homes: Austin Texas soon to go Solar! New Solar Facility in Webberville to go live in December 2011!!
- 08/10/11 11:40 AM
Austin’s new Solar Power System is under construction and ahead of schedule! Today I was lucky to be included on a private tour of the latest and greatest in solar power in Texas. The tour was for the commissioners that consult with the City of Austin Energy. So there were about 10 of us that got to see the vast progress made on this project. I was the only civilian participating in the tour.
This new facility is under construction and it is a joint venture between the City of Austin Energy and FRV-Fotowatio Renewable Ventures. They broke ground on … (0 comments)
homes: Here are the latest Energy Audit updates in Austin Texas, changes take effect May 2nd,2011!!
- 08/10/11 10:50 AM
Here are the latest approved changes from the City Council for Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure (ECAD) Ordinance that are effective as of May 2, 2011 One change relates to the energy audit disclosure requirement for sellers of single-family homes 10 years old or older. Originally, the ordinance required audits be disclosed to potential buyers “before the time of sale,” which was defined in the ordinance as the time before the deed of sale was recorded. The amendment approved by City Council on April 21st 2011 requires audit results be provided at least three days before the end of the option period defined in the sales contract. If … (3 comments)
homes: Zinger Hardware is moving and having a huge sale in Austin!
- 08/09/11 09:34 AM
As a lifetime avid gardener I shop at several hardware stores and nursery's around Austin Texas. I am always looking for Heirloom plants and unique items for the outdoor living area. Zinger Hardware is one of my favorites as they have such a wide variety of unusual products. So this is a once in a lifetime opportunity as its the first time they have moved. Join me at their moving sale! After nine years at our West Anderson location, Zinger Hardware is moving to a new store at 4001 North Lamar Blvd. Instead of making hundreds of trips in a moving … (1 comments)
homes: Looking for your next Tarrytown home in Austin Texas, if so give me a call.
- 08/09/11 07:33 AM
Austin is home to many desirable neighborhoods, some are close in and others are in the "burbs". There is something for everyone in Austin. Tarrytown is one of the older neighborhoods that is very close to downtown. This area has many great amenities. There is an abundance of great dining establishments like: Jeffry's, Wink, Tambaleo, Food Food, Fabi & Rosi, Mozart's, Able's on the Lake, and of course Maudies. The Lions Municipal Golf Course has been a longtime draw for many of the residents. This area is just west of Mopac, north of Town Lake and south of 35th Street. A few of … (0 comments)
homes: Fantastic 3-2 home in Lake Travis area with a panoramic view only $229K! 2400 Eagle Point home for sale in 78734!
- 07/29/11 10:06 AM
I have a new listing in the Lake Travis area. It is a three bedroom two and a half bath home with formal dining room and an office. The Master bedroom is downstairs and has two big windows overlooking the 600SF deck and panoramic hill country view. The Master bath has a deep garden tub and separate shower and an enormous 9x9 walk in closet! This home is listed for just $229K and feeds into the sought after Lake Travis School District. There is a privatehome owners boat dock/launch, private park, hiking trails, and volley ball court. Take a look at … (0 comments)
homes: Summer Fun In Austin 2011
- 06/29/11 10:02 AM
Are you looking for some summer fun in Austin Texas? If so I have the answers and a few of them allow you to beat the brutal Texas summer heat. These events all take place in central or south Austin. Some events are free while others have varying admission fees. Perhaps I will see you at some of these events? I plan to go see Bob Schneider as he gives a great "live" performance! Sunset Valley Free Concert Series- Every other Sunday night you can hear a free concert at Sunset Valley City Hall. The music varies but it always starts … (0 comments)
homes: Open House on Saturday December11th, 2010 261 Canterbury in Belterra. Only 20 minutes to downtown Austin Texas!
- 12/11/10 03:28 AM
Gorgeous one story home in southwest Austin/Belterra will be having an Open House Today from 12-4 (Saturday 12-11-2010) 261 Canterbury! This gently lived in home has lots to offer any home buyer. It was built in 2007 and has a beautiful low maintenancechopped white limestone exterior. The floorplan is spacious and open with "Mother-In-Law" layout which is good for children too. The second living room is in between the two secondary bedrooms. There is even a dedicated large office/study(which cold be fourth bedroom) with an unobstructedview of the Greenbelt! The Seller is very motivated as he just moved into an assisted … (4 comments)
homes: Winterizing your home, the time is now!
