texas: Halloween Events, Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses & More - Austin 2013 - 10/17/13 04:30 AM
Halloween Events Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Corn Mazes & More!  
Austin & Central Texas 2013
Looking for something fun to do this Halloween season?  You can dress up and trick-or-treat around your neighborhood or you can check out some of these fun events below for something different.  Many events are Free.  Don't forget to wear your constumes!   I need to take a look and see if I can still wear that Catwoman costume in my closet.... (maybe not...:)  Enjoy!  
Austin
October 5-31  - MUMC Pumpkin Patch,  Manchaca United Methodist Church. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Festival includes family fun, a hay … (2 comments)

texas: Texas Housing Economist 'No Vacation for Texas Realtors in 2014' - 09/26/13 12:50 AM
According to Mark Dotzour, Chief Economist and Director of Research at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M (TAMU), the real estate market in Texas is going to be so HOT, that Texas Real Estate agents should plan to NOT take a vacation in 2014......  The article goes on to that the outlook is promising due to the fact that Texas continues to create jobs, that while mortgage rates are increasing, they are still amazingly cheap, and price appreciation.    
A balanced real estate market, according to Dotzour, is about 6.5 months of inventory.   Right now, Texas as a whole … (2 comments)

texas: Another Home SOLD! Gated Lake LBJ Golf Course Community~1-story Custom - 05/08/13 10:06 AM
Custom 1-story home in a gated golf course community with Lake LBJ Access SOLD!  This home is located in the desirable Central Texas Hill Country, close to both Austin and San Antonio and all area lake amenities.  Golf in the neighborhood or visit the many courses in Horseshoe Bay.  The home sold quickly and we hope the new owners will enjoy living the Lake LBJ lifestyle in their new home in the Legends in Kingsland, Texas.
Thinking of selling your Kingsland, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Lake LBJ area home?  Get a FREE Market Analysis.  It takes a listing specialist to get … (0 comments)

texas: January Newsletter-Lakeway/Lake Travis, Austin & surrounding areas - 01/22/13 10:51 PM
Happy New Year!  I don't know about you, but I'm still finding it difficult to remember to write the date as 2013.  
We hope that you had a happy, healthy, safe and enjoyable holiday season.  We would like to sincerely thank all of our friends, clients, colleagues and future clients for an awesome 2012.
There are a lot of people currently interested in moving to our area, both the Highland Lakes and Austin ~ the Texas State economy is certainly helping to make our Central Texas Hill Country very attractive.  As if beautiful hills and lakes, the Formula- 1, incredible … (0 comments)

texas: Affordable 1-story home~Central TX Hill Country Area ~ Just $119,900 - 01/08/13 06:34 AM
Marble Falls, TX Looking for an affordable, well-maintained home in a great convenient location located close to some of the best lakes in Texas?  Even if your budget is low, this home has a lot to offer for only $119,900.  Not only are there great trees, a huge yard, covered back patio, this home has many updates all in 3 bd, study, 2ba, 2 car garage.  
Scott & White are building a new clinic (later to be a full-fledged hospital), there is a new power plant being built and lots of growth in this area.  Plus, it is just a short … (2 comments)

texas: December Calendar of Events~Austin & Central TX- Updated - 11/27/12 09:48 AM
Looking for something fun to do in December in Austin and Central Texas?   Check out the following jam packed calendar of events for December 2012 in the Central Texas and Austin areas.   There is TONS to see and do!  Some is holiday related and some is not.  Concerts, plays, arts & crafts, Market Days, ballet and much more.  There is no way you can be bored.  And, the Austin Trail of Lights is back this year for the first time in 2 years thanks to a group of local business people, so enjoy!
Happy Holidays!


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texas: Texas First Time Homebuyers - Get a FREE First Time Home Buyer Booklet - 11/25/12 04:46 AM
As a First Time Home Buyer in the Austin, Highland Lakes and Central Texas areas, having an experienced Buyer's Agent on your side can make a difference.
Did you know that if you meet certain guidelines, you could qualify for downpayment assistance?  Or, if you are a Teacher or work in the education field, or a First Responder such as Fire, EMS or Police, or work in the medical profession, you could qualify for a CASH Back Bonus when you buy a home, duplex or condo??  Did you know that you may be able to buy a fixer-upper and use the … (0 comments)

texas: Thanksgiving Week Events in Austin, the Highland Lakes & Central Texas - 11/19/12 04:45 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to All!  This is a time for family and friends, for reflection, for relaxing, for thankfulness to all we have and have had over the years. 
Here in the United States, it has also become a time for shopping and sales with Black Friday kicking off the holiday shopping season.   For the next 4 weeks, we will be bombarded by advertising, expectations, crowds and with a bit of luck, hope and joy for at least part of it!
Here in the Austin and Central Texas area, we are thankful that our economy is doing well, we created almost 24,000 … (0 comments)

texas: Horseshoe Bay HOME SOLD! ByParagon Property Group-515 Hi Circle South - 10/23/12 12:25 AM
This updated Horseshoe Bay home had been on the market with another agent for over 9 months when we took the listing.  Marketing and great photos pay off ~ we were under contract in 18 days!  This homeowner can now move on to the next phase of their life and a new buyer will start making their own memories in this wonderful custom home.  
Thinking of Selling your Horseshoe Bay Lake LBJ, Marble Falls, Highland Lakes area home in Central Texas? 
Get a FREE Professional Market Analysis of your home.  It pays to work with a specialist to get your home … (0 comments)

