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Sam Chapman
How often do we see this in the Austin area? As the sign says, this is a shot of the Lakeway Marina with a tree with nice fall colors next to it with snow falling. The snow in Lakeway raced through in about 15 minutes and didn't leave anything on the ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Sam Chapman
And why would I even ask this question? Because the forecast calls for a 70% chance for snow this Friday! The last snow that actually hung around Austin for a while was on Valentine's Day in 2004. Check out the following photo from that day. Will we ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Sam Chapman
The Oasis Restaurant is a special place. It is a destination for people vising Austin and there is a great reason for this. The Oasis sits somewhere between 350 and 400 feet above the main body of Lake Travis. The view is spectacular whenever there is ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Jim Gilbert
One of the best things about Avery Ranch is its location. Two major thoroughfares cross in the center of the neighborhood: Avery Ranch Blvd., which runs east through Avery Ranch from US-183A, and W. Parmer Lane (FM-734), which runs north/south between ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
Home hunters driving north from Avery Ranch on W. Parmer Lane will pretty quickly find the entrance on the right to one of Cedar Park's premier subdivisions: The Ranch at Brushy Creek. The beautifully landscaped sign identifying the neighborhood and ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Sam Chapman
I know that a lot of real estate agents read real estate blogs and I know agents read mine. So I want to address something that many real estate agents can identify with in this market - anxiety. The current economy is bad and many agents have seen huge ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Sam Chapman
I had to renew my Texas Driver's License today and drove through one of my favorite parts of the city. I drove up the hill on West Countyard Drive to look out over Lake Austin, Mt. Bonnell and downtown Austin and took the photo below. The sun angle ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Andy Cook
Average price was down 10%. Sold listings was up 36%! Average days on the market was down 33% from 74 to 49! Clean them up, price them right and away they go!  [Read More]
Posted:byAndy Cook
Sam Chapman
I love comments, but only whey they actually add to the conversation. I have had an ever-increasing number of blog comment spammers leaving comments and I am tired of it. Guess what, folks? I actually moderate comments. If it is just junk and is pointing ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Jim Gilbert
Are you looking for a new home in a convenient South Austin location? One that is close to shopping, entertainment, schools, parks and more? Sage Meadow, located just off W. Slaughter Lane between Manchaca Rd. and S. 1st St., might be your answer. The ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
Cold Springs is an attractive new home community on the east side of Leander that offers great neighborhood amenities and great homes. If you are looking for a home that is away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and yet close enough to schools, shopping, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
If you are looking for a very nice new-to-almost-new-home in Southwest Austin, take a gander at the homes in the Alta Mira neighborhood in the popular Circle C Ranch development. Because of its nice homes and great location, Circle C has been a draw for ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Sam Chapman
A guest post from Rob with MortgageLoanPlace.com: FHA loans are having a huge year, thanks in large part to the federal government’s $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. Home owners nationwide have seized on the flexibility provided by these ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Jim Gilbert
Creekview is nice D.R. Horton new home community on the east side of Cedar Park. It is located about midway between US-183A and W. Parmer Lane on E. Park Street. The well-landscaped entrance with the subdivision name and flag display (at Creek Vista Blvd.) ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
When most people think of Southpark Meadows , they think of the retail development with its many major stores, banks and small businesses that have been established there in recent years. When we moved to Austin, there was so little shopping south of the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
Walsh Trails is a new home community being developed on the eastern side of Cedar Park, Texas. To get to Walsh Trails, drive east on Brushy Creek Road from US-183A past Parmer Lane (FM-734) until you see the Walsh Trails entrance sign. Take the left into ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
Park Place is a small and very nice "niche" section of Southwest Austin's Circle C Ranch subdivision. The Circle C Ranch real estate development is a well-known and highly desired area for many Austin families who want to enjoy the homes, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
I had the privilege about 3 months ago of helping some clients purchase a home in Block House Creek in Leander. Of all the places they considered to make their home, they chose Block House Creek because of the homes, the neighborhood amenities and the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Sam Chapman
My daughter and I went to Josey's Bar and Grill late yesterday afternoon. It was my birthday dinner with her. Josey's is the casual dining place at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. The air was clear and the sunset was brilliant. I managed to get the ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Sam Chapman
I know that a lot of REALTORS read real estate blogs. People read for various reasons, but some read to pick up tips from other agents. I know I do. Well, here is a tip for REALTORS. How many listings do you take each year? How much do you spend on photos ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Jim Gilbert
If you are looking for a nice place to call home in the Cedar Park, Texas area, take a look at the Silverado Ranch subdivision. I toured it this week while on my way to another neighborhood next door to it. I was impressed by the homes, the prices, the ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Sam Chapman
The Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partnersranked the top 200 metro areas in the country based on economic growth and how they did on holding on to jobs. This strength is one of the primary reason people are moving to Austin and buying homes ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman
Jim Gilbert
If you are considering the purchase of a new home in the Austin, Texas area, you might want to consider having an informed Realtor represent you. Here are a couple of good reasons why: The builder's sales agents always seek the best deal for the builder. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Jim Gilbert
Here is some good news for people who are looking to take that big step of owning a home. This past Friday (November 6, 2009), President Obama signed into law an extension of the up-to-$8,000 tax credit offered by the federal government to first-time home ...  [Read More]
Posted:byJim Gilbert
Sam Chapman
I have a lot of people using my website to look for Lake Travis waterfront homes. Many don't have a good understanding of pricing compared to challenges. The challenges I am referring to are the floodplain and the elevation of the home and lot. For ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySam Chapman