HOMES SALES SOAR IN APRIL, FUELED BY TAX CREDIT

AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) - Central Texas home sales skyrocketed nearly 31 percent in April and pending sales were up almost 47 percent from a year ago, as buyers rushed to beat the April 30 deadline for a federal income-tax credit, the Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) reported.

ABOR reported that real estate agents sold 2,043 homes in April compared with 1,561 in April 2009. The median sale price was unchanged at $190,700.

From January through April, sales are up 17 percent.

The amount of time homes were on the market fell 13 percent, to an average of 69 days vs. 79 a year ago. The number of homes on the market in April — 10,749 active listings — amounted to a 6.5-month's supply, which represents a balanced market.

Sales of condominiums and townhouses also were strong in April, with the 213 sales amounting to a 63 percent increase from a year ago. Pending sales for condos and townhouses rose 70 percent.

June Events In Austin

06/3/10 to 06/6/10

Austin PRIDE 2010

Austin & GLBT community comes

together to celebrate Austin PRIDE 2010

with live music performances, film

screenings, a 5k run, parades & more.

06/22/10 to 06/27/10

Guitar Foundation of America International Convention & Competition

The Austin Classical guitar society host over 60 events

in six days during this collaborative classical music

festival. Headline concerts include Pepe Romero, LA

Guitar Quartet, Adam Holzman with the Miro Quartet,

Grisha, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Dont miss

the dailey lectures, classes, vendor fair, workshops, and

evening receptions.

06/26/10

4th Annual Austin African American Book Festival

This celebration of African American literature will be a family

oriented fun filled day of celebrating the joy of reading.

6/10/10 to 6/13/10

Republic of Texas Biker Rally

The states largest motorcycle gathering attracts thousands

of bikers for rides, parades, and music.

6/21/10 to 6/26/10

Chamber Music Festival of Marble Falls

Free Concerts each night at 7om. Concerts include W.C. Jameson

and songwriters in the Round, Michelle Schumann & Joel Becktell.

Danny Brooks and friends, Harlan Hodges & company, and members of the Blue Rose Trio.

6/6/10

Night of the Bat

Join the crowds as Austin hosts its first annual celebration of the 1.5

million Mexican free-tailed bats that call Austin home. Night of the Bat

events include a 5k bat run, a batman screening at paramount theatre

with special guest Adam West, live music on Congress Avenue bridge, and the

chance to see the worlds largest urban bat colony take flight at dusk.

One-of-a-Kind Property in Prestigious Neighborhood

Summer Camps for Kids

Adventure Cook

Each of the five days the cooks will do two unique recipes. In between the recipes we will run around on the playground (weather permitting) to get our crazies out. As always there will be a story tied to each of the recipes. We are really excited about this format as we have to pass on so many recipes due to the time constraints on our class. Imagine, 4 hours nothing is off limits!

Ages: 3 and up
Dates: Session I - July 19-23 Session II – July 26–30
Cost: $180
Phone: (281) 846-5437
For more info, visit us online.

Austin Aztex Youth Soccer Program

Austin Aztex Youth Soccer Camps offer the best value and experience to any youth players in the greater Austin area. All our camps are coached by professional soccer players from the Austin Aztex soccer team who offer the highest level of coaching and experience to youth players.
Ages: 4-18
Dates: June 7 – August 13
Cost: $175-$225
Phone: (512) 335-8881
For more info, visit us online.

Austin Centex Basketball Camp
Campers can expect to learn: Footwork fundamentals, ball-handling, and individual moves to the basket. Team concepts and essentials such as: screens and cuts to basket. The correct defensive stance for on and off the ball and how to play defense according to their position. Special attention will be given to developing self-confidence, a positive mental attitude and motivation.
Ages: Incoming 1st -9th graders
Dates: July 6 -13
Cost: $160
Phone: (512) 743-5118
For more info, visit us online.

Austin Children's Theater
A creative journey into the realm of theatre using each theme to spark the imagination. Camps focus on teaching the creative process through theatre, art projects and music.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: Weekly - June through August
Cost: $250
Phone: (512) 927-6633
For more info, visit us online.

Austin Football Boot Camp

Austin Football Boot Camp is a skills and fitness opportunity for aspiring young people between 7 and 14 years old. Learning the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, position responsibility and fitness is of paramount importance to future "grid iron" success on the field and in life. A major goal is for young players to build an overall love for the game through positive reinforcement, motivation and individual instruction.
Ages: 7-14 years old
Dates: June 14-19; June 21-26; July 12-16; July 19-23
Cost: $55 per week-long camp & includes a T-shirt & backpack
Phone: (512) 419-8944
For more information, visit us online.

Dance Discovery

Dance Camps for Children. All June and July camps have the option of performing at the Dougherty Arts Theatre with us Aug. 1-2.
Ages: 3-8
Dates: July 20-23 The 12 Dancing Princesses, July 20-23 So You Think You Can Dance?, July 27-30 Camp Rock, Aug. 3-6 Tinkerbell’s Peter Pan, August 10-13 Alice in Wonderland, August 17-20 Under the Sea, August 24-27 Dancerella
Cost: $100/week
Phone: (512) 419-7611
For more info, visit us online.