lake point: 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)

lake point: Lake Point Market Analysis for August 2009 - 10/11/09 03:20 AM
Lake Pointe is a lovely community in Austin Texas that is just minutes away from the Lake Travis area. These homes typically were built between 1993-2005, with an average of 2997 square feet. Most of the lots are about a quarter acre, but occasionally you will find larger lots of a 1/3 or 3/4 of an acre. Some have hill country or distant lake views. Below you will find the Comparative Market Analysis for Lake Pointe's August home sales. The homes used in the C.M.A.  are at least 3bedrooms and 3 baths on at least a .25 lot or larger.
4 Homes Actively Listed … (1 comments)

lake point: Lake Pointe keeps calling to me - 07/14/09 02:08 AM
Often we have pondered the possibility of buying a home closer to the lake. We rationalize it by saying if we are living closer to Lake Travis, we will go sailing more. Our sailboat sits on Lake Travis waiting for us in vain more often than not each weekend. So moving closer sounds reasonable right? My sister in law lives and works in the Uplands, which is closer to the lake. They go skiing a lot and love living in the Uplands. Now this is a great neighborhood, but the 4000+SF homes on one acre lots are just too much for … (0 comments)