Sabine Auction Pricing Analysis: Looking at MLS Sales

Courtesy AustinTowers Downtown Condo Blog  Sun, 02/21/2010 - 8:48pm

With one week until the Sabine auction , it is clear that many potential buyers are considering participating in the sale.

With starting bids as low as $85,000, bargain hunters will inevitably emerge looking for a great deal. The big question, however, is what is the right price for a Sabine unit.

For a few reasons, valuation of the Sabine units is particularly difficult.

First, the building has had real problems with noise complaints, elevator issues, and...



 

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