Erin Rost, Realtor

Open House Social Post. 🔻 PRICE ENHANCEMENT!🔻 NOW $629,000 — Reduced by $200,000! 💥 🌊

Charming Lake Travis Oasis – Perfect for Your Forever Home or Weekend Getaway! This beautifully remodeled 3-bed, 2-bath split-level lake home offers endless views of Lake Travis and exceptional outdoor living.

✨ Main Level: – Open-concept kitchen & living – Wall-to-wall windows with panoramic lake views – Spacious brand-new deck for relaxing or entertaining

✨ Lower Level: – Private guest suite w/ kitchenette – Additional living space + breathtaking sunrises & sunsets 🌅 💧 Located on a deep-water cove with access to the HOA boat ramp, this is your chance to live the lake life—boating, fishing, or just unwinding in total peace.

📍 Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own lakefront luxury at an unbeatable price!

📲 DM to schedule a private showing or learn more.

👻🎃 Spooky Fun in Austin for All Ages! 🎃👻

Looking for ways to celebrate Halloween in Austin? Whether you’re young, or just young at heart, there’s something for everyone this spooky season! 👇

🧙‍♀️ Halloween Bazaar – Shop eerie artisan goods, enjoy live music, and get into the Halloween spirit!
🎭 All Grown Up Halloween Party – Costumes, cocktails, and adult-only fun. Time to let your inner ghoul out!
🎃 Pumpkin Nights – Walk through larger-than-life pumpkin displays that light up the night — perfect for families and photo ops!
🚗 Haunted ATX – Take a ghost tour in a classic Cadillac hearse and explore Austin’s haunted hot spots.

🕸 Whether it’s thrills, chills, or family-friendly fun — Austin has it all this Halloween!

☕️✨ Best Coffee Spots in Austin, TX ✨☕️

Looking for your next caffeine fix or the perfect place to work, catch up with friends, or just vibe with Austin’s coffee culture? Here are a few local favorites:

📍 Houndstooth Coffee – A true Austin staple with expertly crafted espresso.
📍 Radio Coffee & Beer – Coffee by day, craft beer & live music by night.
📍 Mozart’s Coffee Roasters – Lakeside views + amazing pastries = perfection.
📍 Epoch Coffee – Open late, cozy vibes, great for creatives and students.
📍 Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors – Minimalist space, bold flavors.
📍 Summer Moon Coffee – Famous for their signature oak-roasted beans + “Moon Milk.”
📍 Jo’s Coffee – Home of the iconic “I love you so much” mural.

✨ Whether you’re a latte lover, cold brew enthusiast, or pastry + coffee pairer, Austin’s coffee scene has you covered!

📊 Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos Housing Market | August 2025

🏡 2,545 homes sold – ↓ 4.6% YoY
💲 $444,490 median price – ↑ 1.3% YoY
🆕 3,691 new listings – ↓ 2.0% YoY
📈 14,220 active listings – ↑ 13.0% YoY
📝 2,669 pending sales – ↑ 8.2% YoY
📦 5.9 months of inventory – ↑ from 5.1 last year
💰 $1.49B total volume – ↓ 2.2% YoY
📉 92.3% close-to-list price – down from 93.3%

✨ Takeaway: Buyers have more options with growing inventory, while sellers still see steady prices — Austin is edging toward a more balanced market.

🔻 PRICE ENHANCEMENT! 🔻
NOW $629,000 — Reduced $200,000! 💥

🌊 Lake Travis Oasis – Forever Home or Weekend Getaway!

This beautifully remodeled 3-bed, 2-bath split-level home offers stunning lake views and incredible outdoor living.

✨ Main Level:
• Open-concept kitchen & living
• Wall-to-wall windows with panoramic views
• Expansive new deck — perfect for relaxing or entertaining

✨ Lower Level:
• Private guest suite w/ kitchenette
• Additional living space + unbeatable sunrises & sunsets 🌅

💧 Tucked on a deep-water cove with access to the HOA boat ramp—ideal for boating, fishing, or unwinding lakeside.

📍 Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live the lake life at an unbelievable value!

📲 DM me for details or to schedule a private showing.

