kevin burns

While downtown sales continue to gain strength, there are many people who would like to buy but who are renting instead.

With record low interest rates and downtown bargains still to be found, it is surprising that more buyers aren't jumping into the market.

... While the financing market isn't as easy as it used to be, it's much better than it was a year ago. ...Kevin is a long-time downtown resident and an expert on the downtown Austin condo market.

Tonight, Spring hosted hundreds for a special party on the 41st floor of the newly formed tower.

After a shaky ride in a 20-person exterior construction elevator, visitors were treated to some of the highest views in Austin from a vantage point that has never before existed.

The national real estate markets are a mess. The economy is in recession, credit is very tight, jumbo rates remain high.

While the Austin market has stayed alive -- and actually thrived compared to the rest of the country -- it is a very tough time to be selling real estate.

Today, AustinTowers is very lucky to have the opportunity to interview Kevin Burns, the visionary founder of urbanspace Realtors.

Kevin is a long-time downtown resident and a true expert on the downtown Austin condo market.

Founded just 8 years ago, urbanspace has made its name as the most important downtown-focused real estate agency.

In this short period of time, it has grown to become one of the most successful agencies in the city.

For downtown Austin condo shoppers, there is no better way to survey downtown living options than the annual DANA Downtown Living Tour.

DANA just announced the details for the upcoming 2008 tour. Here is the announcement:

The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) is holding its 5th Annual Downtown Living Tour Sunday, October 19th, from noon to 5 pm.  The event showcases homes and the benefits of living in downtown Austin.
 

As predicted, Monarch has officially announced that they are switching their project from all-rental to all-condo.

This is big news, It's indicative of both the hot condo market and the weakness of the high-end downtown rental market.

The 29-story building at 805 West fifth street, is located just a block from Whole Foods.