What a vast area to discover! Did you know that Texas covers 261,797 square miles? It has 254 counties and a population of 23.5 million people. The population of Texas from 2005 to 2006 grew over 579,000 people! The largest population growth of any of the other state. Rockwell County grew the fastest of any county in the United States! It grew 7 times faster than the national average of 1.1 percent. It grew 7.9 percent. The city of Hutto Texas has grown over 580 percent since 1990! But according to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center the growth may be slowing down. For example: Williamson County's population increased at an annualized rate of 7.1 percent from 2000 to 2002 compared with 7.9 percent in the 1990s. One of the state's largest counties, Travis County, posted the most marked change in annualized rate of growth, declining from 4.1 percent in the 1990s to 2.1 percent from 2000-2002.
Texas has a gross state product of $1.09 trillion. Although Texas has some of the largest ranches in the world and the romantic folklore of some of these ranches are as large as the state itself. Contrary to popular belief ranching never was Texas main industry. Back before the great oil boom..Cotton was the main industry. To this day it still is one of the major industrys. The United States is the third largest producer of cotton in the world. But within the United States, and in Texas the South Plains is the largest contigous producer of cotton in the world! Other industrys are of course the cattle industry, Oil, High Technology, Bio Medical, and Aerospace and many others. Texas has a total of 56 companys in the Fortune 500 2nd only to New York who boast a total of 57.
There is an abundance of trees, deserts, mountains, beaches, and lakes. There's the Gulf of Mexico, 3, 700 streams, 15 major rivers, 166 lakes and over 30,000 Playa lakes in the state of Texas. There are 5 National Forest and 5 State Forest in the state of Texas. If your a nature lover there are more than 100 State controlled parks that cover over 600,000 acres of land! For a free state park guide simply go to Texas State Park Guide. If state parks don't interest you..there are 13 National parks in the state as well.
4 bedroom / 3.5 baths, 2.5 garage, 2660sq ft. in Round Rock TX.
Listed at $285,000
This home was built in 2006
Call: (512) 657.5943
4 Bedroom / 3.5 Baths. 3719sq ft. in Round Rock TX.
Talk to any person living in Austin Texas and you will come away thinking that Austin is the center of the universe! I mean like back in the 70's Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen used to play at the Armadillo all the time! So it has to be the center of the Universe!
When you talk about Everything Austin your really talking about Austin being everything Texas and then some!
Talk about Everything Real Estate in Austin your speaking about a specific Realtor! Take a Flatland Girl from the panhandle of Texas and move her to the Hill Country of Texas give her a real estate license and now you have a fantastic Realtor named
KAREN ZELLO! Karen was born and raised in the panhandle of Texas, where she attended and graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock Texas. Karen moved to Austin in the early 1990's. Karen specializes in first-time home-buyers, investment properties and listings.
"People to People" is the motto that she lives by and her goal is to make your real estate purchases and investments as convenient as possible. Service-oriented, hardworking and dedicated, Karen is committed to exceeding each client's expectations.
Karen loves Austin and says it is a great little city that offers a wide variety of interests, making it appealing to people from all walks of life. Over half of Karen's clients come to her by referral and remain loyal customers for their future real estate needs. Why not become Karen's next satisfied client by calling Avalar Real Estate Associates today?
Two places in the Austin area you will frequently find Karen at, is the Nutty Brown Cafe near Dripping Springs and the Shady Grove in Central Austin close to Zilker Park.
The Nutty Brown cafe is a cafe and musical Amphitheater. It is a popular place to hear local musicians. Such as the WC Clark Blues Revue, Patrice Pike of CBS fame on Super Nova Rock Star. Others include Jason Boland , and Bob Schneider the ex boyfriend of Sandra Bullock.
Movies in the Park are back for 2007 in Old Settlers Park at the Virg Rabb Pavilion 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664.
Every Friday night come out to Round Rock's Old Settlers Park for a movie presented by Time Warner Cable. All movies will be presented at the Virg Rabb Pavilion. The evening festivities will begin 8 pm with movie trivia hosted by Time Warner Cable. Once it gets dark enough, the movie will begin. You need to arrive before dark to get a spot and to be ready for the show. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and the family for this free night of fun. There are concessions available or bring your own.
This is an opprutunity for familys or even dates to come out and watch a movie for free.
The city of Round Rock in Williamson County is just 18.5 miles north of Austin Texas. It boasts a population of about 89,000 people. There were only 2,700 residents in 1970 showing the tremendous growth the city has experienced. Most of it having been since 1990. It's major employers are Dell Computer Corporation, Cypress Semiconductor, and Farmers insurance. It has two major shopping areas within it's city limits. La Frontera and the Round Rock Premium Outlet. There are three major hospitals, Saint Davids, Round Rock Hospital, and the new Scott & White Hospital. Soon there will be a fourth as Seton is currently constructing a new hospital in Northeast Austin.
