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Get all the details on The Domain's first high-rise apartment building

The Bowen's units feel more like high-end homes than apartments.

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Sleek, sophisticated, and modern, The Bowen is the very definition of chic living in Austin. It's also the first high-rise in the trendy Domain area, bringing a lifestyle like no other with its curated interiors and stellar amenity spaces.

The building is currently pre-leasing for fall 2021 move-ins, but you can get a closer look at your possible new home right now.

The location
An upscale urban and pedestrian lifestyle is yours, with delectable dining, incredible shopping, thriving arts and cultural venues, buzzing nightlife, and exciting entertainment all at your doorstep. Savor a meal at North Italia, stock up on groceries at Whole Foods, raise a glass at Cru, or share dessert at Copper Restaurant & Dessert Lounge.

Situated on Gracie Kiltz Lane in The Domain South End, The Bowen is accessible to the business district in downtown Austin, just minutes from Tesla in North Austin, close to the Apple campus, and puts Amazon, Facebook, and Expedia in your backyard at the Domain 10 office tower.

Its homes
Take your pick from visually stunning studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes, plus a handful of three-bedroom penthouse suites. The interior details are on par with what you'd find in a luxury home, with apron-front sinks, quartz countertops, and designer fixtures all standard.

Its amenities
Five-star living is the name of the game here, complete with a boutique bar and concierge service. Work out in the club-quality fitness center, take a dip in the resort-style pool (or just relax in the cabanas or on the sun deck), or kick back in the clubroom and resident lounge.

Your four-legged friends also get first-rate treatment with a dog run, bark park, and pet spa. There's a coworking space for day and a private dining room for evening entertaining, as well as electric vehicle charging stations and controlled-access parking.

Its info
You can take a virtual tour and apply now by visiting The Bowen's website.

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Homebuyers can afford to be picky as Austin housing inventory rises

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Housing economist Clare Losey said the most significant factor affecting home sales in Austin is high mortgage rates.

The latest real estate report from Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) has revealed housing inventory is still on a steady rise in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA, creating more choices for potential homebuyers as they navigate a high interest rate market.

Residential home sales dipped by a mere 1.5 percent year-over-year from October 2023, amounting to 2,248 closed sales in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA. Median prices have also dropped to $430,000, or 3.2 percent less than this time last year. More than 3,300 new home listings were added on the market — a 7.4 percent increase from 2023 — bringing the total number of active home listings to 11,599.

According to Unlock MLS and ABoR housing economist Clare Losey, Ph.D., October's mortgage rates stood at 6.4 percent and are showing no signs of a significant drop in the near future. Even heading into 2025, Losey says potential homebuyers who are biding their time in the hopes of seeing rates plummet "may be in for a long wait."

"In the meantime, sellers must recognize that bringing buyers to the table requires a more aggressive pricing approach," Losey said. "Even in a more balanced market, buyers with limited purchasing power are struggling to meet current price expectations."

As for the overall health of the Central Texas housing market, 2024 Unlock MLS and ABoR president Kent Redding labeled recent news reports that called Austin "ground zero" for a downturn as an "extreme over-exaggeration."

"Austin led the state and nation in record-breaking home price growth and sales activity during the pandemic," Redding said. "For three years, near-zero housing inventory, numerous offers above list price and a rapid-paced market raised home prices and left little negotiating power for buyers. During this record-setting growth, ABoR and Unlock MLS consistently emphasized the unsustainability of the rapid growth, and now, our market is working to balance those extremes."

Central Texas housing trends in October 2024

In Travis County, 979 homes were sold last month — a slight 2.5 percent increase from last year. Median prices remained flat year-over-year at $510,000. Active home listings continued growing to 5,702 homes, which is 9.4 percent more year-over-year.

In Williamson County, 807 homes were sold in October, with median prices steadily dropping to $420,000. There were 1,028 new home listings on the market, showing a 4.5 percent increase from October 2023, bringing the total number of active home listings to 3,369.

Residential home sales dropped by nearly eight percent in Hays County in October, totaling 315 sales. Median prices also fell 5.5 percent year-over-year to $359,000. Active listings rose 6.6 percent year-over-year to 1,740 homes with the addition of 534 new listings on the market.

Meanwhile, 114 homes were sold in Bastrop County last month, which is 4.4 percent more than this time last year. Median prices dropped by a single percentage point year-over-year to $355,000. There were 654 active listings on the market in October, and 152 new home listings, representing a 1.3 percent slip in new inventory when compared to last year.

Only 33 homes were sold in Caldwell County in October to reflect a near 14 percent decline year-over-year from October 2023. Median prices fell to $262,990, which was a 13.5 percent decrease from last year. There were 136 active homes on the market last month, and 40 new homes added on the market.

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