austin luxury homes: A Week After the Year Before - 01/02/14 10:55 PM
A Week After the Year Before
It's been a week since last year and I've noticed a huge increase in the herds at the gym, on the running trail and in the heath food/supplement aisles of my favorite grocery stores. It happens every year, lots of people with great intentions reflect on the year before and resolve to do better in the New Year! The problem is that in theory, resolutions are an excellent idea but the execution is often vague, non-existent or lost in that haze of revelry from the night before! The New Year arrives and they are still craving a midnight … (70 comments)

austin luxury homes: Austin Active Rain Meet-up! Thursday August 30th, 2012 - 08/23/12 03:07 AM
Austin Active Rain Meet-up! Thursday August 30th, 2012
Well...it's time again for a meet-up of Central Texas, Active Rain bloggers! This will be an open gathering and anyone is welcome, whether you are an AR member or not! It's a great way to meet folks who are blogging at Active Rain in person and see what we are like in person! If past meetings are any indication, this is also excellent opportunity  to network, exchange ideas and learn more about agents and Brokers who are active in Austin area.
Even if you are NOT a member but are curious about blogging … (27 comments)

austin luxury homes: Lost Creek Neighborhood Video Tour - 03/06/12 12:09 AM
Lost Creek Neighborhood Video Tour
Lost Creek, located in the Eanes School District is one of Austin’s finest neighborhoods! I do happen to be a bit prejudiced as we have lived in Lost Creek  since 1992. There are so many good things I could tell you about Lost Creek that I finally decided to take the leap into video as the best way to really showcase this wonderful neighborhood. You will have to forgive my somewhat serious demeanor during most of the video. Most of the people who know me will be surprised at how serious I seem to be … (59 comments)

austin luxury homes: Fireworks FINALLY return to Austin, Texas - 12/31/11 08:02 AM
 Fireworks FINALLY return to Austin, Texas
It happened is a flash…literally…I heard the explosion and stared at my hand, shocked out of my eleven-year-old mind. I had just touched the smoldering punk to the end of the fuse before tossing the firecracker away, but…instead of the familiar sizzle as the sparks made their way to the gunpowder packed cylinder, it immediately exploded... Zip---BOOM! I was frightened as my hand began to go numb while still throbbing in pain. Checking first to make sure I still had all my fingers, I then quickly looked around to see if anyone had noticed the mishap. … (47 comments)

austin luxury homes: WIN-WIN A Noble Idea Reduced to Meaningless Jargon? - 04/26/11 05:17 PM
Win-Win  A Noble Idea Reduced to Meaningless Jargon?
Recently I was on the phone with a younger agent from one of those Mega-Companies discussing some details about his offer on one of my listings. We had just about wrapped up our discussion when he told me, "Thanks Mr. Lewis, I hope we can make this a "WIN-WIN" situation..." I paused for a moment of silence (something I rarely do) and then said, "You know, things were going so well and then you had to say that". His startled reply was "What do you mean?" I responded, using some humor to say … (140 comments)

austin luxury homes: 1600 West Lynn – Open House - Sunday, April 10th 2:00-4:00PM - 04/09/11 01:54 AM
1600 West Lynn  – Open House - Sunday, April 10th 2:00-4:00PM
  1600 West Lynn $1,400,000
This Sunday, April 10th, as part of the city wide AvenueOne Properties Open House Tour  I will be holding the home at 1600 West Lynn open from from 2:00--4:00pm. This classic home located in Old Enfield which is, without a doubt, one of the very best of the Old West Austin neighborhoods. A number of years ago I also lived on West Lynn, though south of Enfield Road in the Clarksville neighborhood, I used to run and ride my bike through the area which is populated by many … (25 comments)

austin luxury homes: Architecture at the Umlauf Series - Thursday, November 4th 7:00pm - 10/31/10 09:18 AM
The final program  of the Architecture at the Umlauf Series Fourth Season takes place Thursday, November 4th. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
The event marks the end of the fall season for this incredibly popular program featuring local Austin Architects in a beautifully intimate setting. As a result of the strong ties between AvenueOne and the Art and Architectural communities, the monthly series was founded and is produced by two of my associates at AvenueOne Properties; Scott Harvey and Carla Umlauf (granddaughter of the esteemed sculptor) and is sponsored by our firm, AvenueOne Properties.
The series is a creative venue allowing local architects to share with … (14 comments)

