Lake Travis (Lago Vista, TX)
By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
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    The Northshore Star is bringing print back to the smaller communities of Lago Vista, Jonestown, Pointe Venture, The Hollows and Surrounding areas of North Lake Travis. When we moved to Lago Vista fifteen years ago the community offered a small Northshore paper named "The Log", where many local businesses advertised and it was great for the local real estate agents to promote their properties for sale and for the community to find out what was happening locally. When social media technology caught up with "The Log", they felt the need to shut down their monthly print like so many metropolitan areas throughout the country. Sad time for so many who were use to finding out about the local happening in their community, local people, achievements, schools, local businesses, and offering p...
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By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
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What Makes Lago Vista a great community to live in? Lago Vista is located northwest of Austin on Northshore Lake Travis; the community was developed in 1960s as a lake and golf resort community. Bar K Ranch guest resort was a hub for summer vacationers in the 1940 and still remains a Lago Vista land mark.  In 1980s Lago Vista residence voted to incorporate our lake community to form a city government.Lago Vista still remains a hot spot with the population growing from a couple thousand residences in 1980s to over 6041 in 2010 and well over that today with all the beautiful homes and condos along Lake Travis shoreline and homes nestled In the Lago Vista rolling hills. Whether sailing, boating, hiking or biking in our hills, or enjoying the beautiful sunsets, Lago Vista provides a quality...
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By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
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Lake Travis Summertime Fun Lake Travis Summertime Fun introduces its crystal clear aquamarine Colorado River water offering summer recreation for water sport enthusiasts around the state and the country. Lake Travis has many public parks, boat ramp access and glorious summer swimming destinations making it a summer resort for locals and visitors alike. Lake Travis boasts some of the clearest water of any of the Highland Lakes with 63 miles widening and deepening as it progresses through the Texas Hill Country. Lake Travis serves as the primary flood control reservoir of the Highland Lake chain. The level of the lake can therefore vary dramatically, depending on the amount of rainfall in the Colorado River basin upstream. Lake Travis provides pristine water for the Austin metropolitan ar...
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By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
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Lake Travis Market Report Trends for April 2013 Lake Travis market report trends April 2013 show improvement for LS- (lake south) and LN- (Lake North) Lake Travis north LN-area closed 34 listings for the month of March with an average sale price of $279,550 showing the highest month sales for the past eight months. Lake Travis LS-area closed 99 listings for the month of March with an average sale price of $420,500 showing the highest amount of homes sold in the past six months.Historicaly Lake Travis Market Report Trends April 2013 Show improvement:    If you or someone you know is considering selling real estate in the areas of LN (Lake North) and LS (Lake South) on Lake Travis I would welcome the opportunity to consult with you or them about our Hot markets in Lago Vista, Leander, Jon...
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By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
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Lago Vista on Lake Travis Northshore a place to call Home Lago Vista Real Estate for Sale in Highland Lake Estates, Bar K Ranches, Country Club Estaes, Lago Vista Estates, and many other subdivisions. Lago Vista is located on the north shore of Lake Travis, 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Austin Texas, and eleven miles west of Cedar Park. Northshore community on the lower Highland Lakes consists of approximately 6,041 populations according to 2010 census. Lago Vista is an incorporated small town, with a colorful history stretching back to the 19th century. The City of Lago Vista is served by the Lago Vista Independent School District. All Home Listings under $100,000   $100,000 - $200,000 $200,000 - $300,000 $300,000 - $400,000 $400,000 - $500,000 $500,000 - $600,000  $600,000 - $800,000 ...
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By Potranco Realty, "Sold with Potranco Realty"
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Home Owners Association/Property Owner Association Maintaining Property Values When buyers are considering purchasing a home they should consider looking for homes located in HOA/POA which is a membership of homeowners that is responsible for the enforcement of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the properties in their immediate subdivision. The goal of an HOA/POA is to enhance the appearance of its neighborhood and maintain property values. Organization’s in a subdivision, planned community or condominiums enforces rules for the properties in its jurisdiction, HOAs also collect monthly or annual dues to pay for upkeep of common areas like parks, tennis courts, elevators and swimming pools and can levy special assessments on homeowners when the association lacks sufficient r...
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Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge & Lago Vista While Lago Vista supports many recreational activities including golfing and water activities it is also neighbors to one of Texas well known National Wildlife Parks offering hiking trails and lookout stations throughout the park. The Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge was formed in 1992 to conserve habitat for two endangered songbirds including the Golden-Cheeked Warbler and the Black-capped Vireo, Located in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin Texas just outside of Lago Vista TX off FM1431.      Approximately 2,500 acres include many species of birds, mammals and water-creatures inhabiting the limestone hills and spring fed canyons and refuge ponds. Over 245 bird species winter during their migration and over...
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