This Week in Austin – From Open Houses to Hidden Gems

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Myrene Mae [email protected] & ianofAustin Texas Realtor REAL Broker
August 17, 2025

This Week in Austin – From Open Houses to Hidden Gems

 📈 Market Update & News 📰

🏡 Austin Market Shift: Bubble or Bounce?

With interest rates dipping, we’re breaking down what it means for buyers, sellers, and Austin’s economy. Is this the moment to jump in—or the start of another price surge? Hear local insights on where the market’s headed next.

🎉 Local Austin Area Events 🎟️

🌈 QUEERGXRL: Austin Pride

🎧 DJs: Kickit • Bad Apple • AI V Dam
📅 Aug 22, 2025 | 🕘 9PM–2AM
📍 Elysium Austin, 705 Red River St
💃 21+ | Desert cowboy vibes, dancing, and pride energy all night long!

🎨 Out West – August Open House

📅 Aug 22, 2025 | 🕖 7–10 PM
📍 The Cathedral, 2403 E 16th St
🎶 Local art, live music, open bar, & good vibes
✨ Featuring Abbey Engrav, Alyssa Dawn, El Baker, and more

💪 HYROX Physical Fitness Test

Hosted by F45 Training Brodie Lane
📅 Saturday, Aug 23 | ⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM (Doors open 8 AM)
📍 9911 Brodie Ln #300, Austin, TX 78748

Push your limits with the official HYROX PFT—great for first-timers or seasoned athletes to score, track progress, and train with purpose.

💼 Deal of the Week 📆

This week’s deal of the week is a move-in ready home in Manor with a spacious layout, great flow, and access to community amenities.

Key Highlights:

  • Bedrooms and Bathrooms: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 full, 1 half).

  • Size and Layout: 1,959 sqft home on a 0.104-acre lot.

  • Kitchen and Dining: Open concept kitchen with large pantry and flowing living area.

  • Interior Features: Central air, central heating, and two walk-in closets in the primary suite.

  • Community and Location: Located in Presidential Glen with community pool and easy access to parks and schools.

  • 🚨 $309,999 (many new interest rate options!)

If you are interested, just reply, and I will get you all the details!

📹 House Video & Tours 📺

🏡 Tour 7541 Redrick with Micky Dawn & ianofAustin

Step inside this unique property as we showcase its layout, standout features, and charm in a full walkthrough—perfect for buyers, real estate fans, or anyone curious about their next dream home.

🔨 New Construction 🏗️

Welcome to a rare opportunity where nature, community, and lifestyle come together. The Colony in Bastrop, TX, is a premier master‑planned community nestled among the piney woods and riverside beauty—just 20 minutes from Austin and minutes from downtown Bastrop
This thoughtfully developed community features homes from a lineup of first‑class builders, including Coventry Homes, known for its energy‑efficient Eco Smart program and expert craftsmanship across Texas

  • Home Designs: Single‑family floorplans ranging from about 1,600 to 3,000 sq ft (builders vary)

  • Starting Prices: From the high $300,000s with homes priced as low as $387,990

  • Community Amenities: Resort‑style Overlook and Prairie Vista amenity centers, pools, fitness facilities, trails, dog park, playgrounds, pickleball courts, and Colorado River access

  • Lifestyle Perks: Close to Bastrop’s historic downtown, Lost Pines State Park, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, and not far from Austin’s dining and entertainment

  • Schools: Served by Bastrop ISD

    Whether you're drawn to Coventry Homes’ sustainable Eco Smart standards—or the variety of quality home designs from trusted builders—The Colony delivers a perfect harmony of outdoor living, modern convenience, and community spirit.

    Discover the next level of lifestyle, style, and craftsmanship in Bastrop’s most vibrant new-home community.

    Question: How to be featured in my newsletter?
    Answer: Send Ian ([email protected]) and ask!

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