- 11/14/10 03:11 AM
Helpful and Quick Tips for Winterizing your homeIt's fall and that means it's time to get your home ready for the upcoming cold weather. While Austinites may wear shorts on Christmas, that is not always the case. Living in the normally warm climate found in Austin Texas, does not mean you can avoid protecting your home from winters effects. Check out the tips below for ideas on how to keep your home more comfortable and efficient this winter.Seal Drafts- The most common areas of heat loss are: windows, electrical outlets and doorways. Add weatherstripping and caulk windows. Seal holes, cracks, and openings … (12 comments)
Lovely home on over an acre of land gives a feeling of living in the country while only 15-20 minutes from downtown Austin. This four bedroom, three and a half bathroom home has everything. There are two living rooms, two dining rooms, a game room and an office as well as a three car garage plus storage.
The kitchen has Kraft Maid Custom cabinets and a large island with neutral colored Corian counter-tops and a Butlers Pantry leading into the formal dining room. There are double … (4 comments)
homes: Open House today at 1705 Valeria in the sought after 78704 neighborhod!
- 05/16/10 06:33 AM
My associate Shelly Tucci will be holding 1705 Valeria open today from 12-3. This is a charming 1950's bungalow that has been updated and renovated. It has an open floor plan and bamboo floors. The layout offers excellent privacy with MIL floor plan. The backyard is a xeriscaped oasis with wrap around decks and a new Dimension hot tub with waterfall and lumbar jets. The backyard is very private with no neighbors behind the home. It is walking distance from many 78704 attractions: Artz Rib House, Irie Bean Coffee House, Matt's El Rancho, Maria's Taco Express, and Kerby Lane to name … (6 comments)
homes: Some homes have fun mailboxes, here are a few found in and around Austin Texas
- 04/23/10 06:15 AM
As a Austin Realtor I see plenty of homes, some are more memorable than others. Even a mundane home can have a fun and frivolous mailbox. Here are a few of the more memorable mailboxes I have seen lately in and around Austin Texas. I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed discovering them! If you have a unique mailbox or have a snapshot of one please feel free to add your own mailbox photo to the post. Happy mailbox hunting!
If you are in the … (13 comments)
homes: Schedule of local music events in and around Austin Texas for April 2010!
- 04/14/10 03:12 AM
Are you looking for some local fun in and around Austin this month? Here are a number of fun festivals and live music events taking place this month. 4/15-18Old Settler's Music Festival Salt Lick Pavilion just south of Austinwww.oldsettlersmusicfest.org 4/16-18Bob Marley Festival Auditorium Shores in Austin www.austinmarleyfest.com 4/17, 10 am - 4 pm13th Annual Butterfly FestivalThe EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Wimberleywww.wimberley.org/d/8835570_12663.htm 4/17, 10 am - 3 pmEarth Day FestivalOutdoor fun, music, and food for the whole family!McKinney Roughs State Parkwww.austinearthday.com4/ 17, 10 am - 4 pmCave DayTake Cave ToursCedar ParkSponsored by the City of Cedar Park- Parks & Recreation … (7 comments)
homes: Looking for a gorgeous home in Cedar Park about 20 minutes from Austin Texas? Look no further 2205 Macaw Drive is the one!
- 04/09/10 06:05 AM
Take a peek at my newest listing just outside Austin Texas. This darling home has plenty of space for everything and a beautiful yard. Spacious home with huge living room with vaulted ceiling and loft type gameroom upstairs. Backyard oasis with many large shady trees, the playscape, swingset and eight person hot tub convey. There is a large covered out-door living area with two lights & ceiling fans. The fantastic hot tub big enough for the whole family! This home is aggressively priced for quick sale so potential buyers can take advantage of the $8000 First Time homebuyer tax credit. This is the best price … (7 comments)
homes: South Austin Open House Sunday 1-4 at 4204 Triboro Trail in the lovely Sunset Addition!
