Look! There it goes! It's a bird, it's a plane...no, it's 177 Galloway Lane! Superman has nothing on this house, PENDING OVER THE WEEKEND!! We only just featured our newest listing on our website on Friday, and before you knew it, it was under contract. I have been saying for weeks that the market is not as quiet as some may say. There are rumblings under the surface of a shift back to Spring Selling - so like I've been saying since Christmas - LET'S BEAT THE RUSH! Who knows? We could even get your house under contract in record time, too.

If you missed out on this one, stay tuned! We've got more coming in Belterra soon. You can always check out our listing portfolio here and keep on top of everything that's currently on the market. Give me a call

According to Market Watch, this week we saw a third straight drop in mortgage rates. Pulling data from Freddie Mac, Market Watch reports that the rates on 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.09% (down from 4.12%) and 15-year fixed rates have a 3-week average of 3.34%. This of course comes after the post-election spike in rates, that caused a slow-down in the real estate market leading into the New Year.

What does this mean to you?? From a buyer’s perspective, the results are direct – it may be easier than a few months ago to get approved for that mortgage. Meaning, BUY NOW!! If you’re a seller, or thinking to sell, breathe easy. The clouds are clearing and it looks like those long-awaited buyers will be freed to purchase!

What experts were

HAPPY FRIDAY!! I am super excited to announce that my newest listing, 177 Galloway Lane in Belterra. Give me a call to set up a private showing. - Talk Soon, Ashley!! 

DELIGHTFUL BELTERRA CHARMER – MOVE IN READY!! This one-and-a-half story home sits on a quaint fifth-acre lot and boasts a soft brick and stone veneer and large front-facing windows. Upon entering this home, you are greeted by a rotunda-style entry, dark, textured wood floors and sweeping ceilings. The open floor plan allows for easy, comfortable living – or hosting a large group! A rounded archway leads to the family room and its soaring ceiling, gas fireplace, and backyard views. A modern kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, butler pantry,

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