Milwaukee developer Ann Pieper Eisenbrown plans to build apartments in the historic Walker’s Point warehouse that was originally intended to become the second Global Water Center.
The Robinsons are patient — and extremely picky. Who knows how much, if any, of their ranch in North Austin will ultimately be offered to developers. Several years ago, when Apple Inc. bought and built its campus across the street, it did little to spur the ranching family to cash in on the clamor. But since they’re talking to developers around the world now about what could be built there — get that exclusive ABJ report here if you missed it — we thought readers would like to see the ranch…
The Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate is a listing of regional agents whose sales topped $5 million in 2017. This year, we received more than 430 responses, up from 380 a year ago. There were 13 agents (or agent groups) topping $30 million in sales in 2017, 38 over $20 million and 136 who sold $10 million-plus. Sixteen agents had more than 100 sides (when an agent represents either the buyer or seller in a deal). The Business Times is presenting the Who's Who in sections, with the first…
A mansion built by members of the Pillsbury family is on the market for $7.9 million. The property sits at 1400 Bracketts Point Road in Orono. Also known as Southways, the estate spans 25,297 square feet on 3.36 acres. It has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a wine cellar, a sauna, a billiard room and nine fireplaces. Charles A. Pillsbury founded the flour mill Pillsbury Co. in 1869. Family members John and Mary Pillsbury built the home in 1918. It served as the original Pillsbury…
The evolution of Rainey Street continues. The neighborhood has arguably seen more change in the past decade than any other part of the Austin area. Real estate reporter Marissa Luck dived into the history and future of Rainey Street for ABJ's March 30 cover story; go here to read what she found about what's being built in the area southeast of Austin's Central Business District. Despite the immense change that's occurred recently, even more transformation is in store. Rainey Street has shifted…
Not long ago millennials, commonly referred to as Gen Y, were thought to be permanent residents of their parents’ basements, with little to no interest in becoming homeowners. Let us not forget that just a few years ago, in 2015, about 24 million adults between the ages of 18-34 were stuck living with their parents, according to “‘The Changing Economics and Demographics of Young Adulthood,” a report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Fortunately for the housing market — and their parents — who…
When it comes to navigating San Antonio’s real estate market this summer, preparation is truly the key to success. After a stellar year for real estate in 2017, all signs point to another hot housing market. The year-to-date numbers show an increase in almost every statistic, including median sold price and closed sales, according to the San Antonio Board of Realtors (SABOR). The one statistic that hasn’t gone up, however, is inventory. These numbers have experts predicting another strong…
