If there is one rule in predicting what will happen in the housing market, it’s that strong job growth drives strong real estate demand. This is why the Austin market was red hot during the tech boom and why the market was stagnant during the tech bust — even as real estate prices soared in…
Austin Crane Shortage
Austin’s KXAN is reporting tonight that an acute shortage of cranes and crane operators is complicating high-rise construction in Austin. We’ve heard numerous reports from developers that a scarcity of construction labor — and skilled general contractors and sub-contractors — is leading to escalating constructions costs, and higher condo prices in the end. According to the story: “There’s no…
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Reserving a Condo: Up-front Payment Requirements
In July, more than 100 Austin condo buyers reserved units in projects such as the Austonian, the Four Seasons, and the W Hotel & Residences. All three of these projects have one thing in common: they are currently empty lots. Actually, in the case of the Four Seasons Residences, the building site is currently a…
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SoCo Lofts Near Completion on South Congress
While dozens of high rise condo projects rise from the ground in downtown Austin, interesting condo developments are also nearing completion in other parts of the city. One notable project is the SoCo Lofts which is nearing completion in the red hot South Congress district. This 69-unit condo development with ground-floor retail is located near…