Granite Shoals Texas - Panoramic Lake Views near Austin Texas metro. 1 story. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. 1,453 square feet. 0.46 acre lot. Fireplace. Covered patio. No HOA fees. 102 feet of Protected Waterfront Cove on Lake LBJ. Open floor plan with many recent upgrades including granite counters, laminate floors, carpet, interior and exterior paint, recent roof, stainless appliances, crown molding, window treatments.  448 S Shorewood Drive - Granite Shoals - TX 78725 LISTING  www.BrokerHomeValue.com   www.AustinForeclosureSales.com   www.FreeOnlineForeclosureSearch.com     01/29/2015

Lago Vista Texas - Why pay retail prices when you can pay wholesale prices?  Three story home that features 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath in Lago Vista, Texas.  This property is a foreclosure and also features a 3 car garage, balcony with lake view, open floorplan with breakfast bar and more.  20039 Continental Drive Lago Vista Tx 78645 LISTING  www.BrokerHomeValue.com www.AustinForeclosureSales.com www.FreeOnlineForeclosureSearch.com  01/17/2015

1100 Verbena Ct (Pending) Beautiful home on over sized, quiet Cul-de-sac lot. No immediate neighbors behind the home! Laminate flooring throughout Living & front bedrooms, tile in wet areas, carpet in master. Recent Stainless Steel & black gas stove/microwave & Dishwasher. Master bath has walk in, 2 sinks & professionally installed Italian marble tiles in shower. Enjoy the large Back yard! It's nicely separated into 2 sections perfect if you have dogs or want a garden! Updated light fixtures & fans & an Indoor utility room! This home is now under contract but we have more listing available if you or someone you know is considering buying or selling in Leander TX I welcome the opportunity to assist you or them with our many homes for sale. Contact Bob Ratliff, REALTOR® (512) 587-5689 01/03/2015

1 Acre Homes for Sale in Leander TX 78641    According to the Austin Multiple Listings Service on 01/03/2015 one acre homes for sale in Leander TX 78641 offer a variety of square footage varying from 2,181 to 4,000 plus with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 or more baths with 3 car garages.   Currently 6 active listings offering 2,181 to 4,312 square feet, three and five bedrooms with two or more  baths all six listings have three car garages with exception of one having four car garage, priced between $349,000 to $799,000.     Six SOLD one acre listings within the past twelve months ranging from 1,632 to 3,916 square feet, priced between $175,000 to $659,990 with an average list price of $566,197 and sales price of $525,669 approximately 66 days on the market with a LP/SP 98.65% ratio.   Market A... 01/02/2015

Crystal Falls Neighborhood of Leander, TX 78641 December 2014 Market Update Crystal Falls Real Estate Market update is gathered from the Austin Multiple listings service for the past 90 days closed sales, active listing and pending listings. Currently 8 active listings on the market priced between $270,000 to $558,998 offering square feet from 2,213 to 4,263 and an average of 76 days on market. Currently 3 Pending listings priced between $309,981 to $352,563 with average 53 days on market Currently 7 listings have closed in the past 90 days ranging from $229,280 to $522,129 with an average 60 days on the market offering an average SP/SQFT $137.06 and SP/LP 93.90% Keep in mind this is a market snap shot of Crystal Falls for the past 90 days including homes with various square feet and am... 12/20/2014

Crystal Falls Neighborhood of Leander, TX Market Update for 12/14/2014 12/14/2014 Market update is only reflective of the past 90 days of solds Currently on the Austin Multiple Listing Service shows 9 active listings priced from $270,000 to 558,998 4 pending listings priced from $239,281 to $395,144 6 sold listings priced from $284,599 to 509,212 The average list price $395,905 The Average sold price $389,573 average days on market 64 days LP/SP 91.28% keep in mind this is an average market update for the past 90 days using variable comps and your property will reflect more comparable comps to set your homes realistic listing/selling price. Why Do People Live here? Leander lies on the northeast edge of Texas Hill Country, roughly ten miles due west of Interstate 35 on US 183, just north... 12/13/2014

Leander Lighting of the Courthouse Square Annual Event Welcomes All Holiday Celebration Season begins the day after Thanksgiving, come join Leander residents  at the annual Lighting of the Square event on Friday, November 28. The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in downtown Georgetown.    Leander Lighting of the Square festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis and Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross will lead the official lighting of the Courthouse and grounds. Stores will be open until 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Austin Carolers, and refreshments will be provided.    The Light Up the Square campaign has once again raised funds to decorate the trees around ... 11/18/2014

