lake pointe: When looking for a local real estate agent how do you choose one to help you find the perfect Austin home? - 11/29/09 01:37 AM
People find real estate agents in a number of ways. Ask friends or family if they liked their Realtor or Broker that helped them buy their home. You can also look online, thumb through the yellow pages, scan the neighborhood newsletter to see who advertises in the newsletter, or just walk into a local real estate office. Unless your getting a personal referral from friends or family it can be a toss up as to the kind of service you receive. Big real estate companies often hire hundreds of agents and each gives different levels of service. Some are better than … (5 comments)

lake pointe: Lake Point homes Market Analysis for September 2009 - 10/26/09 08:47 AM

Lake Pointe is a lovely community in Austin Texas that is just minutes away from the Lake Travis area. These homes typically were built between 1996-2009, with an average of 3298 square feet. Most of the lots are just under a quarter acre, but occasionally you will find larger lots of a 1/3 or 3/4 of an acre. Some have hill country or distant lake views. A few back up to a quiet and serene greenbelt. Below you will find the Comparative Market Analysis for Lake Pointe's September 2009 home sales. The homes used in the C.M.A.  are at least 4 bedrooms and 3 baths on … (1 comments)

lake pointe: Lake Point Market Analysis for August 2009 - 10/11/09 03:20 AM
Lake Pointe is a lovely community in Austin Texas that is just minutes away from the Lake Travis area. These homes typically were built between 1993-2005, with an average of 2997 square feet. Most of the lots are about a quarter acre, but occasionally you will find larger lots of a 1/3 or 3/4 of an acre. Some have hill country or distant lake views. Below you will find the Comparative Market Analysis for Lake Pointe's August home sales. The homes used in the C.M.A.  are at least 3bedrooms and 3 baths on at least a .25 lot or larger.
4 Homes Actively Listed … (1 comments)

lake pointe: Once again Austin Texas is in the top five list of places people want to live! - 10/08/09 09:27 AM
According to the Business Journal, Texas is ranked as number four in the top ten states to live in. Of course if you asked a native Texan they would say Texas is the only state to live in! We have a little bit of everything for everybody: beaches, deserts, mountains, big cities, and small towns. Texas is home to both NASA, cowboys and everything in between. If you can't find what you want in Texas, you are just not looking hard enough! Austin Texas is consistantly in every top ten list of places that people want to move to.
Monday, October 5, 2009, 3:00pm … (6 comments)

lake pointe: What does your refrigerator say about you? - 10/06/09 02:03 AM
What does your refrigerator say about you? Is your fridge a magnet free sleek stainless steel number, or a basic white model? Is it covered with your child's artwork or recipes and grocery lists? Some people cover this appliance with everything under the sun and others leave it as spotless as the day it was installed. Some prefer French Doors or Freezer on top or freezer on the bottom models. What message does your fridge send to visitors to your kitchen?
I have seen refrigerators that are very dusty on top. Most housekeepers may bypass this area as it is out … (33 comments)

lake pointe: Winterizing your Austin home- Tips to prepare for the cold wet weather to come. - 10/05/09 03:54 AM
As a native Texan I have worn shorts on Christmas more often than not. However in Austin we do get some cold weather. Typically we get more freezing sleet and ice than real snow. So I am providing some tips to help you prepare for the upcoming in-climate weather.
Caulk around your windows and doors to seal up any gaps. This will prevent the warmed air from escaping and keep the cold air out of your home. Insulate you hot water heater. There are thermal blankets available at Lowe's and Home Depot and they are very inexpensive. Clean out the gutters on … (3 comments)

lake pointe: Lake Travis Market Statistics for waterfont properties for June 2009. - 07/26/09 05:35 AM
Lake Travis Market Statistics for waterfront properties for May/June 2009. There have been 36 waterfront homes on Lake Travis listed for salein the last two months. The average number of days on the market is 124, with an average listed price per square foot of $451.36. Two homes have been sold/closed recently.