Round Rock Ranks nationally as the 13th safest city in the United States. Credit can be given to the Round Rock Police department for their dedication to protecting the citizens and business's. This also helps the city to continue attracting economic developments.
The city has a great Park system and currently is making major improvements tot he main Park Old Settlers Park. It is also home of the Round Rock Expressa Triple A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Dell Diamond is ranked as the number one ballpark in the country out of more than 200 ballparks according to the Fifth Annual Minor League News rankings.
The Austin-Round Rock metro area is ranked No. 5 in the United States among the Best Cities for Relocating Families, according to a national study. Hopefully you will consider moving to a great city!
Heather will deliver a high quality service, and exceed your expectations! She will work with you to attain all your needs and goals in finding just the right home.
Heather was born in Austin in 1972 and has continued to live here since. She know all about the Area and its growth. She knows where the latest New Home construction is and where the best deals in Resale homes are. Truly a sign of a Original Austinite. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a B.S. degree in Organizational Communications. For those avid animal lovers she has a dog named "Jovi" that she adopted from BlueDog Rescue! I girl of my heart!
Austin Area Hidden Treasure's - All to often those visiting Austin only know of the obvious place's to spend their time and they never here of the out of the way places. Heather likes to spend her time going to those hidden secrets. You may find her shopping on the fist Thursday of every month in the Austin SoHo district or she may shop a little more rustic by going to Wimberleyfor Market Days. Leaving Wimberely and headed north through Dripping Springs she will probably stop in Bee Caves for lunch at Rosie's Tamale House!
Perhaps South of Austin or Wimberely isn't what Heather has chosen to do today! She may head north to Round Rock and experience the Round Rock Ghost Tours. Now in Round Rock she will most likely have lunch at the Louisiana Longhorn Cafe. Being the shopaholic Heather is she will want to go north of Round Rock to the Candle Factoryin Georgetown. Here she will find thousands of different kinds of candles. Also across the highway is Innerspace Cavern a dry cave developed by earthquake's millions of years ago.
Not wanting to call it a day If I know Heather she will probably want to go shopping in Burnet. So she will go to the Rail-yard in Cedar Park to catch the Hill country Flyer a locomotive that will take her to Burnet.
One thing for sure your home search will be eventful and informative with Heather. Call her and make an appointment or just to find out where there is something unusual to do in the area!
Georgetown Texas established in 1848 and where Southwestern University was built in 1873 and the railroad in 1878. These two things contributed greatly to the growth and importance of the community. Today Georgetown is the County seat for Williamson County( 2006pop. 353,830). Population of Georgetown in 1980 was 9,468, in 1990 it was 14,842, and in 2000 it had grown to 28,339. Currently there is probably over 45,000.
The Old Georgetown Jail built in 1888
The lawlessness of the old west prompted city fathers to build a jail to house the outlaws and unruly cowboys or railroaders. So the decision was made to build a fortress like Jail made of limestone. After 119 years The old Jail still stands and is now open for tours. As you go through it you will actually see toothpaste and other things of interest still left from the last prisoners who were jailed there. The jail last held prisoners in 1990 when the jail was finally closed after 102 years of service. Tours are on Saturdays from 10:00AM to 4:00PM and cost are around $5 for Adults and $2.50 for Children.
What does the Door to a home mean or say to you when entering? I love Doors and Windows! When I built my home I had Doors and Windows moved around and added as I wanted them. Then when I decorated my home I placed pictures of Doors and Windows placed throughout.
I believe the Door has many different functions. It's the living breathing heartbeat of the home. It invites people into your life, it breathes of the life within, it protects you from the natural environment as well as from those you seek refuge of have no desire to accommodate. It boasts of the pride your family has, it allows the world to come to you. It means security & warmth. If painted the color can show clues to your personality or the richness of your soul.
Love will Open Every Door!
American Heritage Definition of a Door
A movable structure used to close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates.
A similar part on a piece of furniture or a vehicle.
A doorway.
The room or building to which a door belongs: They live three doors down the hall.
A means of approach or access: looking for the door to success.
Last month Austin home sales were up 2% compared to May 2006. Total sales were 2,679 homes. The Median sales price was $183,160 up 5% from a year earlier. Active listings were up 8% year over year at 8,821 homes. The number of day a home sit on the market was down &% at 55 days average. While the national market trend is slowing Austin's market is continuing to rise. Homes appreciated 10% versus a national appreciation rate of 4%.
