Best in Texas™: Seven Best Austin Area Towns for Christmas by ALEX.realestate

ALEX Labs just reviewed “The twinkliest town in Texas” by Culture Map. All 7 destinations are an easy day trip from Austin. Dripping SpringsThough much of the season is geared around kids, the many distilleries, wineries, and breweries clustered around Dripping Springs offer some holiday fun for the adults. Hire a van to bop around some of Texas’ most spirited spots, including Jester King Brewery, Vista Brewing, Desert Door Sotol, and Deep Eddy Vodka. If nap time doesn’t completely waylay plans, Christmas on Mercer on December 2 is the perfect place for some buzzed shopping.”Research Dripping Springs real estate.FredericksburgWith its historic buildings and rows of quaint shops, Fredericksburg always seems ready to break into an Irving Berlin ditty. During Christmastime, the streets erupt into a full production number. Through January 7, 2024, the town’s market square hosts a daily lighting ceremony showcasing tales of Fredericksburg’s German heritage and Christmas carols. The Marktplatz also offers an ice-skating rink and one of Texas’ most dazzling selfie spots: a 26-foot tall wooden spinning Christmas pyramid.Research Fredericksburg real estate.GeorgetownForget Stars Hollow. Rory and Lorelai Gilmore’s hometown wishes it could conjure up half the Yuletide magic as this Austin suburb. Visit the weekend of December 1 and 2 to catch the annual Christmas Stroll. The town’s downtown hosts a family-friendly festival with vendors, live music, a parade, and plenty of festive food each year. And the Snow in the Park event ensures a White Christmas.Research Georgetown real estate.Johnson CityJohnson City’s reputation as the “twinkliest town in Texas” isn’t a mere boast. Its downtown display, illuminated through January 7, 2024, is truly a spectacle with more than two million bulbs glittering in the night sky. The Blanco County Courthouse is the sparkling hub of several community events throughout the season. Don’t miss the annual chili cook-off on December 9, sponsored by some of the Hill Country’s best wineries and distilleries.Research Johnson City real estate.Marble FallsSure, it sounds like a third grader’s fever dream, but bumper cars on ice are actually a thing in Marble Falls — offering slip-sliding fun for those who have never heard of a salchow. Less bumpy are the other activities, from a pop-up s’mores bar on December 1 to weekend market days.Research Marble Falls real estate.New BraunfelsMaybe it’s the easygoing river lifestyle, but New Braunfels has always played by its own rules. That’s especially true during the holiday season, when kids are delighted by visits from the chaps-clad Cowboy Kringle instead of good ole Saint Nick. That individualistic spirit carries over to the town’s schedule of events, including a one-person telling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on December 3 and caroling at the Natural Bridge Caverns.Research New Braunfels real estate. WimberleyThis charming hamlet has no shortage of holiday diversions like the annual Trail of Lights, a walking tour running through December 26. But before the stroll, expect to open the wallet. Wimberley Square is teeming with one-of-a-kind shops selling everything from boho Western gear to French country home goods. The hospitality scene is no slouch, either. Grab a quick pie at Community Pizza or splurge on shellfish and champagne at RR12 Supper Club.Research Wimberley real estate. ALEX knows more about Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Georgetown, Johnson City, Marble Falls, New Braunfels and Wimberley than just about anybody. If you have any questions, I am always here. Just call, text or email me. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA, CEO, BrokerAlexander Tiffany Southwest dba ALEX.realestateChairman, ALEX Cares v 713.591.9902o 713.918.9951e diane@alex.realestate PS – If you are a Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Georgetown, Johnson City, Marble Falls, New Braunfels or Wimberley real estate agent or broker, and you want to be one of the few armed with the best research, analysis, marketing and White Glove Service for you and your clients contact me! Diane

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Wimberley, Oct 2023, Net Sale Price, Trend, Key Statistics, by ALEX.realestate

