hill country: Texas vineyards on the rise - 08/19/08 04:04 PM
Some of you may have heard that Texas has become wine country over the last twenty years or so. It seems like a new vineyard pops up every year or so. I am not sure if it is related to the number of California transplants or not. The point is … (0 comments)
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hill country: Texas Hill Country Food and Wine Festival - 08/15/08 02:19 AM
Held every spring, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the rapidly expanding food and wine culture to be found in Central Texas. This 501(c)4 non-profit organization was founded in 1986, and their annual festivals have become one of the hottest tickets in town. Held over … (0 comments)
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hill country: OPEN, OPEN, OPEN HOUSES! - 08/10/08 02:32 PM
OPEN - OPEN - OPEN!!!
I'm curious how many agents do open houses and what their TRICKS are to make them a complete and smashing success? I am at yet another open house as we speak. One of our listings that has been on the market for 17 days and is … (2 comments)
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hill country: Your Own Little Piece of the Texas Hill Country - 07/22/08 05:26 PM
Your Secluded Hill Country Retreat
510 Greystone Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 View Map
This secluded log home retreat tucked away in the Hill Country just outside of Dripping Springs is a perfect place to get away from the rush-rush-rush of the city and relax, listening to the wind and … (2 comments)
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hill country: DO YOU REMEMBER F.W. WOOLWORTH FIVE & DIME - 07/12/08 09:03 AM
My thought of the Woolworth Five and Dime in downtown San Antonio, Texas
I remember you could always buy a ton of candy for less then a quarter. We would even collect soda bottles and they would give you 2 cents for each bottle. Most times the money never left the store because we … (37 comments)
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hill country: Proud to be part of the ZIP Realty Team in Austin, Texas! - 06/19/08 01:27 AM
I'm proud to announce my association with the ZIP Realty team in Austin, Texas.
ZIP REALTY MISSION STATEMENT:
"To delight our clients by bringing great people, technology and value to the experience of buying, selling, and owning a home."
Who is ZipRealty?
We're a national real estate company with local … (0 comments)
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hill country: Affordable custom home in a gated subdivision!! - 06/18/08 03:26 PM
You must see this beautiful Burdick home. Located in the prestigious gated community of Inwood Forest, you'll enjoy a COMPLETELY UPDATED home nestled between many mature trees. The park-like back yard is great for relaxing at the end of the day. Inside, you can't help but notice the numerous … (0 comments)
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hill country: Just listed in Prestigious Crystal Falls -Leander! - 06/10/08 07:36 PM
Located in one of the fastest growing cities just outside of Austin,Texas -Leander! Don't miss this opportunity! Affordable prestigious living in a premiere golf community in beautiful Texas Hill country.
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hill country: Lost Creek Ranch - 05/13/08 11:25 AM
Lost Creek Ranch is a new Centex subdivision currently under development, located on Ralph Fair Road, about 2 miles north of I-10, 5 miles outside Loop 1604. This relaxing community offers residents the luxury of Hill Country living located close to the city of San Antonio.
San Antonio continues to offer affordable homes prices and … (0 comments)
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hill country: Hillside Condominiums just west of 360 are available. Great incentives!! Come in and see - 05/08/08 11:15 AM
THE HILLSIDE MODEL IS NOW COMPLETE!!! (See www.Hillside2222.com).
Getting in at the grand opening is an ideal time, as a builder's tactic is to develop momentum with sales....and a few select buyers (and their agents) can take advantage. Call our sale agent (Jeff Kessler) at 512.801.5666 for details. Time is of the essence.
These 1300sf … (2 comments)
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hill country: 7% (SEVEN PERCENT) commission on New Condos at The Hillside Condominiums in Austin, Texas - 05/08/08 11:11 AM
THE HILLSIDE MODEL IS NOW COMPLETE!!! (See www.Hillside2222.com). , to start our grand opening with a bang, we are offering a stunning 7% (SEVEN PERCENT) commission on select homes for a limited time. In addition, we are also offering heavy incentives on the same homes and same time period.