Leander Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Come join the Leander community on December 6th, 2014   This years event will have pictures with Santa, Holiday Hayrides, Yule Fire, Choral Performances, Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting.   5pm 200 West Willis Street City Hall - Leander TX 78641   Leander Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting annual event is hosted the first Saturday of December every year. Happy Holidays from Bob Ratliff, REALTOR® (512) 587-5689 www.MyAustinListings.com     11/15/2014

Travisso of Leander TX 78641 neighborhood is a master-planned community offering over 2,100 acres of fine living developed by Taylor Morrison Home Corp and Toll Brothers Builders.   Travisso is located of FM-1431 between Cedar Park and Lago Vista TX Schools: Leander ISD schools, superior natural beauty and amenities located in western Williamson and Travis County.   Travisso Neighborhood of Leander TX 78641 Home Builders:Toll Brothers Builders, Taylor Morrison, Drees, Grand Haven and Highland Homes.   Toll Brothers is offering 3 Collections of home designs and lot sizes:   Travisso: Naples Collection w/70 foot home sites Travisso: Florence Collection w/80 foot home sites Travisso: Venice Collection w/90 foot home sites Toll Brothers home pricing anticipated to start from the $400′s plus... 11/14/2014

Benbrook Ranch Neighborhood of Leander TX 78641 zip code Benbrook Ranch Neighborhood of Leander TX is located North of FM-2243 off Bagdad Rd on the  northwest boundaries of Williamson County. Benbrook community consist of new construction and resale homes ranging in price from the low $150,000 to $200,000 with builders D.R.Horton, American Premiere and Clark Wilson. Benbrook Ranch POA offers a neighborhood community pool and several walking trails. Benbrook Ranch Homeowners will love the convenience of two near by parks offering recreation, sports and wildlife observation. “The Benbrook Ranch Park & Devine Lake Park”. Benbrook Ranch Park: featuring soccer fields, a non irrigated softball field, pavilion, hike and bike trails, disc golf course, skate park, playscape, and outdoor grills a... 11/14/2014

Leander TX 78641 offers a variety of 4 bedroom homes for sale With a population of 31,700 plus residents Leander is becoming one of Austin's fastest developing communities. When you or someone  you know is consider buying or selling real estate in Leander TX contact Bob Ratliff, REALTOR® (512) 587-5689 Leander Real Estate selling & buying is my specialty 11/04/2014

Don’t Forget to FALL Back November 2nd, 2014 Daylight Saving Time Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour advancing clocks back during the fall month November 2nd, 2014 allows for more daylight hours. Daylight Savings can be blamed on Benjamin Franklin who is often credited with being the inventor of DST in 1784 essay "an Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light". He proposed to economize the use of candles by rising in the morning to make use of the morning sunlight.   Germany was the first country to implement DST. Clocks there were first turned forward at 11:00 pm. on April 30th 1916.   These fun facts about DST has been brought to you by Bob Ratliff, REALTOR®. Happy Daylight Saving Time 2014 10/29/2014

Do you dream about real estate? Normally I don't remember my dreams, but last night I had a dream that stuck with me when I  woke up and I thought it would be an interesting blog post. I've been a busy real estate agent working with two buyer clients, new listing and yesterday started my CRS designation and will finish up today, with that said I guess it was time for some nightmares.... One of my buyers is under contract and the other keeps losing out on multiple offers which probably triggered the dream I remember so clearly. I have this female client who is very picky about her purchase, you know the type. She is looking for a home with little updating and move in ready. After finding her dream home we put in an offer, only to be beat by a cash buyer however they did accept our offer ... 10/27/2014

Leander One Story Home For Sale Cul-de-sac home in a great neighborhood & location! 4bd/2ba open floor plan with huge backyard. Front bedroom w/french doors, can also be office~spacious entry w/rounded archways that flows into the family room. Master has giant walk-in closet, spacious bathrm w/clst & deep tub. Kitchen has lots of counter space, free standing range, b'fast area w/bay window ,pantry. Designer paint colors. Covered deck, gutters, sprinkler system. Lots of room to play in this backyd! LISD schools   To find more out about this Leander home click on the photo below If you or someone your know is looking to buy or sell a home, condo, townhouse, or land in Leander TX I would love to meet with you or them. Your Leander real estate professional Bob Ratliff, REALTOR® Contact Bob ... 10/21/2014