austin luxury homes: "Old Fashioned Service" Never Goes Out Of Style - 10/26/10 11:27 AM
I was recently listening to a friend complain about the fact that she could not get good service or even basic attention at many stores and businesses these days. You know what I mean, "Old Fashioned Service" and here is the funny thing, she is only 26 years old. I have been hearing the same thing for years and with the advent of Big Box Retail, Megastores, and Corporate empires along with a lack of personal involvement on the part of many business owners I see this happening at many businesses locally. However, after thinking about it for awhile, I realized that "old fashioned service" … (141 comments)

austin luxury homes: Pemberton Heights Open House - 1406 Wooldridge Drive - November 14th 3:30-5:30PM - 10/16/10 05:21 PM
  1406 Wooldridge Drive $2,595,000
Sunday, November 14th from 3:30--5:30pm I will be holding 1406 Wooldridge Drive open from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. and announcing a $200,000 price reduction! Wooldridge Drive is arguably the best street in the heart of  Pemberton Heights , recognized as the crown jewel of Old West Austin. Centrally located to downtown, the neighborhood boasts some of Austin's finest homes and there is always a demand for property in the area. To learn more about the interesting history of the area regarding development, background, building restrictions, historical designations and many other details please access the Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association website … (22 comments)

austin luxury homes: AvenueOne Open House Event - Sunday, October 17th - 10/15/10 04:16 PM
 This Sunday, October 17th AvenueOne Properties will be showcasing a dozen of our listings in some of Austin's Finest neighborhoods! Below the graphic you will find a convenient list of the homes, addresses and open house times. To learn more about each of the properties, click on the address and a new page with further information will open for your convenience, At the bottom of this post is a link for a printable brochure that will allow you to download and print the entire tour. I hope you are able to visit on Sunday and learn more about these wonderful homes … (14 comments)

austin luxury homes: Architecture at the Umlauf Series - Thursday, September 2nd 7:00pm - 08/31/10 05:25 AM
Architecture at the Umlauf Series - Thursday, September 2nd 7:00pm
The opening program  of the Architecture at the Umlauf Series Fall Season takes this place Thursday, September 2nd. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
The event marks the beginning of the fall season of this incredibly popular program featuring local Austin Architects in a beautifully intimate setting. As a result of the strong ties between AvenueOne and the Art and Architectural communities, the monthly series was founded and is produced by two of my associates at AvenueOne Properties; Scott Harveyand Carla Umlauf (granddaughter of the esteemed sculptor) and is sponsored by our firm, AvenueOne Properties and AIA … (37 comments)

austin luxury homes: 3012 Hatley Drive Updated Energy Efficient Home in Rollingwood with a $6.23 electric bill? - 07/08/10 11:00 AM
 3012 Hatley Drive Updated Energy Efficient Home in Rollingwood with a $6.23 electric bill?
You read that correctly, a $6.23 electric bill is the lowest so far in my new listing at 3012 Hatley Drive in Rollingwood, one of the Eanes School Districts finest areas! Though the bill is by no means typical, over the last year they have ranged from $25-$48 monthly with a single bill as high as $150 for a particularly harsh weather month. Still this is extremely impressive for a home that is just north of approximately 2,760 sq.ft. according to appraisal. Some of the energy upgrades efficiency … (68 comments)

austin luxury homes: Pemberton Heights Open House - 2424-B Hartford Drive - 04/24/10 09:01 PM
Pemberton Heights Open House - 2424-B Hartford Drive
Open this Sunday April 25th 2:00 - 4:00PM
2424-B Hartford Road is one of two units in this beautifully built complex. Utilizing quality finish outs and superior construction techniques, the home offers the discriminating buyer many features. If you would like to expand the already open, brightly lit, well designed floor plan, the builder is offering the option to add an additional 550 +/- square feet to the current layout. This is a rare opportunity to live in newer construction in Pemberton Heights for under $1 Million and is an excellent value for one of … (31 comments)

austin luxury homes: Westview on Lake Austin - Austin, Texas - 04/07/10 03:20 PM
Westview on Lake Austin - Austin, Texas
The Original Westview on Lake Austin is one of my favorite neighborhoods in West Lake Hills. The neighborhood is located in a beautiful tree covered valley in an area known as the West Lake Peninsula. Westview on Lake Austin was developed back during the mid-eighties. Along came the S&L Crisis and as a result a bank intervened with the developer and took over the remaining un-sold lots. Then...another bank took over the first one and consequently the remaining lots were tied up until the mid-nineties. At that point the final holding bank released the … (32 comments)