Getting in at the … (0 comments)
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hill country: Hill Country Peaches - Pick'em, Buy'em, Eat'em - 04/16/08 11:48 PM
Nothing as tasty as a Texas Hill Country Peach. Whether you call them Fredericksburg Peaches, Stonewall Peaches or Texas Hill Country Peaches they are all delicious! We are looking forward to some great tasty peaches in 2008!
HILL COUNTRY PEACHES They have many varieties to choose from and new varieties being introduced … (6 comments)
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hill country: Lake Travis Luxury Real Estate - 04/16/08 11:48 AM
Waterscape Villas on the north shore of Lake Travis, near Austin Texas, is offering luxury condos for sale starting at $250,000. These lakefront condos come with resort-style amenities including marina, two-tiered swim area with bar and grill pergolas, jogging trails, fitness center, lounge, terraced beach and sports courts. Only a 20 minute drive … (0 comments)
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hill country: 121 Deer Park Lane, Center Point, Texas 78010 - 04/11/08 04:06 PM
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hill country: Is This YOUR Belief System...Or Our Industry's? - 04/07/08 06:51 PM
I've recently been reading, and yes, commenting on posts that in some form or fashion relate to "serving" our clients. Most interesting are the large number of agents who are adamant that they don't deserve time off, that they must work 7 days a week because it's their job...it's what they're required … (62 comments)
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hill country: Want To Work In Beautiful Austin, Texas? - 04/01/08 12:52 AM
For any Austin area agents who are seeking change in their professional lives, we would love to talk with you.
The PowerHouse Group is now seeking qualified agents to join our team and we're even offering a signing bonus to those agents who join us by the end of May, 2008.
1. 90-10 split
2. Initial and advanced … (0 comments)
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hill country: RACISTS! Yeah, Well You're Fired - 03/28/08 04:38 PM
Some years back, I listed a property near the lake and explained to the sellers (an African American couple), who were still readying their house for sale, that there was no need to start looking at a replacement home until we had their current home under contract. It was highly improbable that our market (that … (12 comments)
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hill country: How Do You Define Success? A New Beginning? - 03/24/08 12:26 AM
(A
recent post by Jim Crawford-Atlanta Real Estate, inspired me to expand
on this topic...I
hope you will let me know your thoughts).
How many of you know what success really is? I'm
not talking about someone else's definition of success...I mean YOUR definition of success.
If not, you're … (11 comments)
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hill country: The Hill Country of Austin... - 03/23/08 07:57 PM
Its Bluebonnet Season in the Hill Country so get a front row seat.
It is a great time of year to enjoy the beauty of the Hill Country.
The State protected flower is a gem among the many beautiful wild flowers you will see when you drive the hill country in … (9 comments)
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hill country: A Broker Misses The Good Ole Days Of Being “High” - 03/21/08 02:33 AM
I had an opportunity to fly to Houston recently (Southwest Airlines) for a one day business trip and boy was it a pain. It's been a couple of years since I've flown on a major airline so I'd forgotten just how cumbersome it is to get from point A to point … (7 comments)
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hill country: What Do You Drive? What About A Billionaire? - 03/19/08 11:45 PM
I've seen several posts regarding the importance, or lack of importance on what an agent drives. Many of the postings describe the importance of "looking" successful. I understand the importance of looking the part, but should that be the overall focus? Here's a lesson I learned years ago about looking successful … (14 comments)
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hill country: "My Client May Have Pulled Your Sign Up" - 03/18/08 09:00 AM
About 9 years ago, I was referred to and received a great listing that offered a fantastic view of Lake Travis. I knew this would be a "hot" listing....but what I didn't know at the time was just how low a veteran broker would stoop to keep her client in the running … (14 comments)
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hill country: The Blame Game.....Do You Play It? - 03/15/08 01:06 AM
I just had two closings, neither of which closed on time.
