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After a three year hiatus, Formula One racing is returning to the states in 2012 for a 10 year stint... and better yet, the track will be right here in our own backyard in Austin Texas.  A southeast Austin site once previously planned for a residential subdivision has been revealed as the home to...

The summer months are ideal for backyard barbecues and pool parties.  Just before any big bash, you will probably have a desire to get make yard and deck sparkle for your guests.  You may even run to the home improvement store or call a handy man to assist with your cleaning efforts, which could...

Real estate is and will always be a numbers game.  The object of the game is to expose the property to the largest amount of people, net the highest price, in the shortest amount of time and ensure the best terms.  Therefore, it is important to ensure you have mastered exposure and price from the...

Lake Travis will be filled with an extra 30,000 people ready to party this weekend for the 5th Annual Aquapolooza on Lake Travis. The two day battle of the bands and boating event is being held in Lake Travis near The Preserve and begins today at 9 a.m. and ends tomorrow with Brad Paisley as the ...

A man approaches the front door of a surburban home, rings the doorbell and waits.  The homeowner approaches, answers the door and startles what seemed to be service man standing outside becasue he quickly says, "oh wrong address," and quickly leaves.  The homeowner returns to what task he was ta...

The Oak Creek Park (or Oak Park as local commonly refer to it) is a quiet, established subdivision in Southwest Austin that is partially surrounded by the Brodie Wild Preserve, with walking distance to Bowie High School. As I write this post, there are 7 homes currently available for sale, with a...

The Villages at Western Oaks encompasses three neighborhoods:  Villages at Western Oaks, Legend Oaks and Western Oaks and is located in Southwest Austin just 10 miles from Downtown Austin.   As I write this post, there are 36 homes currently available for sale, with an average asking price of $26...

Shady Hollow is comprised of three sections:  Shady Hollow, Shady Hollow Estates and Barker Ranch at Shady Hollow and is centrally located in far South Austin.   As I write this post, there are 36 homes currently available for sale, with an average asking price of $331,415.  The average square fo...

                                                              Circle C Ranch is the most recognized master planned community in Southwest Austin and is made up with 10 smaller subdivisions.  As a resident of Circle C Ranch, I keep a close eye on real estate values and follow trends for the area a...

In the spring of 2009, I received a call from my aunt asking me to list her home.  Of course, I was honored she'd ask me considering I live in Austin and her home is located near Houston (actually 40 miles north of Houston in Conroe).  Initially, I recommended she speak with a local agent before ...