austin luxury homes: Rob Roy on the Lake - Austin, Texas - 04/05/10 10:13 AM
Rob Roy on the Lake - Austin, Texas
Rob Roy on the Lake Neighborhood is located just west of the original Rob Roy Neighborhood in Austin, Texas. Rob Roy on the Lake's boundaries are; to the east, Original Rob Roy, Bee Cave Road to the south, Riverhills Road to the west and Lake Austin to the North. Developed a short time after original Rob Roy in the early 1980's and continuing today. There are only a few lots left in the area and most homes purchased these days are updated or remodeled in some manner. There is also a section along … (18 comments)

austin luxury homes: Rob Roy on the Creek - Austin, Texas - 04/05/10 10:09 AM
Rob Roy on the Creek - Austin, Texas
Rob Roy on the Creek Neighborhood is located south west of the original Rob Roy Neighborhood in Austin, Texas and across Bee Cave Road from Rob Roy on the Lake. Rob Roy on the Creek's boundaries are; Barton Creek Blvd. to the east, Bee Cave Road to the north, Riverhills Road to the west and the winding Barton Creek to the South. Developed a short time after original Rob Roy in the early 1980's and continuing today. There are only a few lots left in the area and most homes purchased these days are … (9 comments)

austin luxury homes: Rob Roy Neighborhood - Austin, Texas - 04/02/10 12:56 AM
Rob Roy Neighborhood - Austin, Texas
I know the Rob Roy Neighborhood and have worked here for twenty years! By coincidence, my first listing appointment back in 1989 (yes that was the last century) was for a home located in the Rob Roy Neighborhood. That home eventually  sold for $368,000 and though the sellers owed the bank more than that, they gladly paid the balance and thanked me. You have to remember that during this period Texas and other parts of the nation were going through the S&L Crisis with 1000-2000 foreclosures every month in Travis County alone! Every neighborhood was affected … (44 comments)

austin luxury homes: Architecture at the Umlauf Series - Thursday, April 1st, (No Fooling) 7:00PM - 03/31/10 11:38 AM
The second program of the Fourth Season of the Architecture at the Umlauf Series takes place Thursday, April 1st (No Fooling)
Doors open at  at 7:00 pm.
The event marks the second program of the fourth of this incredibly popular program featuring local Austin Architects in a beautifully intimate setting. As a result of the strong ties between AvenueOne and the Art and Architectural communities, the monthly series was founded and produced by two of my associates at AvenueOne Properties; Scott Harvey and Carla Umlauf (granddaughter of the esteemed sculptor). In cooperation with the Umlauf Sculpture Garden the lecture series is … (29 comments)

austin luxury homes: Open House in Rob Roy - 8208 Talbot Lane - Sunday, March 28th 2:00-4:00 PM - 03/26/10 07:09 AM
Open House in Rob Roy - 8208 Talbot Lane - Sunday, March 28th 2:00-4:00 PM
I list and sell homes in all parts of the Eanes School District because I live here and work here and frankly I love it!  Rob Roy on the Creek is situated south west of the intersection of Bee Caves Road and is an excellent neighborhood of homes ranging from $400K + to $1,950,000. The neighborhood lies within the acclaimed Eanes School District  which includes Forest Trail Elementary (the home of Healthy Bear), West Ridge Middle School and Westlake High School. Rob Roy on the Creek is situated comfortably near plentiful shopping, Lake Austin … (26 comments)

austin luxury homes: 2900 Willowbridge Circle - Featured Home - 3rd Annual Austin Modern Home Tour - 01/27/10 04:39 AM
This Saturday, January 30, 2010 in support of my associate Dana Dean at  AvenueOne Properties, I will be helping her hold open 2900 Willowbridge Circle as part of the 3rd Annual Austin Modern Home Tour. As far as modern homes this house is nothing short of SPECTACULAR! Rebuilt in 2009 this Austin Luxury Home has breathtaking open expanses, site-built commercial steel doors. Complete with a huge island in an open gourmet kitchen, exposed beams, pecan built-ins, and unique texture. A private master bedroom suite includes an interior brick wall sitting area. 4th bedroom has kitchenette stubbed in wall and separate entrance from garage. Unique lighting … (52 comments)