On these particular closings, I followed up regularly with the agents and quickly got the feeling they simply placed the transactions on autopilot and assumed all would go as planned. Understand that almost all my sellers choose to include a "time is of the essence" provision in their … (3 comments)
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hill country: Absolutely stunning Lakefront Listing in Texas! - 03/11/08 11:43 PM
Welcome to the private lakeside community of Emerald Sound in Oak Point. Prepare to enter the home of your dreams that will delight all of your senses. Located on a heavily treed 2.3 acre lakefront lot that faces west, this warm Hill Country inspired residence has everything you can imagine and … (2 comments)
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hill country: Did I Invite You Into My Inbox? - 03/11/08 10:33 PM
I'm sure there will be valid arguments on both sides of this issue, but this a growing problem for me and a number of other agents I've talked to recently.
I'm sure we all get plenty of spam daily and my inbox is certainly no different. Spammer's nationwide will continue to load our inboxes about anatomical … (11 comments)
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hill country: "I Gave It To My (Dead) Mother", Agent Says - 03/11/08 12:07 AM
Here is yet one more installment of my most bizarre transactions.
An elderly, but cash heavy buyer, contracted to purchase a small home on the north side of town. Being retired, and in less than great health, he fell in love with the large corner lot with all the flower beds … (23 comments)
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hill country: But This Is A Cash Deal......Just Kidding - 03/08/08 09:59 PM
A while back, just prior to my family and I leaving for a vacation. a referral called me to list an home from his mother's estate. He was was still doing final repairs on it so we decided to wait until the repairs were complete before starting our marketing. This was going to be a very hot listing due to the location which … (4 comments)
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hill country: How To Get Your Client Arrested! - 03/08/08 06:52 PM
What we experience can often be considered a cruel teacher, but a teacher nonetheless.
I had a listing that was under contract and and failed to close per the contract as scheduled due to buyer/lender issues. I knew the buyer agent was out looking for her next victim...I mean client, so this transaction had … (106 comments)
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hill country: I'll Sue Your %$*^#! - 03/07/08 08:02 PM
It's unfortunate, but I'm sure many of us have experienced the agent who is always right and is willing to curse at you if you indicate otherwise. Like a drunk in a bar, they're always looking for an altercation. Because of my previous career, I know it's usually a result of low self esteem, … (8 comments)
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hill country: So When Did You Join The IRS? - 03/07/08 12:57 AM
Real estate is my second career...my first was law enforcement (17 years), so needless to say I thought I'd seen and heard it all. Until I got into real estate that is.
As a police officer, I pretty much kept to myself, did my job and went home. I didn't share … (6 comments)
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hill country: The Power Of Perseverance...No Matter What You Do - 03/06/08 10:29 PM
I'm sure we've all heard about the power of sticking to something, not giving up, persevering until we reach our goal. But how many of you will do it for 15 years?
I'm close to one such person who did just that. He is a talented, dedicated attorney who graduated from Notre Dame School of Law … (7 comments)
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hill country: 6000 Shepherd, Austin, TX 78730 - Monte Vista Condos - Cool Austin Condo in the Hill Country - 02/28/08 12:02 AM
Breathtaking views and luxurious amenities every day. These spacious condos offer amazing features like marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile floors. With a wide variety of sizes and models, there's something for everyone. Priced from the $130's
Perry Henderson | 900 Congress Ave. | Austin, TX 78701 | 512.791.7462 | eFax 512.233.5230 | http://www.livewelldowntown.com/
About … (0 comments)
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hill country: POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE OPEN HOUSE & MARDI GRAS PARADE! - 02/27/08 10:07 PM
2411 Lower Burma, Graford, Tx 76449 Possum Kingdom Lake (edit/delete)
OPEN SAT MARCH 1, 12- 3 PM, AND SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2- 5 PM
COME HELP CELEBRATE POSSUM KINGDOM'S ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARADE & SHRIMP BOIL!