🎭 Featured Events for August
Family & Theatre Highlights
Bring It On: The Musical at Zilker Summer Musical (runs through Aug 16) — a free, energetic production for all ages
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Jurassic Quest (Aug 8–10) featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs at Palmer Events Center
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Kids’ events & creative workshops, including brick festivals and themed stage shows like Mary Poppins and SpongeBob Musical
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Music & Live Concerts
ACL Live at The Moody Theater / 3TEN hosts acts from Brit Floyd, Finneas, Charlotte Lawrence, to Mock Lobster across multiple August dates
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Free outdoor series: Drop‑In Summer Concert Series at Long Center lawn, plus Bands in Bloom and Blues on the Green still rocking into August
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Community support concerts including the Band Together Texas benefit show Aug 17 at Moody Center with acts like Miranda Lambert and Kelly Clarkson
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Festivals & Community Events
Austin Pride Festival & Parade (Aug 23 at Fiesta Gardens, parade begins at 8 PM) — free this year and showcasing local artists plus community events all month
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Central Market Hatch Chile Festival (Aug 6–19) — food celebrations in-store plus free public family-friendly events on Aug 8 and 16
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Chingona Fest Texas at Moody Amphitheater — empowering festival celebrating Latinas through music, art, and film
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Entertainment & Nightlife
Freak Chic: A Southern Playas’ Burlesque (Aug 8–9, 21+ only) — live performances, vendors and nightlife flair at Sterling Stage
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Texas Burlesque Festival (Aug 20) — classic and contemporary burlesque performances across three nights
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🌳 Outdoor Adventures & Daytime Fun
Cool off kayaking, paddleboarding or strolling along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Hike‑and‑Bike Trail surrounding Zilker Park and Barton Springs
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Beat the heat indoors with film screenings at Paramount Summer Movie Series or browse Arcade UFO / Pinballz arcades, and visit museums like Blanton, Ransom Center or Bob Bullock
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🍽️ Food, Drinks & Local Discoveries
Fiasco BBQ — new East Austin food trailer opening July brings top-tier smoked meats from a chef with NYC Michelin roots
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Siti — a second location by Chef Laila Bazahm blending Southeast Asian “hawker-style” street food into a modern dining experience on East 11th
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🗓️ Social Media-Ready Post
**Austin August Bucket List**
🎶 Live free shows and local music at ACL Live
🌈 Join Austin Pride Festival & Parade (Aug 23)
🦖 See Jurassic Quest, musicals & family shows
🍽️ Taste Hatch Chile Festival specials and visit Fiasco BBQ or Siti
🎭 Catch bold burlesque & unique festivals like Chingona Fest

Tag events, venues, and don’t forget city-wide hashtags

✔️ Tips for Planning
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Check official event websites Event details can shift last-minute
Stay hydrated + use sunscreen August is hot — average temps in mid‑90s ℉
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Book tickets early Popular shows and festivals fill up fast

Austin shines in August with sizzling events, community energy, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re after food, art, music, or just pure Texas summer vibes, there’s something for every vibe. Enjoy your August in ATX!

📊 Greater Austin Market Report – June 2025
Here’s a snapshot of how the Austin real estate market performed last month:

🏡 Sales Activity
Total Sales: 3,248 ⬆️ 2.3% YoY

Total Sales Volume: $1.85B ⬆️ 4.2% YoY

Median Sale Price: $430,000 ⬇️ 1.8% YoY

Average Sale Price: $569,486 ⬆️ 1.9% YoY

Median Days on Market: 39 days ⬆️ 8 days YoY

Average Price per SqFt: $255 ⬇️ 1.1% YoY

Average Home Size Sold: 2,197 SqFt

💰 Homes Sold by Price Range
Price Range # of Homes Sold
$0–$199,999 85
$200,000–$299,999 511
$300,000–$399,999 823
$400,000–$499,999 546
$500,000–$599,999 358
$600,000–$699,999 248
$700,000–$799,999 184
$800,000–$999,999 204
$1M–$1.19M 87
$1.2M–$1.39M 59
$1.4M+ 142

🔍 Quick Insight:
The $300K–$399K price range remains the hottest segment, followed by strong activity in the $400K–$499K range. Luxury sales ($1.4M+) also held steady with 142 homes sold in that bracket alone.

📉 While the median price dipped slightly, buyer activity and overall volume increased — a sign that summer demand remains solid despite price adjustments.

🌟 Top Listing Agent – June 2025! 🌟
I'm honored to be recognized as a Top Listing Realtor this past month — a big thank you to my incredible clients, colleagues, and community for trusting me with one of the most important moves of your life.

Whether you're thinking about listing now or just want to talk strategy for the future, I’m here to help every step of the way — with experience, hustle, and heart. 💪🏡

📞 Let’s connect and get your home SOLD.