

Austin
The Austin area has seen the second largest inventory increase in the country over the month of April - the number of houses on the market rose by 4.9%, behind only Boston’s 6.3%. Concerns linger that increased inventory will depress prices, but it’s also possible that the increased inventory may result from normal seasonal fluctuations. The Altos 10-City Composite Price Index recorded a 2.2% uptick through April, with Austin being one of the few markets accounted for by the index where prices didn’t go up, so it’s not too late for investors there to make the most of the current economy.

While home sales declined by 22% in the Austin area in March from the year before, anecdotal evidence has an increase in buyer interest. An $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers and low mortgage interest rates might be responsible for more showings, and one real estate agent has said that the average Austin buyer today is more discerning and well-informed than in the past. Real estate agents believe that the Austin market is beginning to recover [registration may be required].

Related Training:
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Coaching
Foreclosure Deal Source

There's a long story about how and what brought me here - how the stars lined up - and how God answers prayer - but I'll save that story for when I get back home. For now I thought I'd just post some photos and it might be fun to see if anyone can guess where I am? :-)

Austin's Infamous 6th Street! Once known as Pecan Street, its isted on the National Register of Historic Places.....most buildings dating back to the turn of the century. The epicenter of Austin's live music excitiment wih over 50clubs and music venues!

One Congress Place

Overlooking Congress Street Bridge.........this is where 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bas take flight......one of the most amazing sights you'll ever see! Batman eat your heart out!

The State Capitol - Austin's cornerstone......

Calvary Bronze... Terry's Texas Rangers Calvary

Riverwalk and Bikeways - Home of Lance Armstrong...

St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral..

Nightline....A young fellow on the plane told me the best place to get a view of Austin was at the top of the Omni Hotel.......17 Floors.....by Concierge pass only! lol.........And much to my surprise there was an outdoor swimming pool as well! Unfortunate my camera battery went dead just then..

Guesses? Don't forget to come back for the whole story~

Good guesses guys! One thing we can't do yet is cut and paste photos into google to find out where they're at! Or can we? :-) Jason, Gary and Steve - of course knew and were kind of nice to let the guessing ride...! :-) But Kris I think you were the first one to guess right - and you're right the 'guitar' was a pretty good give away! :-)

Now how cool is Austin??? Its kind of a funky college town - laid back and cool..........mixed up with some big-city technology - AND - the Live Music Capital of the World!

I'm here for a week on a orientation course......for.........2nd guess guys........Austin is the Head office and centre for what 'cutting edge' real estate company? lol

Like many U.S. cities, the Austin area has a challenge with traffic congestion. Traffic on U.S. 290 has increased more than 78 percent since 1990 as Manor and surrounding cities increase in population.

The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority is proposing construction of the Manor Expressway to alleviate congestion. This 6.2-mile toll road would be constructed in the median of the existing highway. Construction would begin in late 2009, with the road opening in 2013.

Residents learned the details of the Manor Expressway project last week at an Open House. A follow-up meeting to collect public input is planned for August 12.

The Mobility Authority focus is to create the modern regional transportation network in Central Texas. Current and future projects are key elements in a carefully planned, multi-modal transportation system designed to meet the diverse mobility needs of our fast-growing region.

The first modern toll roads in Central Texas began opening in the fall of 2006. First, the Texas Turnpike Authority opened the Loop 1 extension and portions of SH 45, and SH 130. Then in March 2007, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority opened the 183A project in Cedar Park and Leander. Throughout 2007 and 2008, the Texas Turnpike Authority continued opening segments of SH 45 and SH 130. In all more than 75 miles of new toll roads were constructed during this period at a cost of more than $4 billion.

Visit the Mobility Authority's website for maps of current and future projects, along with a new interactive tool showing what the Manor Expressway and other planned expressways in the region will look like. High speed tooled roads are planned to be built in the medians of currently congested highways. Drivers will have both tolled and un-tolled options.

Also read:
Will Light Rail Solve Downtown Austin Transit Woes?
Forbes Study Puts Austin's Growth Rate Among Best in Nation

Also visit:
Austin Real Estate Today