Hi Mel,
You are not going to be able to find much in the 78736 zip code. It sounds like you want to stay South/ Southwest. I think that a great area to look at is the 78745 , 78748, or 78749 zip codes. If you are a first time home buyer you need to buy your home before December 1st to get the $8,000 tax credit from the government. I actively work in South and Southwest Austin and would be happy to set up a search for you - just let me know.

Sincerely,
Crystal Kilpatrick
Homes ATX, Realtor since 2000 http://www.CrystalKilpatrick.com

Mel,

Hello. Happy Monday. Yes you can find homes in the 78736 in your price range. Do not let others tell you can not! Here are 3 properties in the 78736 zip code from $120k-$165k in area W for you to look at; http://actris.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=984350941&am…

Here are some other zip codes around the 78736 you may wish to consider; 78735,78737,78738,78739,78749 here are 10 properties in those areas you might wish to look at; http://actris.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=888992015&am…

You can create more specific searches and save your criteria by visiting http://searchingtexashomes.idxre.com/idx/advsearch.cfm?cid=3…

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Congrats on the decision to buy a home in South Austin, you are making a wise choice. Good luck to you.

HAPPY HOUSE HUNTING,

Gavin St.Louis
Texas Managing Broker/Realtor
BuyersHouseRealty
"Showing You the Real Estate Rebate"

Mel,

Are you a first time home buyer, or have not owned a home in the last three years? If so, you don't want to wait too long. The $8000 tax credit expires at the end of November.

You can create and save your own custom search for all homes that are for sale on the Central Texas MLS at my website at http://www.thomas-griffin.com. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.


Sincerely,

Thomas Griffin
Keller Williams Realty
512-751-3858
realestate@thomas-griffin.com

Mel,

I have a listing that meets the two pieces of criteria you wrote about. Please either call me or visit my website for more information.

Thank you,

Kathleen Bauerle Vernon
Third Generation Austin Realtor
512-567-9909
Exit SW Jackson Properties
kvernon@austin.rr.com

There won't be much to choose from in that price range in zip 78736, but you will have a few homes. It's a neat area, not too far from shopping, the lake, downtown, etc.. I'll be happy to give you details of the homes which are available. Just contact me so I can visit with you more to narrow down exactly what you are looking for. Have a great week!

Jana McCool/RE/MAX Austin Associates
512/280-2665
Jana@JanaMcCool.com

Mel,

Currently, according to the MLS there are 3 three homes available from $149,000 to $160,000 range. At this time, I do not know remainer of your home search criteria, but would happy to discuss this with you and assist you in finding you your new home. My contact information is available on my web site.