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By Jennifer Hart
(Sky Realty)
It is that time again where we can enjoy eating as much as we like, right?  I look forward to taking a break and being with my family.  We are planning on driving to my home state of Louisiana for Thanksgiving.  The last head count for family on T-Day was 50ish.  What a time and feast we all will have, especially my children, they love to be with their Cajun cousins and eat Grandma's wonderful cooking.I hesitate to take a break from Real Estate.  It is supposed to be a slow time of year for the real estate market.  I find myself busy with buyers and am having a hard time leaving Austin, TX for four days.  I know we all need a break, right?  So, don't forget to take a break, eat lots and enjoy your time with your family.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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By Steve Aubin
(Sand Castles Realty)
New Prime real estate home sites in the new and private Rob Roy West. Large custom homes sites still available. Contact us today soon before the 3 remaining sites are gone. Check out the web site links for more information. Make Rob Roy West in Bee Caves of Austin TX your dream home site. Contact us today Austin real Estate Technorati Profile
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By Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)
(Austin Texas Homes, LLC)
  I have been working from home most days lately, which is a real blessing in my opinion.  I could go to the office, but many days my work involves catching up on emails and perhaps a few phone calls (and blogging, too, of course).  As a result, I often get my writing inspriration by watching or playing with my children or from some conversation with my wife.      Tonight, I noticed that my six-year old daughter was in the upstairs bathroom playing in the sink area, since I can see that room from the place where I typically blog.  She was kind of quiet, so I went to see what she was doing.  As I approached, she was energetically smearing lathered up soap all over the counter.  She looked like a master artist, perhaps Pollock?  I asked her if she was planning to clean it up, and she said...
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By Dee Copeland, Principal Broker
(Copeland Group Realty)
Here's a quick rundown of where the Downtown Austin condos are in the development and sales process. So who is buying all of these condos? ANSWER: Downtown condo buyers are typically young professionals and empty nesters in any city. Boomers often buy second homes here to be near their grandchildren attending (or who graduated from) the University of Texas.Here's the Downtown Austin Condo update from April Downey at Independence Title. There are 4,000 condominium units currently permitted in downtown Austin. The completion cycle is anywhere between 2 ½ - 4 years from start to finish. 800 units per year will be available downtown (apt/condo), compared to 25,000 housing starts/year on average in Austin.  Projects slated for completion in 2008:360 Condominiums has 430 units, 7 still availa...
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By Dee Copeland, Principal Broker
(Copeland Group Realty)
National volume home builder, Lennar, may be on the brinks of financial failure. According to sources, they posted a loss of $514 million in the third quarter. Bad news on the local front is that they're already pulling out of what seemed like successful projects. We previously reported their upcoming Reserve at Southpark Meadows Subdivision in South Austin, but it looks like they've already sold all of their lots to another builder. The selling of the lots is good news to residents because it at least shows the Reserve at Southpark Meadows will move forward. Originally, home prices were to start in the 280s-300s. THE TIMELINE OF LENNAR'S QUARTERLY PROFIT WOES March 2007 Lennar posted a 73% decline in profits.The builder said net income sank to $68.6 million, or 43 cents a share in the ...
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By Steve Aubin
(Sand Castles Realty)
A lot of growth is taking place in the Oakhill part of Austin. With the new galleria mall only 4 miles away I am sure home values will continue to rise. If you are seaching for home in this part of Austin please don't hesitate to contact me about your next Austin home or investment. Your Next Austin Home
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By Ki Gray, Austin Real Estate
Austin is one of America's hot list cities. The housing is affordable. The landscape is pretty with rolling hills to the west and fields to the east. The weather is pleasant in the spring, fall, and winter, with summer being bearable, even welcomed by heat-lovers. The music, art, and film scenes are thriving and growing with new festivals like Austin City Limits and those established like the worldwide conference South By Southwest, otherwise known as SXSW. There's something for everyone from rockabilly to folk music and cycling clubs to marathon teams. So, in short, it's a cool place to hang your hat. But what are the facts? Let's talk about some of Austin's numbers regarding education, jobs, and other random numbers. 39.1 have graduate degrees. A large part of this is that one of the ...