Below please find the details of the market statistics for  Lake Travis homes. Please note these stats do not include condo properties.
The most affordable home is priced at $429K. This home has four bedrooms and three baths and was built in 1965, it has 2434SF and sits on a .59 acre … (7 comments)

lake pointe: Market Statistics for Austin Texas homes sold in the Lake Pointe neighborhood in May 2009. - 07/18/09 03:34 AM
Here are the monthly market statistics for home sales in the Lake Pointe subdivision of Austin Texasin May 2009. Lake Pointe is a very desirable neighborhood in Austin Texas. This neighborhood is very sought after because of its much loved schools and close proximity to Lake Travis and downtown Austin Texas. Prices range from affordable at $285K-to magnificent $700K.
 The typical home used for these statistics is: 3-4 bedroom, 2+ bathroom home, built from 1990-2003.  There were 32 homes Actively listed for sale, and six home were Pending/Under contract, and four homes sold in May 2009 in this neighborhood. Below please find … (0 comments)

lake pointe: Market Statistics for home sales in Lake Pointe subdivision of Austin TX for April 2009. - 07/17/09 11:28 AM
Here are the market statistics for the Lake Pointe subdivision for April 2009. Lake Pointe is a desirable neighborhood in Austin Texas. My typical home used for these statistics is: 3-4 bedroom, 2+ bathroom home, built from 1990-2003. There were 23 homes listed Actively for sale during April. Three homes closed or were sold that month. One home was listed at $108.40 per square foot and it sold well above asking price at $111.18 per square foot. This neighborhood is very sought after because of its schools and close proximity to Lake Travis and downtown Austin Texas. Prices range from affordable … (2 comments)

lake pointe: Lake Pointe keeps calling to me - 07/14/09 02:08 AM
Often we have pondered the possibility of buying a home closer to the lake. We rationalize it by saying if we are living closer to Lake Travis, we will go sailing more. Our sailboat sits on Lake Travis waiting for us in vain more often than not each weekend. So moving closer sounds reasonable right? My sister in law lives and works in the Uplands, which is closer to the lake. They go skiing a lot and love living in the Uplands. Now this is a great neighborhood, but the 4000+SF homes on one acre lots are just too much for … (0 comments)

lake pointe: New Hospitals in Lakeway to serve far west Travis county and Lake Travis area. - 06/20/09 06:42 AM
Lakeway is getting a new hospital!!
They just announced that the "Lakeway Regional Medical Center" will be built by a private development company called... what else  the "Lakeway Regional Medical Center Development, LLC". This will be a 54 acre project that is estimated to cost $250 million, and it will be 70-80% physician owned. The official ground-breaking was last month. The estimated completion of the project is 2011.
The development will also have retail stores, restaurants, day care facility, hotel, rehabilitation hospital and various medical offices. They plan to have 25 emergency beds, and 70-80 licensed beds. Their goal is … (2 comments)

lake pointe: Austin is in the top five once again for growth in: population, employment and overall growth! - 01/23/09 12:29 PM
 
Austin is in the top five once again for growth in: population, employment and overall growth!
Once again Austin is listed in the top five cities for population growth and future job growth. Even with the erratic national economy these five cities have flourished. These cities were also listed as the top cities back in 1990, so they are consistant top performers.
According to the report Las Vegas is still number one because it was the quickest growing market for: population, individual income and employment growth. Overall growth score: 37.95  Population growth:21.08%  Employment: 26.86%
#2-Raliegh NC has an over all growth … (0 comments)

lake pointe: My favorite house of the week! - 10/03/08 05:17 AM
There are so many homes for sale in Austin, I want to showcase my favorites. This week there is a stunning home in Lake Pointe, one of my favorite neighborhoods. Lake Pointe feeds into the sought after Lake Travis Independant School District. You are very close to the lake and still only about fifteen minutes from downtown. The neighborhood has a huge park and a well maintained community pool. It is a neighborhood where people walk their dogs pushing a stroller full of children.
The home I love is on a lovely landscaped lot with a pool and spa. The home … (0 comments)