Offered for $1,367,000 MLS # 10928339
Unique Waterfront property on the Peninsula at Possum Kingdom … (2 comments)
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hill country: Community Spotlight: Baby Boomers Cash in on Eagle Mountain Reserve - 02/11/08 08:00 AM
Baby Boomers will buy one out of every five new homes sold in 2008. What the 55-and-older segment is really looking for is vacant land.
For instance, the Texas Hill Country is a prime location for Boomers to look for land from a 1- acre parcel in Marble Falls to … (0 comments)
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hill country: Number of Homes Sold in Williamson County, TX '04-'07 and '08 Projected Home Sales - 02/06/08 10:42 AM
The increase in number of homes sold since 2004. The number of homes sold over the last four years supports statistics from The US Census Bureau, which ranked Williamson County the 16th fastest growing county in the nation. With continued growth, I expect the home market in this area to remain … (0 comments)
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hill country: Canyon Lake, TX-Mystic Shores-Lake View For Sale - 02/02/08 06:09 PM
From Middle of Property View From Street
Mystic Shores Unit 11, Lot 1356- 1054 Star Ridge-2.14 acres.
Beautiful property with lake view, Hill Country views from front. Land sits high up on a ridge. Flat building site for home, gentle slope into canyon behind trees. No obstruction of views or neighbors … (0 comments)
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hill country: New Development In Lago Vista, TX- Villa Montechino - 01/15/08 07:48 AM
We have a New Development in Lago Vista called Montechino.
Montechino is an exquisite master-planned lakefront community on the majestic edge of Lake Travis. Beautiful residences punctuated with bursts of color will dot the shoreline reminiscent of picturesque European villages. Thoughtful, inviting interiors flow seamlessly with covered terraces providing indoor-outdoor … (0 comments)
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hill country: Christmas Miracle - 12/27/07 12:59 PM
To everyone who has been following Lauren's saga; believe it or not, she had dinner at my house Christmas Day! She came home two days earlier and spent Christmas Eve in the emergency room, but she was there! Living, breathing, joking and playing she ate some of the Roast Beef, Yorkshire … (1 comments)
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hill country: More Beautiful Homes in Austin, Texas - 12/04/07 01:59 PM
I have beautiful home for sale in Austin, Texas that is priced at 7.4 million. It is worth every penny! You won't believe the construction, attention to detail and location! You can see this beautiful home at http://www.austintxviews.com
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hill country: Historic Gruene Bridge Bites the Dust - 11/11/07 11:17 PM
Granted, the Guadalupe River low water bridge at Gruene it isn't THAT beautiful. It was built as a utilitarian way to cross an impetuous river. Two narrow lanes more sized for Model T's than SUV's. I'm sure no great architects were ever involved in it's construction. It wasn't a graceful arch or an … (1 comments)
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hill country: River Chase - 11/08/07 05:08 PM
River Chase is a wonderful subdivision along the Guadalupe River in Comal County. It is divided by HWY 306 into what is locally called the "Old Part" and the "New Part." The Old Section began development around the turn of the century (2000;-) the other side began about 2003. The lot sizes in Sections 1-3 start at over 3 … (0 comments)
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hill country: Guadalupe River Oaks - 11/08/07 02:11 PM
Guadalupe River Oaks is a relatively small neighborhood on the northern side of New Braunfels & Gruene. It was first began in the late 1970's as what I like to call a "ranchette" Neighborhood. In order for a home to have enough room for a well and a standard septic system, the … (0 comments)
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hill country: 2007 Hill Country Tour of Homes - 10/19/07 11:35 AM
2007 HILL COUNTRY TOUR OF HOMES
October 20-21 and October 27-28
Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday Noon-5PM
ADMISSION FREE
Come visit the 27 homes and 7 developments on the tour this year. There are 17 builders recognized and a variety of architectural styles and designs. You may register for a $500.00 drawing … (2 comments)
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hill country: Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas - 10/04/07 07:52 PM
