ROUND ROCK HOMES! - 12/30/08 01:33 PM
 
 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS!
Kiplinger's Personal Finance in May 2008 released its rankings of best places to live, work and play, and the Austin-Round Rock metro area ranked No. 6.
According to Kiplinger's, the ranking looks for places with "strong economies and abundant jobs, then demand reasonable living costs and plenty of fun things to do."
Jane Bennett Clark, Senior Associate Editor, had this to say about Round Rock: "This family-oriented suburb boasts topnotch public schools along with a local economy that includes Dell, three hospitals and a brisk business in sports tourism thanks to the playing fields it rents out for tournaments."
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A FISHING STORY... - 12/28/08 06:06 PM
Several years ago I was on a missions trip along the Sea of Cortez. After several days of grueling work, some of the locals wanted to invite us to go deep sea fishing. I had never been and was excited about the proposition.

Early the next morning we were taken out by a local to the deep waters. It was April and the whales had come in. It was very exciting to watch them up close. I also observed some dolphins at play, a sea turtle and a few seals.
After about an hour the captain moved the boat into open … (1 comments)

3 Red flags for Verde Oaks! - 12/27/08 12:14 PM
 
 

Here is a story about a Realtor who, in good faith, brought his client to visit a beautiful new apartment complex in North Austin. The first sign of trouble might have been that the staff seemed to turn over awe fully fast for a new complex. The people I met the first time I went on the pre-visit were mostly all gone.

The second red flag might have been the fact that everyone who worked there seemed to have trouble returning phone calls. When I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE! From the Mangement team to the leasing … (10 comments)

JUST SOLD!! - 12/27/08 11:23 AM
 
 
 
JUST SOLD!!
  
This beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath  1556 sq. ft.  home built in 2005 backs up to the woods and mature landscape. My client is extremely happy! ‘The home included a fridge, washer and dryer and some really great upgrades. Listed at 119,000 and purchased at 115,000 on an FHA at 3% down and a great interest rate This home is in Hutto, Texas just 10 minutes East of Round Rock and about 15 minutes North/East of downtown Austin.
Now is a great time to buy. Interest rates are down and we are dealing with … (1 comments)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! - 12/27/08 10:56 AM
 

 
 
 
 
WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR 2008 HAS BEEN!! We love living in Central Texas and are making new friends everyday. I want to thank each of you on active rain for your friendship and mentorship over the past year with so many great tips and articles.
We were very busy this year as a family. So much has happened that there is not room enough to post about it. God has kept us healthy and is opening many doors of opportunity. I pray that each one of you will have a blessed 2009.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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DEAR SANTA! - 12/21/08 04:57 PM
 
DEAR SANTA:
I have been a good Realtor all year long and I have a very short list for you.

 1. Clients who are weary of looking at homes and ready to buy.
2. A few hundred listing.
3. Clients to buy those listings.
4. More great Active Rain friends.
 
 
 
 
 
WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
 
Alan Kirkpatrick
roundrockhomes@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STONY POINT HELPS PUT ROUND ROCK ON THE HIGHSCHOOL FOOTBALL MAP!!! - 12/14/08 01:06 PM
 
 
I was in Waco at the home of the Baylor Bears yesterday to watch high school football. The Stony Point Tigers were facing the Allen Eagles in the State Semi finals of the 5A high school football. What an incredible game! I have a Freshman and Junior who attend Stony Point in Round Rock Texas and we are all so proud of our football team!
The Allen Eagles have been here before but few people knew anything about Round Rock Football (just 15 minutes North of Austin) and fewer still about Stony Point High School until yesterday. Danny Davis of … (0 comments)

THE QUESTION THAT WE NEED TO ASK? - 12/14/08 12:32 PM

 
 
Like you, I get hundreds of advertising emails each month. They tell of great bargains on clothing, computers, free materials to help me do a better job in my career field. To honest with you getting these emails does not bother me. I remember the days when all of this stuff came by snail mail and I had to sort through each letter and try to determine if the ad was of interest to me or my family. It did not long to have a trash can full of waisted paper advertising. Now I can sort through these … (1 comments)

Apartment Complex Leasing can be Fun$$$$ - 12/03/08 10:12 PM
Are you looking to lease an apartment in the Austin area? There are some really great places to live. In North Austin/Round Rock you can't beat...

 
Try luxury living in Teravista at Melograno! Currently offering move in as low as $99.00 and boasting incredible amenaties including Teravista's prized 18 hole golf course. Want to know more just contact me at roundrockhomes@gmail.com
 
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Try Austin Texas Homes! - 12/03/08 08:52 PM
If you are looking for a Home in the Austin area there is no better place to start than www.austintexashomes.com and no better time than right now!
Check out these very recent stats on Job creation:
 
Employment in the Austin-Round Rock region increased 1.9 percent between October 2007 and October 2008, outpacing many of Austin's economic development competitors, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.The local region added about 14,700 jobs in the 12-month period, bringing its total employment figure to roughly 781,000, according to the report. By comparison:
· San Jose, Calif. added 700 … (3 comments)