Who Can Be Trusted To Provide The Very Best Dog Grooming In Austin, Texas?

The answer to this question is super simple!  Of course, it would be Sara Schneider at Dogs R Us.  Located in Northwest Austin, Sara has a wonderful shop that is convenient, well organized and designed to accomodate her client's best interests.  From the super clean equipment & floors to the rows of immaculately organized equipment, Sara is ready to take the very best care of your favorite canine.

Abby (my precious Cocker Spaniel) and I luckily found Sara the very first week we moved to Austin, Texas back in 2002.  I was very anxious to find someone that I could trust to groom Abby on a regular basis without the fear of injury or abuse.  I had several bad experiences when I lived in Houston and I wanted to establish a long-term relationship with a great business person in Austin.

Dogs R Us Has Exceeded My Expectations!                     

Most Thursdays will find Abby Harmon in the car headed to see Sara.  All I have to say to Abby is "Would you like to see Sara today?"  Abby immediately wags her tail and heads to the back door.  She is always ready to go to Dogs R Us!  Once she arrives, she'll see all of the "Thursday regulars" -- her friends.  Abby will immediately go in, look at me and bark.  It's almost as if she's saying  -   "Bye Mom!  See You Later!"  

At the end of the work day, I go by to pick Abby up and she immediately  looks at Sara with a quick bark to receive her  treat.  She's fresh, clean and happy after a busy day of being pampered.  What a great service that Sara provides to her clients!  She's totally service oriented and really CARES about your pet.  

~10133 Dianella~Austin, Texas 78759 Provides Privacy & Seclusion In The Heart Of Northwest Austin~

Nestled in the heart of Northwest Austin, you will find a picturesque, 5.81 acreage lot with an incredible Signature Homes custom construction.  Built with luxury in mind and winner of the 2005 MAX award for "Best Custom Home In Austin, TX", you're provided with a rare opportunity to live on private acreage with a location that is minutes from downtown Austin, shopping, Hwy 183 & Capital of Texas Highway.

        ~Upscale Casual Living~

From the gourmet kitchen to the custom travertine/pecan wood/stained concrete flooring to the solid wood Pella windows - no expense has been spared in creating a home that is unique and well built.  The majority of the layout is spread out over the downstairs area for easy accessibility.  Upstairs you will find private bedroom and exercise space.                       

     ~Perfect For Entertaining And The Outdoor Enthusiast~

If you enjoy entertaining and/or being in the outdoors, this is the house for you!  Multiple outdoor living spaces include a screened-in porch, sport court, gazebo and swimming pool. 

    ~Highly Ranked RRISD Schools Are A Bonus~                                        

Children have immediate access to the top public schools in Austin, Texas.  Positioned in the Round Rock Independent School District, this home is zoned for Laurel Mountain Elementary, Canyon Vista Middle School & Westwood High School.

 ~Available For Showing By Appointment With Christina Harmon  At 512-417-5234 Or christina@christinaharmon.com~

Has the market turned upward in Northwest Austin? 

Over the course of the past 2 1/2 years, the neighborhood that I live in and "farm" has experienced a downward shift in property values - to the tune of about a 13% decline.  Located in the heart of northwest Austin, the newer homes in the Spicewood At Bull Creek subdivision are considered to be at the top of the market for the homes that feed into Westwood High School.  Sellers that have to sell because life circumstances have forced them to have been frustrated with the reality of what this market has meant --- spending money to get their home  "show ready" and then pricing it much lower than what it would have sold for 2 short years ago.

What's Different Now?

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, I listed a beautiful one story in my neighborhood at a price that was on the high side as compared to what had been selling in the previous months.   Knowing that the inventory is currently very low and that there is "pent-up" demand from Buyers that have been waitng & waiting for the market to bottom out, I recommended to the Seller that we start a little higher. I had my first showing within 30 minutes of the property hitting the multiple listing system.  Over the course of the next 3 days, I had 10 showings that ended in a contract within 4 days of entering the market.  In addition, there is a "Back-Up" offer in the works with another potential Buyer hoping that the first offer falls off.

The market (in Spicewood at Bull Creek) has stabilized!

It's a little soon to tell for sure, but all indicators point to the fact that the downward shift has stabilized in Spicewood at Bull Creek.  We're moving into better times!  Sellers still have to prepare their homes meticulously and price their homes appropriately.  However, they can sell their homes sucessfully without bracing themselves for another list price "free fall".

Caritas of Austin hosted their 19th Annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.  Approximately 14,000 runners and/or walkers gathered in downtown Austin at Waterloo Park to start off their Thanksgiving day with a 5 mile journey to raise funds for Caritas of Austin.  This year's event was expected to be the largest Turkey Trot ever and it is hopeful that proceeds from the event will top $200K.

Caritas of Austin is a non-profit organization that strives to provide a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.  Caritas envisions a community where there is respect for all individuals, hope for those experiencing poverty and opportunities for self-reliance.

There are four main branches of service at Caritas including housing, food, education and employment.  The housing service focuses on helping Travis County individuals and families facing temporary financial crisis to access housing or maintain their current housing stability.  Food service is achieved as Caritas provides free lunches - with no questions asked - to over 350 individuals and families every Monday thru Saturday.  Education service is provided to clients with opportunities to enrich their lives in order to support their self-sufficiency (ex. literacy classes, life skills classes, English as a second language and job readiness).  Employment services provides opportunities for short-term & long-term career development.

The Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot is Caritas of Austin's largest fundraiser for the year.   In true Central Texas fashion, families and friends came together to begin their Thanksgiving day by supporting a great cause ......... and having a ton of fun doing it!

      Imagine living in a home with white picket fences, old world charm with newer construction, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 stories and a 2 car garage that has been lovingly maintained by the original homeowners.  Highly acclaimed Leander/Cedar Park Schools attract families that want a great neighborhood to raise their families.                                      Beautiful laminate flooring throughout every room in the home gives the home an air of elegance while providing a durable surface that is easy to maintain.  Fresh paint, an open floorplan, tons of storage, neutral color scheme and archways for architectural differentiate this home from all of the other homes in the area.      The backyard sits on one of the largest lots in the subdivision and backs to woods creating a serene, private place to spend a relaxing afternoon. 

The Forest Oaks Subdivision is conveniently located with easy access to major thoroughfares, shopping, restaurants, parks and features tons of trees!