In an industry where this week can be a complete 180-degree turn from last, and where trends are only as “trendy” as today’s metrics, I am never surprised by anything new that comes out. I was swiping through my personally catered News on my iPhone (what an easy way to stay informed!) and I came across a new trend that intrigued me. According to Steve Brown, Real Estate Editor for the Dallas Morning News, in 2016, the average home size shrunk (only slightly) for the first time since 2009.

Brown cites the National Association of Home Builders who states that while the size drop is only a small amount, this may be the start of a growing trend to smaller houses, and that the appeal of the 4,000+ square foot center-hall colonials may be fading. For

THIS FRIDAY! BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS CHARMING TWO-STORY IN BELTERRA! IT'S GOT EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT IN A SOUTHWEST AUSTIN HOME - WOOD FLOORS, TALL CEILINGS, AND A VIEW! THOSE AND MANY MORE SURPRISES AWAIT YOU AT 177 GALLOWAY LANE! 

One of the things I love most about Circle C is all of the stuff you can do there!! It’s more than just a neighborhood with pretty, tree-lined streets and trendy homes, it’s a place where everyone of all ages can explore, enjoy, and relax!

As we all know, keeping kids interested, entertained and stimulated are among the many joys (and challenges!) of parenting. Luckily, Circle C has loads of options for indoor and outdoor fun. Here are five kid-friendly activities in and around Circle C to explore the next time you are looking for something new!

1. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s 279-acre botanical garden has a full schedule of youth and family programming to engage kids from toddlers to teens.
2. Blazer Tag, the largest laser

The best part of my job is helping people find their way home – that’s how I see it. Be they buyers or sellers, my clients need my help to keep that one basic need under control, shelter. If you’re out there and looking for a home, take a look below at some of my featured listings and let’s chat! Can’t find what you need here? Not to worry, we can set you up on an easy, and painless, search to find the right home for you! After all, looking for a house shouldn’t be a chore, it should be an EXPERIENCE! Found out what’s selling in Austin here!

FEATURED LISTINGS

7609 Escala Drive

3908 Sugarloaf Drive

7412 Mitra Drive

10807 Timber Circle

10612 Legends Lane

511 Shelf Rock Rd

14801 Falconhead Grove

STUNNING BRICK-FACED HOME SITS IN THE HEART OF ONION CREEK! This gorgeous, palatial home sits right in view of the Eighteenth Fairway of the Onion Creek Club golf course. Recently updated, this home features new dark wood flooring and new carpet, beautifully appointed modern kitchen, travertine floors in entry, beautiful dining room with HUGE wet bar, and so much more! The large master suite on the main floor includes a spa-quality en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, and private courtyard! This home has several patios which offer beautiful golf course views. In all, this home serves as the perfect entertainer’s dream as well as the perfect sanctuary for relaxation! Don’t miss out! Learn more about 10612 Legends Lane here! 

Features: 4 Bed, 3.5

January 2017 is “Beat the Spring Rush” Month!! …at least it is for the Ashley Austin Homes team! We are super excited to be starting off the New Year in Belterra with such a fast start. So many people ask me when the best time to sell is. The best (and truest!) answer is, THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT! You’re motivated – or at least thinking about it – now, then sell now! Why wait for everyone to hit the market in the Spring? Your buyer is out there now, find them and let’s make a deal.

That’s what my new clients at 177 Galloway Lane in Belterra have decided! And I’m happy to be able to help them achieve their goal of selling (early) in 2017. I’m so looking forward to selling their home in record time, like some of my other listings in

Getting your start in Southwest Austin, you inevitably get to see some of the most private and indescribable beauties that our Texas Hill Country city has to offer. That of course starts with – like most of ATX – an eclectic variety! From sprawling multi-acre properties, to quaint single-story homes just minutes from Lake Travis!! West Austin has so much to offer – and sometimes gets a bad rap for it. (I hardly could understand why!!). Just look at what we’ve been able to show the Austin world in the last few months…

10807 TIMBER CIRCLE, DRIPPING SPRINGS

FEATURES: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom; 1496 square feet; over 10 acres of rolling panorama of Hill Country views, NEW CARPET, unmatched privacy, quiet neighborhood, untouched

On a sunny afternoon, if you find yourself at either end of Barton Creek Boulevard, as I often do, take a drive along the sweeping avenue and take in all that grandeur that makes Barton Creek one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in all of Austin. I always lose my breath as you take that first slope down when heading in off of Bee Caves Road and seeing the Cliffside vistas, the wide-spanning bridge with untouched greenery below, and the lazily winding creek that offers this Shangri-La its name. You can lose yours too if your drive home looked like this…

I suppose it’s my love of this neighborhood that has led to my success here. In 2016, no other Austin agent had more sold listings than I did, and I set the standard when it came to days

On this MLK Day 2017, I was curious to know just how many cities across the US had streets named after the great Civil Rights leader. Would you be surprised to know that that number is over 900?! I sure was!! There’s a growing effort across the country to help restore the pride and prestige that has befallen some of the MLK Streets, Boulevards, and Avenues across the United States. Much like here in Austin, a street with a name like MLK should represent the best that a city has to offer! Check out what I learned here – and as always, Talk Soon!!

INSIDE SALES ASSOCIATE

We are looking to hire a driven, dynamic individual who is a disciplined self-starter who is able to set, meet and achieve regular goals. Whose primary focus will be to prospect, qualify, and close inbound and outbound leads setting strong appointments and managing leads in our contact management database system. You will obtain critical information about buyer / seller leads and schedule appointments with qualified leads for the Real Estate Team. 

WHO ARE WE?

Ashley Austin Homes is a growing independent residential real estate brokerage serving the greater Austin Metro area. We are a group of talented individuals who strive for and achieve lofty goals on a consistent basis. Ashley Austin Homes is a high