- 01/16/10 06:04 AM
South Austin Open House this Sunday from 1-4 at 4204 Triboro Trail in the lovely Sunset Addition! This gorgeous home has much to offer the discriminating buyer. There are three very spacious bedrooms, one of the secondary bedrooms has built-in shelves. The master bedroom is enormous with a separate sitting area and has a big walk-in closet. There is a huge out-door living deck area with a pergola to beat the summer heat. The home has new paint, carpet (in bedrooms) and new fence in 2009. The kitchen is open and has stainless steel appliances that convey. The floors are stained … (10 comments)
homes: New local Austin company debuts fantastic new chip Beanitos Bean Chips! Find out where they are available now!
- 01/06/10 12:09 PM
A new company called Bean Brand Foods just launched a great new healthy chip called Beanitos Bean Chips. The company was created by two brothers: Doug and Dave Foreman. This innovative chip is completely corn-free, made from whole beans and has a number of health benefits: high protien, high fiber, high in Omega 3's, certified low glycemic, and 100% gluten-free. The health benefits are wonderful, but the chips simply taste too good to be good for you. Beanitos also hold up well for making nachos and are great for dipping in salsa, hummus or guacamole. They have two varieties: Black Bean and Pinto … (29 comments)
homes: Open House in Shady Hollow December 6th, 2009 from 1-4.
- 12/05/09 07:50 AM
Please join me at my next Kellywood Estates open house this Sunday December 6th from 1-4. The home is located at 10800 Brodie Lane, about a mile south of Brodie and Slaughter Lane and just north of Shady Hollow. This updated and quiet home sits in the middle of a huge lot with a deep setback off Brodie Lane. The lot is .573 of an acre of mature trees and a landscaped paradise. There is plenty of room for a pool and still tons of room for: Horse-shoes, pitching washers and volleyball! This home is perfect for entertaining and boasts beautiful Travertine floors through out. This home … (8 comments)
homes: Zilker Tree and the Trail of Lights in Austin Texas 2009! Event Schedule for 2009 tree lighting ceremony.
- 12/04/09 05:33 AM
The Zilker Tree lighting ceremony is always a big event with tons of people young and old. Every year I go to the tree lighting ceremony with a group of friends. This is a long standing tradition for each of us. We make hot chocolate for the ride there, as it may take an hour just to get there due to traffic caused by its popularity. Then it can take even longer try to find some place to park. Thankfully the kids no longer require strollers or ask to be carried! Here is a little slice of old Austin for you newbies that … (2 comments)
homes: Cherrywood Art Fair in Austin TX December 12-13, 2009
- 11/25/09 09:47 AM
Austin Texas is full of fun events showcasing over eighty local Austin artists. All media are represented: oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, mixed media, clothing, accessories, jewelery and more! The Cherrywood Art Fair is December 12-13 from 10-6 and admission is FREE! There will be: Live Music, children's art activities and artist demos, WonderCraft Workshops and a huge Silent Auction! Joe McDermott and Colin Gilmore will be performing live along with many other musicians! There will be food from: Pie Fixes Everything, Lucious Pastry, Innocent Chocolate, Mmmpanada, and Travelling Burrito! Location: Maplewood Elementary at 38 1/2Street and Maplewood Avenue. For more information please visit: www.CherrywoodArtFair.org … (6 comments)
homes: The 34th annual Charity Garage Sale is at Palmer Events Center this weekend!
- 11/06/09 01:44 AM
The Settlement Club's 34th Annual Charity Garage Sale is not just for people that live in Bouldin,Travis Heights or Barton Hills. The Settlement Club charity Garage Sale is held November 6,7,8, 2009 at the Palmer Events Center on Barton Springs Road. This event raises money and recycles items that would otherwise go into a landfill. The very first garage sale in the 1970's raised $20K, last year they raised $472K! The garage sale has all kinds of items for sale. There are household items and designer clothing and more! The merchandise categories are: Clothing, Children's items, Toys, Holiday Items, Books, Linens, … (3 comments)
Austin’s new Solar Power System is under construction and ahead of schedule!
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