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By Shay Hargus Webb
(Austin Avenue Real Estate Company)
Beautiful - Wonderful - Diverse - Best Place to Live and the City of Ideas.  That is just a quick introduction to the grand City of Austin Texas.   Austin is one of the cleanest, healthiest, and best big cities in America!  There is just too much to say about this City which offers a bit of everything to everyone from country living to the big city life.   This is Shay Hargus inviting you to be a neighbor or just come on down for some Texas Bar-B-Que.  Hope to see you all soon!
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By Mary "B" Battaglia, GRI, CRS - Austin Real Estate - Austin Texas Real Estate agent
(Coldwell Banker United (referrals welcome!))
Review of the overall Austin market-         Compared to the first 9 months of last year, the number of single-family homes dropped by 5%.  During the same time, the average sales price increased 7% to $251,657.-         The total number of residential listings is up 8% compared to this time last year.-         The months of inventory in the Austin market has increased to just over 5 months, which is beginning to favor buyers.-         The average days on the market for single-family homes remains steady at 60. Georgetown: (average price is up 6% from a year ago to $223,858)  Sales of single-family homes are tracking the same as last  September.  There is 5.4 months of inventory and the number of active listings has increased 2% from last month to 471.Round Rock:  (average price is up 6...
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By Alex Landry, AlexLandry, Green Certified Realtor
(Keller Williams)
As a former financial planner, I was trained to analyze common life decisions based on their soundness from an investment perspective. Although I am not currently licensed to provide financial advice, my background still colors how I approach buying and selling real estate. So if you are interested in knowing how to start the home search, and don't want to make a bunch of mistakes, here goes:1) Once you decide to move, whether for a job,love, or simply a lifestyle change, you have some decisions to make:a) Do I rent? Or do I buy? If you are not staying for at least 3 years, it may make sense to rent, since closing costs, realtor commissions, title policies, and miscellaneous home buying extras can really add up.b) Unless a home puts money in your pocket every month, AKA it cash flows, y...
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By Steve Aubin
(Sand Castles Realty)
317 Grace Lane Austin TX Great lots on Bee Caves. Roby Roy West, South West Austin, Address 317 Grace Lane, Price $460,000 Austin TX Vacant Land, Ready to build upscale community. Build your custom home on this great lot. Unique private community located only a few miles from the Galleria.  Bee Caves Road only a few miles west from 360.Rob Roy WestRob Roy West Technorati Profile
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By M. Collene DeAses
(Sky Realty, Inc.)
Canyon CreekCanyon Creek where I live and work, selling real estate in northwest Austin, TX. Canyon Creek is located in Northwest Austin between Anderson Mill Rd and 2222, east of RR620.  Boulder is the main road through the subdivision and it is a 2+ mile horseshoe.  Canyon Creek is one of the prettiest subdivisions in all of Austin & central Texas.  As you drive the neighborhood your view will be clouded by the many large trees.  Canyon Creek is approximately 3 miles from Lakeline Mall, very near Lake Travis, Windy Point, the shoreline of Volente and the famous Oasis...where many have enjoyed the central Texas sunsets.  It is also very near Hippie Hollow (McGregor Park) http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/hippie_hollow.asp.  Less than 10 miles from Lakeway and the new Galleria shoppi...