ALEX Labs just completed analysis of Wimberley single family sales, reported to the Austin Board of Realtors, for October 2023, as of November 2. In about 60 seconds, know more about the Wimberley real estate market than almost anyone!  THE ONLY SOURCE ALEX is the only source of: (1) Wimberley Net Sale Price Statistics (Net Sale Price = Sale Price LESS Repairs LESS Seller Contributions to Closing Costs.)(2) Austin Board of Realtors Specific Seasonal Trend Model (Seasonal Trend) applied to monthly sales. SEASONAL TREND 7 sales:Down 53% from the previous month.Down 59% from the same month last year.Seasonal Trend predicted a 3.47% reduction from September 2023.$4.0 million total net sales volume:Down 60% from the previous month.Down 72% from the same month last year. NET SALE PRICE $576,000 median:Up 9% from the previous month.Up 3% from the same month last year.$273 per square foot median:Up 4% from the previous month.Down 17% from the same month last year.$571,286 average:Down 14% from the previous month.Down 33% from the same month last year.$287 per square foot average:Down 12% from the previous month.Down 26% from the same month last year. NET SALE PRICE DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICE 6.4% median discount:Down 21% from the previous month.Down 46% from the same month last year.7.7% average discount:Down 40% from the previous month.Down 44% from the same month last year. CUMULATIVE DAYS FROM LISTING TO ESCROW 30 median days:Down 38% from the previous month.Down 38% from the same month last year.68 average days:Up 29% from the previous month.Up 49% from the same month last year. LUXURY INSIGHTS $792,000 high net sale:Down 65% from the previous month.Down 71% from the same month last year.$356 high net sale per SF:Down 48% from the previous month.Down 50% from the same month last year. ALEX REAL ESTATE STAT PACKS Get any or all Stat Packs ALEX Studios currently publishes 40 Stat Packs in the Greater Austin area. If you are interested in an area we are not currently publishing, or if you have any questions, contact me. I’m always available! Diane ALEX knows more about Wimberley than just about anybody. If you have any questions, I am always here. Just call, text or email me. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA, CEO, BrokerAlexander Tiffany Southwest dba ALEX.realestatev 713.591.9902o 713.918.9951e diane@alex.realestate PS – If you are an Agent or Broker in Wimberley and want to be one of the few armed with the best research, analysis, marketing and White Glove Service for your clients and for you contact me! Diane SUMMARY TABLE DAYS FROM LISTING TO ESCROW NET SALE PRICE* PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICE TOTAL NUMBER OF SALES TOTAL NET SALES* VOLUME NET SALE PRICE* PER SF NET SALE PRICE* PER HOME LIST PRICE PER SF LIST PRICE PER HOME HIGH LIST PRICE PER SF & HIGH NET SALE PRICE* PER SF HIGH LIST PRICE & HIGH NET SALE PRICE* PROJECT TEAM Teale Miller, Consulting AnalystJanez Novak, Senior Consulting AnalystGeorge Alexander, Project Lead

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Wimberley One Minute Real Estate Tour by ALEX.realestate

ALEX Labs just completed analysis of Wimberley single family sales reported to the Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) for September 2023. In about 60 seconds know more about the Wimberley real estate market than almost anyone!  ALEX is the only source of: (1) Net Sale Price Statistics (Net Sale Price = Sale Price LESS Repairs LESS Seller Contributions to Closing Costs.)(2) Austin Board of Realtors Specific Seasonal Trend Model (Seasonal Trend) applied to monthly sales. SEASONAL TREND 15 sales is a 38% decrease from August 2023, and down 48% from September 2022. $9,977,550 total net sales. A 32% decrease from August 2023, and down 65% from September 2022.Seasonal Trend predicted a 10% reduction from August 2023.  LUXURY INSIGHTS $2,250,000 high net sale price was up 43% from August 2023, and down 61% from September 2022. $2,445,000 high list price was up 44% from August 2023, and down 58% from September 2022.$691 high net sale price per SF was down 23% from August 2023, and down 53% from September 2022.$734 high list price per SF was down 26% from August 2023, and down 50% from September 2022. KEY STATISTICS Median Cumulative Days on Market: 48, down 2% from August 2023, and a 109% increase from September 2022.Median Net Sale Price: $530,000, down 1% from August 2023, and up 1% from September 2022.Median Net Sale $ per Square Foot: $262, down 11% from August 2023, and a 6% decrease year-over-year.Median Net Sale $ % Discount from List Price: 8%, marking a 34% increase from August 2023. ALEX REAL ESTATE STAT PACKS Get any or all Stat Packs ALEX Studios currently publishes 40 Stat Packs in the Greater Austin area. If you are interested in an area we are not currently publishing, or if you have any questions, contact me. I’m always available! Aaron ALEX knows more about Wimberley than just about anybody. If you have any questions, I am always here. Just call, text or email me. Aaron Alexander, BA, Senior PartnerAlexander Tiffany Southwest dba ALEX.realestatev 214.886.0816o 713.918.9951e aaron@alex.realestatew https://aaronalexander.alex.realestate/ PS – If you are an Agent or Broker in Wimberley and want to be one of the few armed with the best research, analysis, marketing and White Glove Service for your clients and for you contact me! Aaron SUMMARY TABLE DAYS FROM LISTING TO ESCROW NET SALE PRICE* PERCENT DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICE TOTAL NUMBER OF SALES TOTAL NET SALES* VOLUME NET SALE PRICE* PER SF NET SALE PRICE* PER HOME LIST PRICE PER SF LIST PRICE PER HOME HIGH LIST PRICE PER SF & HIGH NET SALE PRICE* PER SF HIGH LIST PRICE & HIGH NET SALE PRICE* PROJECT TEAM Teale Miller, Consulting AnalystJanez Novak, Senior Consulting AnalystGeorge Alexander, Project Lead

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