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September home sales down year over year in Georgetown

Home sales were down year over year in Georgetown last month amid mixed changes to median prices and average days on market, according to data from Unlock MLS.

The breakdown

  • Overall sales declined by 40 homes across all three area ZIP codes.

  • Homes in two ZIP codes sold slightly faster year over year, but homes in the 78626 ZIP code spent over 30% more time on the market.

  • Changes in home price were mixed between ZIP codes.

  • Closed sales were down year over year, as were homes under contract.

 
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Blue Origin selects Hutto for $555M aerospace manufacturing facility

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space technology company, will build an advanced manufacturing and operations campus in Hutto, the city and state of Texas announced Oct. 8.

The big picture: The project, called Constellation Park, represents a nearly $555 million capital investment and will create more than 2,000 jobs, according to a news release from Gov. Greg Abbott's office.

The facility will be a production hub for satellite and communications technology.

A closer look: To come to the site, Blue Origin received a Texas Enterprise Fund grant of more than $18 million and a $10,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus.

Additionally, Williamson County, the city of Hutto and the Hutto Economic Development Corp. have extended incentives to Blue Origin. However, officials have said the terms of these deals will not be available until they are executed.

What they're saying: "Blue Origin's investment will have a ripple effect across Hutto and Williamson County, from job creation to opportunities for our schools and workforce to grow alongside a world-class aerospace company,” Hutto EDC board Chair Caitlin Morales said in the release.

 
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Round Rock Premium Outlets to mark 20th anniversary with weekend events

The Round Rock Premium Outlets, a Simon mall, will host community events from Oct. 15-18 to celebrate the shopping center's 20th anniversary.

What's happening? Per a news release from Simon Malls, retailers in the center will have in-store experiences over the weekend. Oct. 17 from noon-5 p.m., family-friendly events and games will be available, such as special touch-a-truck activities, face painting, balloon twisting and slime making.

What else? Other events include keychain personalization, bracelet making and a Y2K-themed photo opportunity for attendees, inspired by the year the center opened.

 
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Gym, Rooms to Go: Check out 6 major Austin-area permits filed this week

A new gym in Kyle, a Rooms To Go in Leander and a Brakes Plus in Georgetown are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

  1. Project Longhorn ($366 million): This project includes constructing a new one-story data center building.

  2. Texas Military Department Camp Mabry Building 8 ($36 million): This project involves constructing a 145,000-square-foot, two-story building.

  3. EōS Fitness ($6.4 million): This project involves constructing a 42,556-square-foot structure, including a 2,558-square-foot outdoor exercise area, to be used as a health and fitness club.

  4. Rooms To Go ($5.8 million): A Rooms To Go is coming to Leander, with construction set to wrap up next December.

  5. Brakes Plus ($1.5 million): This project involves the construction of an auto service facility with associated site work.

  6. Juanes Mexican Restaurant ($300,000): A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Round Rock, with construction set to wrap up in December.

 

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