Looking for Higher Education? Kerrville has it with Schreiner University, a 4 year liberal arts institution. It was founded by Captain Charles Schreiner, a hill country rancher, merchant and former Texas Ranger in 1923. Captain Schreiner asked the Presbyterian Church to join him in this effort so the young people of … (2 comments)
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hill country: While I'm on the subject of Wine! - 10/03/07 02:02 PM
Once a year several girlfriends travel to the Hill Country around Austin, Texas to "catch up" and have fun. We start off on Friday afternoon with a packed lunch and visit the wineries on the way to the Kingsland area for a stay at a fabulous lake house. It's a great time to … (0 comments)
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hill country: Guadalupe River Retreat - 10/01/07 12:38 PM
GUADALUPE RIVER RETREAT
2.78 acres on the River
Hwy 27 frontage, only 45 minutes from San Antonio
good level deep soilgood for horsesgrowing grapescamping out This is an opportunity to own a beautiful piece of property on the Guadalupe River with good trees of many varieties including some fruit trees. There are some large … (11 comments)
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hill country: Open House This Weekend, Exclusive Country Club Estates, Cimarron Hills, Georgetown - 09/14/07 05:09 PM
Living in the Texas Hill Country is about as close to Heaven as you can get! Cimarron Hills, one of the area's most coveted private upscale communities, is located in Georgetown, just 20 minutes north of Austin. Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and a World-class Club & Spa inspire Resort Living … (1 comments)
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hill country: Community Overview, Cimarron Hills - 09/13/07 09:26 AM
OUR LUXURIOUS AMENITIES
Nationally acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf CourseNew 45,000 Clubhouse & Spa ComplexFive dining venues with our Four Seasons-trained chefA Tuscan-inspired full service spa Separate gentlemen's and ladies' club lounges Camp Little Bear Kids Adventure Area ~ year-round dedicated programming and space for our junior membersPremier fitness facilities offering a … (0 comments)
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hill country: Welcome to Cimarron Hills - 09/13/07 09:22 AM
Living in the Texas Hill Country is about as close to Heaven as you can get. That's why the private country club community of Cimarron Hills is so inviting. Not only is it nestled just outside of Georgetown, 20 minutes north of Austin, it combines the laid back lifestyle of small … (0 comments)
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hill country: Cimarron Hills, At Home in Georgetown - 09/13/07 09:18 AM
Look no further than a few miles down the road for good ol' small town charm in the Texas Hill Country. Quaint, historic Georgetown provides the perfect backdrop for a day of shopping in specialty boutiques or taking in a theater performance. From festivals to fine dining, Georgetown offers a slower … (2 comments)
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hill country: The Grass is Always Greener in Texas, Cimarron Hills - 09/12/07 01:22 PM
The clubhouse complements the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course perfectly at Cimarron Hills. Eighteen holes of heaven, the course was named one of the "Best Courses in Texas" by Golf Digest. And it's no wonder, considering the native trees, rolling hills and water features that make the course as beautiful as … (0 comments)
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hill country: How do you feel about a cheap home inspector? - 06/27/07 08:10 PM
Don't skimp when it comes to booking your home inspector. You get what you pay for.
The cost of hiring an inspector is insignificant when it comes down to finding items that were not identified prior to the new owner moving into the home. Why? Because they failed to get the … (6 comments)
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hill country: Phase Inspections Can Save You $$$$ by Carl Winters - 05/15/07 08:34 AM
What Can the Buyer Do?
The buyer’s best line of defense to assure that the home being built is up to par is to hire his or her own independent property inspector to monitor the construction process.
Having an inspector working with you throughout the project will help you in … (3 comments)
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hill country: Population Boom - 05/01/07 02:26 PM
Development follows water and soon trees will be cleared, concrete will be poured, and the wooden frames of houses will multiply on newly paved, dead-end streets. Grocery stores and gas stations will follow the new folks moving in, and the twisted country lane of Hamilton Pool Road in western Travis County, Austin, … (1 comments)
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