texas: FREE First Time Home Buyer Seminar in Austin, TX Tuesday, April 24th 6:30pm - 04/16/12 11:20 AM
3 Locations in Austin, Texas - North, South and Central, all on Tuesday, April 24th at 630pm will hold a FREE Home Buyer Seminar.  Merchandise Discounts and Coupons available when you attend.  Plus, lots of great and useful information on the homebuying process.  Refreshments will be served.
Come one, Come all!  Open to the Public and it's FREE, Fun and Informative!  Visit the YapPack Blog for More Information.
(Sponsored by Coldwell Banker United, Realtors)

 
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texas: Austin and Central Texas, In the News! Lots of Positives..... - 02/26/12 11:50 PM
Austin and Central Texas remain strong economies with lots of local, regional and national news coverage.  This is an amazing place to Live, Work, Play and Invest, so read on and see why we live here in this great area and why you might want to!  Contact Us about more information or a free Relocation Package if you are interested in moving to the Austin, Highland Lakes are Central Texas areas.   
 
What’s in the News in the Austin/Central Texas Area?
 
  “Texas Tax Climate Ranks as 9th Best” from Austin Business Journals
 

“Perryman: Austin Economy Will Remain … (1 comments)

texas: Master Bedroom Home Staging in Leander, Texas - Position your Home to Sell - 02/09/12 11:13 PM
Thinking of Selling Your Austin or Leander area Home?   Take a look at the Staging that was done below.  It really does make a difference to take a little time (and perhaps spend a very little money) to put your best foot forward.    Contact us for a FREE Market Analysis of your Austin area Home. 
Even if we use a professional stager, we have staging materials that can help you put your home in it's best light to sell it quicker and for the best price.  The Austin "Spring" Market has come early this year.  Buyers are buying and inventory levels … (3 comments)

texas: Buy Versus Rent in Austin Texas - It May Be Smarter to Buy.... - 01/07/12 10:32 AM
Our office here in Austin, Texas has come up with a wonderful comparison for Buying versus Renting in several key locales.   Rents are rising in the Austin area and inventories are not being replenished very quickly with new construction units.  Interest rates are at all-time lows, so Home Buying Power is High.   It may be a great time to buy in the Austin, Texas area.  Contact us for more information or sign up for Free Automatic Email Listing Updates in Austin.  You will be sent all new or reduced property listings that meet your criteria.  


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texas: Acreage & Home on 4.3 Acres~Liberty Hill, just NW of Austin, TX $229,900 - 12/28/11 01:12 AM
Looking for a quieter lifestyle, yet close in to all the amenities that Austin has to offer?   Look no further.  This 1867 sqft home has had many recent updates and is move-in ready.  Horses & other animals allowed.  Fully fenced & gated.  Barn/Storage/Garage area.   3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 large living areas.  Recent tile flooring, appliances, interior doors, paint, fixtures and more. Great School District.  $229,900  Contact us for more information.  Or visit our Website.  Sign up for FREE automatic listing search in the Austin or Highland Lakes areas.

 
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texas: Thinking of "Right-Sizing" in Austin or Marble Falls/Horseshoe Bay, Texas? Some Helpful Hints. - 11/20/11 08:42 AM
I like to call is "right-sizing", although a lot of people term it downsizing.   Really, isn't that what it is?   You've made a decision to change your living situation by selling your current home and moving into a new home, townhome or condo that is the "Right Size" for you at this point in your life.  Here in the Austin, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay areas of Central Texas, you are not alone.  There are a lot of people making this choice. 
In fact, my husband and I did just this in the last 18 months.  Our son was finishing High School … (0 comments)

texas: Protest Your Property Taxes - Burnet, Travis, Llano, Williamson and Hays Counties - Austin, TX and the Highland Lakes region - 05/06/11 02:27 AM
Do you think your Property Tax Appraisal is too high?    Thinking about protesting it?  If you live in the Austin/Central Texas area, now is the time.
Did you buy a home and pay less than the current property tax appraisal?   
Now is time time to think about filing your appraisal protest in the greater Austin and Highland Lakes Areas, including the following counties:    Travis, Hays, Williamson, Burnet and Llano.   
Each county will either have a specific form you can file or you can simply send them a letter indicating that you want to protest and include … (0 comments)

texas: Is it Time to Buy Real Estate Again? Austin, Texas Point of View - 04/09/11 03:46 AM
I recently read an article by CNN's Shawn Tully, "Real Estate: It's Time to Buy Again", published on March 28, 2011.
The article references comments by the founder of Metrostudy, Mike Castleman, who lives right here in our neck of the woods, in Dripping Springs, Texas.     The company analyzes housing/construction markets in 19 different markets, including Texas.  Their client list features large corporations such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Pulte and KB Home.  
One of Metrostudy's prime functions is to determine whether a market has a housing shortage or a housing surplus for new homes.  
What the study … (1 comments)

 
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Austin, TX, Lake Travis, Dripping Springs

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