Crystal Fall Home for sale in Leander TX 78641 New Price!! Beautiful 2012 home built in a "Hill Country" setting with awesome views and space. This home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 5 living areas. The mother-in-law/quest quarters is a plus. The large kitchen offers space, work surface and views. The upgraded granite, cabinets, wood and tile floors, metal front door, door hardware, faucets, light fixtures and more add to the beauty of the home. Come and enjoy this great home, the views, and community. The TV, and video equipment are negotiable. For more information on this lovely home click on photo below:   Crystal Falls has crafted a diverse set of amenity areas that blend in with nature and appeal to a multitude of lifestyles. Contact Bob Ratliff, REALTOR® (512) 587-5689 10/20/2014

Crystal Falls Neighborhood in Leander TX 78641 zip code market analysis summary recap for the past three months. 10/20/2014   Market Analysis Summary for the past 90 days:   8 active listings 2 pending listings 8 sold listings Crystal Falls Neighborhood homes vary in size from 1,500 sqft to 4,000+ sqft offering prices in the low $170,000 to $579,000 with an average 67 days on the market. The average list price for Crystal Falls is $388,465 with a sold price of $376,432 making 94.56% difference in List price vs sold price. min list price $259,281 min sale price $259,000 LP/SP 86.51% max list price$578,386 max sale price $522,129 LP/SP 100.00% average list price $388,465 average sale price $376,432 LP/SP 94.56% median list price $32,723 median sale price $369,811   This report is based of... 10/20/2014

Leander Homes For Sale  New Price!! Beautiful 2012 home built in a "Hill Country" setting with awesome views and space. This home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 5 living areas. The mother-in-law/quest quarters is a plus. The large kitchen offers space, work surface and views. The upgraded granite, cabinets, wood and tile floors, metal front door, door hardware, faucets, light fixtures and more add to the beauty of the home. Come and enjoy this great home, the views, and community. The TV, and video equipment are negotiable. For more information click on the photo and register to learn more about this lovely property for sale. Leander TX 4 bedroom 2 bath homes for sale in 78641 zip code If you or someone you know is considering buying or selling in Leander TX I welcome the opportunit... 10/17/2014

Foreclosures in Leander TX 78641 - Market Update October 13th, 2014 Leander real estate market is seeing fewer foreclosures and short sales however buyers can still find them with the help of a real estate professional. There are many factors to consider when buying a foreclosed home in Leander TX compared to a traditional home purchase. I would love the opportunity to help you understand the differences. The following report is a review of active current foreclosures and sold foreclosures for the past six months. Foreclosures in Leander TX 78641 zip code shows one current active listings priced at $348,500 on 4 acres with 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths and 3,012 square feet living space, built 1994 and it’s been on the market 34 days. Currently there are two pending sales in escrow priced at $15... 10/13/2014

One Acre Homes for Sale in Leander TX 78641  Leander was originally called Bagdad, established on July 17, 1882, with the first Settlers arriving in 1845 receiving bounty land grants in exchange for service in the Texas Revolution. With the settlers still discovering Leander’s desirable acreage today the community has developed into many gated and non-gated neighborhoods. One can still find one acre homes for sale in Leander TX 78641. Leander has a population of 31,700 plus residents and becoming one of Austin’s fastest developing communities along side Cedar Park. According to the Austin Multiple Listings Service on 10/11/2014 one acre homes for sale in Leander TX 78641 offer a variety of square footage varying from 2,000 to 4,000 plus with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 2 or more baths with 3 ca... 10/11/2014

Travisso Neighborhood of Leander Texas 78641 A short distance northwest of Austin Texas city limits nestled in the rolling hill country of Leander is a beautiful master-planned community called “Travisso” offering over 2,100 acres of diverse living developed by Taylor Morrison Home Corp and Toll Brothers Builders. Travisso is Italian for “fine living”, In Italy there is a village named Visso a charming mountain town on the Marche region on the border with Umbria. “The pearl” of the Sibillini Mountains (its home of the National Park) in Italy; basically it’s one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Travisso developers have captured the Visso essence and beauty with streets meandering throughout the rolling terrain creating “the pearl of Travisso”, resort style community living with 355... 10/03/2014