The Austin Market is the 11th largest market for new housing in the country. Austin's high number of permits just missed the 10th spot. Houston ranked 1st in the nation.
The Enchanted Rock is actually closer to Fredericksburg, Texas than is to Austin, Texas but is only about 90 miles to the west of Austin. Which makes for a great weekend trip. You can spend the day at Enchanted rock and spend the night in Fredericksburg Texas an old German community. Fredericksburg has lots of shopping and German restaurants. Nearby there is also
Wildseed Farms where you can meander around and buy Wild Flower seeds. Or you can visit one of the many Texas Wineries in the Hill Country. This will truly provide for a full weekend of fun for all in the family!
Enchanted Rock is a HUGE Pink Granite Dome that rises 425 above the ground and 1825 feet above Seal level. It is the largest such natural landmark in the United States second only to Stone Mountain in Georgia. It was declared a National landmark in 1970. You can see it rise magnificently on the horizon as you drive towards it and long before you reach the park. Once at the park be prepared for Hiking and climbing as this is a rugged park. There is restrooms, picnic areas, camping areas and lots of trails. At the park expect to see plenty of wildlife such as White Tailed Deer, Armadillos, Squirrels, Snakes, many varieties of Bird specie's including the Eagle.
Most of all be prepared for a lot of outdoor fun in one of Texas parks!
I loved My dad like all other son's love their dad's. But as a youngster I never realized just what my dad was. It wasn't until I was about 28 years old that I begin to realize what he meant to me. It was around this time that we bonded as close as possible as a father and son. Then as he passed away I realized my dad was unique! He was a part of American history. My dad was an American Cowboy!Something that son's in other country's cannot claim. My dad was known to all as a Western aficionado and a Horseman. And that he was and I love him for it.
My Dad Benjamin Franklin Smith
Born: March 25th, 1925 In Clovis, New Mexico
Death: September 17th, 2003 In Lubbock, Texas
Married Marybell Jones
2 Children:
Donna Sue Smith
Danny William Smith
My Grandfather Walter William Smith
Born: November 6th 1887 In Birmingham, Alabama
Death: December 11th 1947 In Clovis New Mexico
Married Buelah Stubblefield In 1888
10 Children:
Albert Smith
Alfred C. Smith
Luettis Smith
Jesse Lee Smith
Beatrice Smith
Viola Smith
Walter William Smith
Christine Smith
Lorinea Smith
Benjamin Franklin Smith
My Great Grandfather John Henry Smith
Born: March 30th 1857 In Birmingham, Alabama
Death: June 19th 1940 In Clovis, New Mexico
Married Martha Lutricia McKnight in 1866
10 Children:
Nellie Lee Smith
Walter William Smith
John Arthur Smith
Raymond Smith
Wayman Albert Smith
Jessie Gardner Smtih
Thomas Henry Smth
Emmitt Guy Smith
Frances Telitha Smith
Florence Lorena Smith
James Albert Smith
My Great Great Grandfather John William Smith
Born June 16th 1833 In Birmingham Alabama
Death: February 18th, 1906 in Butler Oklahoma
Married Mary E Brazzel in 1855
10 Children:
Doc Smith
Albert Smith
Lee Smith
Cornelia Smith
Fannie Smith
Unknown Smith - Died at birth
John Henry Smith
Telitha Cumi Smith
Benjamin Franklin Smith
Thom,as Jefferson Smith
I loving memory of my Dad the poem in the You Tube clip below says it best!
“QUALIFIED, CARING, INTERESTED IN YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS”
CONTACT Danny Smith today. (512) 657-5943
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4 bedroom / 3.5 baths, 2.5 garage, 2660sq ft. in Round Rock TX.
Talk about Everything Real Estate in Austin your speaking about a specific Realtor! Take a Flatland Girl from the panhandle of Texas and move her to the Hill Country of Texas give her a real estate license and now you have a fantastic Realtor named 
Movies in the Park are back for 2007 in 
The city of 
Avalar Real Estate Associates
Austin Area Hidden Treasure's - All to often those visiting Austin only know of the obvious place's to spend their time and they never here of the out of the way places. Heather likes to spend her time going to those hidden secrets. You may find her shopping on the fist Thursday of every month in the 
The Old Georgetown Jail built in 1888
Last month Austin home sales were up 2% compared to May 2006. Total sales were 2,679 homes. The Median sales price was $183,160 up 5% from a year earlier. Active listings were up 8% year over year at 8,821 homes. The number of day a home sit on the market was down &% at 55 days average. While the national market trend is slowing Austin's market is continuing to rise. Homes appreciated 10% versus a national appreciation rate of 4%. 
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