As we finish 2019 and start 2020, there are always many questions about what the coming year will bring. The real estate market is no different. Will 2020 bring appreciation or deprecation of Bastrop home prices, fluctuation in mortgage interest rates, increase or decrease in building and what is expected regarding the amount of activity in the housing market? It’s impossible to know for sure but here are some predictions for 2020.
Freddie Mac’s latest forecast predicts that mortgage rates should remain at ultra-low levels in 2020 and even 2021, hovering around 3.8%. 2019 saw significant mortgage refinancing with rates so low and that will continue into 2020. The number of homes sold in 2019 is expected to reach around 6 million with slight increases
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This gorgeous double lot sits in the state park and offers 10.25 acres of land for you to enjoy. The current property includes an existing garage slab, new electric meter, added spigots and a stall that was added to the barn. There is a septic tank currently on the property but the condition is unknown. The land sits in a quiet area and is traversed be a wet weather creek. Build your dream home and enjoy all this land has to offer and unlimited potential for you to enjoy. 
Once Thanksgiving arrives, the holiday season is in full swing and this year is no exception with an abundance of holiday themed activities this weekend for you to enjoy. Start with a little shopping Saturday morning, November 30 at the Bastrop Farmer’s Market. This annual artisan market will feature a variety of unique artisans presenting handmade and original arts and crafts that are perfect for gift giving or decorating your home for the holidays.
When it comes time to sell your Bastrop home, you are likely to think a lot about the price and making sure it’s clean and ready for buyers to look at. It’s easy to forget about the fact that strangers will be coming into your home most likely when you aren’t there and what you should do to protect yourself and your possessions. What are the best ways to keep your home safe when you aren’t home?
Build your dream home and enjoy this beautiful golf course view! The 0.25 acre lot overlooks the #8 fairway of ColoVista golf course with panoramic views in the distance. The golf course is owned by POA, under professional management and open to the public with optional memberships available. This lot includes lawn service for a fee of $100 per month leaving your weekends free for enjoyment. The Mansion provides a great place to host events, weddings, meetings and parties.
The annual Men Who Cook culinary event is back for more fun with an International flair. On Saturday, November 23rd at the Bastrop Convention Center, men from the Bastrop area including community leaders, area business owners, elected officials and celebrities will don aprons and black tie attire while serving their favorite dish to the event attendees.
If you are looking for a new home, you will find many different homes to pick from when it comes time to find the perfect home. Depending on your price range and the size of the home you are looking for, you may be inundated with homes in subdivisions. These homes and subdivisions can be really appealing especially if they offer neighborhood amenities, newer homes with low maintenance and a desirable location. Make sure you think about your long term housing dreams and what is most important to you in a home before you make a permanent commitment. If you are looking for more freedom to live by your own rules, a subdivision may not be the best fit for you.
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Welcome home to this Cedar Creek Ranchette! This charming limestone ranch-style home includes three bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath on 6+ acres.
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What goes on in the middle of the night? Most people never know since they are deep asleep but many awake during the early morning hours wonder if they are alone. In Bastrop Opera House’s production of 4 a.m., you will meet an early morning jogger, a radio DJ, a modern Romeo and Juliet, the author of an unusual letter and other teen characters awake at this unique hour. Join this group of teens as they seek to discover if the monster under the bed is real and is there anybody out there?
If you have recently purchased a home for the first time, you may have decided you are ready to host your first formal gathering. Maybe you have had friends over for a backyard BBQ or impromptu drinks on the weekend but hosting a major holiday requires a little more planning and can be rather involved depending on how many people will be coming. If you have decided to take the plunge and host your first Thanksgiving soiree, here’s where to start to make sure you are ready for the big day.