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By Steve Aubin
(Sand Castles Realty)
401 Grace Lane Austin TX  Great lots on Bee Caves. Roby Roy West, South West Austin, Address 401 Grace Lane, Price $485,000 Austin TX Vacant Land, Ready to build upscale community. Build your custom home on this great lot. Unique private community located only a few miles from the Galleria.  Bee Caves Road only a few miles west from 360.Rob Roy WestRob Roy West
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By Steve Aubin
(Sand Castles Realty)
425 Grace Lane Austin TX Great lots on Bee Caves. Roby Roy West, South West Austin, Address 425 Grace Lane, Price $535,000 Austin TX Vacant Land, Ready to build upscale community. Build your custom home on this great lot. Unique private community located only a few miles from the Galleria.  Bee Caves Road only a few miles west from 360.Rob Roy WestRob Roy West 
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By Myra Zapata, Austin Texas Real Estate
(Sky Realty)
10600 Royal Tara Cv Austin TX 78717     For availability visit my website all about Austin TX Real Estateview all photos          10600 ROYAL TARA CVAUSTIN, TX 78717 $209,000 3 Bedrooms 2 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms 2,129 Est. Sq. Ft. Listing # 5953309 Like new, priced to sell-bring your buyers!!Open plan, Master up, game room, covered patio, backs to greenbelt in cul-de-sac, faux wood blinds, neutral paint colors Property FeaturesAmenities:Common Grounds, Jogging/Biking Path, Play Ground, Pool-Community, Pool-In-ground, Tennis Court(s)Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning OvenConstruction:3 Side Masonry, Brick VeneerCooling:Central AirCounty:WilliamsonDimensions:45x115Dining Room Description:Breakfast Area, Liv/Din ComboExterior:Curbs, Patio-Covere...
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By Steve Aubin
(Sand Castles Realty)
8206 Kirkwall Cove Austin TXFeatured property: Address 8206 Kirkwall Cove Price: $219,900 City: Austin Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Property Type: Single Family. Travis county. Located in South Austin, very desirable neighborhood. Close to great schools, shopping and quick freeway access. Private backyard, on quiet cul-de-sac. Great updated home with designer colors, move in ready. Motivated seller, ready to see today. Visit my website for availability of this and other propertiesAustin Real Estate  Technorati Profile
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By Jane Miller
(Sky Realty)
Austin is a great enviroment for golfers. Here are a few of the golf communities in and around the Austin area.Avery Ranch Community and Golf Club, Balcones Country Club, Spicewood Country Club, Austin Country Club, Lost Creek Country Club, and more. For more information regarding these and other golf communities visit  buyhomeaustin.com
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By Angela Ellegan
(Sky Realty)
Rob Roy  is a wonderful area of Austin. It is in the Eanes school district, a highly reanked district in the Austin area. It has all of the sought after qualities that every homeowner dreams of. Convience of location, larger lots, and large lots in a wonderful setting. Steve  is the agent that can tell you all about Rob Roy. If you are looking for an agent that can assist you Steven Aubin is your man. Visit his site at Homes in Rob Roy for more information.
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By Suzanne Gantner, GRI, E-Pro, SRES, SRS, ABR, CNE, REDS, CPS, WCS
(Realty Texas)
Written by Suzanne Gantner, GRI Austin Texas Waterfront real estate Living in the Austin Texas area brings great joy to me. As I step into the cool waters of Lake Travis, I can't believe that this is almost in my backyard. The trees and foliage are fantastic, the restaurants surrounding the lake are so much fun - visit The Oasis for sunsets, visit Carlos and Charlies by boat for great bands, Devil's Cove for frivolity and sightseeing (some nudity), Hippy Holler for more scenery (some nudity).The homes surrounding this gorgeous lake come in all sizes, shapes and price ranges. Spectacular views, homes on the sides of massive hills, homes in coves - there is tons to select from.   For more information, contact Dotti Driver at Sky Realty Austin Tx     
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By Jeff Kessler, Broker,CLHMS,GRI
(Austin Homes, Realtors www.OwnAustin.com)
It is pretty crazy to think that Downtown Austin, Texas is still going well.  I guess it is no surprise to me, because there are only 5,000 residences here.  If you compare that to Vancouver, which is almost the same size as Austin, they have 80,000.  So we do have a lot of room to grow.  The only people who are worried are the ones that live here.  Most out of towner's can see what Austin will become.  I just wish some of the locals would could see it too, well I guess it will be their loss.  They are going to miss out because they feel like the market is going to go down.  Well Austinites we have only gone up up 29 % in 5 years.  I think this is a great increase, but noway close to Miami which is over 125%.   So if we go down in price then it won't be very far.  Again, Austinites will...
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