400k doesn't do anything for you in Austin now! (Bowie: transfer, construction)

[TXEX06]

Originally Posted by WildChicken

What exactly should my realtor be doing for me besides emailing me new mls listings via some listserve?

A good realtor can know of properties that never make it to an mls.

[WildChicken]

Originally Posted by sojourner77

I can understand - I was in that exact same position in 2007 with a budget of ~$225K. I wouldn't accept a "fixer upper" in 78749 or 78739. I ended up buying new in 78748.

The problem is that new SFH construction is really expensive now for decent areas. Areas with good schools run $400K on up for new construction unless you live way out by the lake or something - then you can get in for the low 300's. In town with mediocre schools will start at $300K.

Not looking for new construction.

[WildChicken]

Originally Posted by TXEX06

A good realtor can know of properties that never make it to an mls.

and how do they find these non Mls properties?

[Trainwreck20]

Originally Posted by WildChicken

and how do they find these non Mls properties?

Former clients will often tell their realtor when they are planning to sell again; however, I would think only a small percent would end up not being on the MLS...most sellers are going to want the exposure to the market regardless.

Btw, this Venn diagram doesn't exactly apply, but the idea is the same....you seem to be looking at the middle of a Venn diagram with about 10 circles to it and wanting the house that falls in all 10 of them.

[sojourner77]

Originally Posted by WildChicken

Not looking for new construction.

But you don't want to spend 40-50K in repairs?? That would be one of the "ten circles" mentioned in the post above. The reality is that no one who owns one a property like the one you are looking for is willing to sell it for <$400K unless they died with no children, or their realtor doesn't speak English and you screw them on the paperwork.

Honestly, I would just wait it out until the market stabilizes or drops, and/or you get the raise that you need to afford what you want. For the last 4 months, you've been running circles on this forum asking people to find you a unicorn.

[ATX Wahine]

Raise your budget or plan on renovations. These are your two choices. Accept them, determine your priorities, and stop asking strangers on the Internet to perform a miracle on your behalf.

[WildChicken]

How is Sendera in south Austin?

[riaelise]

[Trainwreck20]

Originally Posted by WildChicken

How is Sendera in south Austin?

Is this in response to something? I am confused.

But in any case, it is either in South or Southwest Austin, don't know if there is an official definition of those two areas, but I agree that many people would consider it SW instead of S. Is that your question is related to?

[WildChicken]

Originally Posted by Trainwreck20

Is this in response to something? I am confused.

But in any case, it is either in South or Southwest Austin, don't know if there is an official definition of those two areas, but I agree that many people would consider it SW instead of S. Is that your question is related to?

No, how is that neighborhood.