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Weekend Fun in Austin!

Austin always offers plenty to do on weekends, sometimes so much that choices have to be made and priorities set. This weekend, you may want to put the Austin Modern Home Tour on your list of fun and interesting things to do. On Saturday February 4, from 11 AM to 6 PM, 16 homes designed by 16 local architects will be open for viewing. Tickets are required and can be purchased on the Austin Modern Home Tour website. Enjoy!!

SPEND SUNDAY IN JESTER ESTATES

OPEN SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 2-4 --- JOIN US!! --- OPEN SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 2-4

8105 Amelia Cove

$575,000

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7003 Beauford Drive

$479,900

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8213 Crabtree Drive

$435,000

SPEND SUNDAY IN JESTER ESTATES

OPEN SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 2-4 --- JOIN US!! --- OPEN SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 2-4

2109 Pennsylvania Avenue

$360,000

OPEN SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2-4 PM

Great opportunity for investor or owner-occupy in hot East Austin! Main house with 3 bed/3 baths & single story 2 bed/1 bath guest cottage currently leased at $1200/month thru Aug. Great open floorplan w/high ceilings & lots of natural light. Catch the sunset over the city skyline from the large upstairs deck! Each bedroom in main house complete w/separate bath so wonderful roommate rental opportunity. Single story guest house with open eat-in kitchen & living,2 spacious bedrooms & private parking spaces. See More...

We saw an interesting report in the final  Data  Points  e-newsletter  of  2011 from CAPCOG (Capital Area Council of Governments) which  recaps  the  major  demographic  news  from the five-county Austin-Round Rock-San  Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).  We thought you might find this of interest as well...

• The Austin MSA was the third fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States from 2000 to 2010.
• Most of  this growth  occurred outside of the City limits of Austin in Travis and surrounding counties.   
• 49%  of all people in the CAPCOG region cross at least one county line to get to work.
• Two-thirds  of the Austin metro area's growth over the past decade was due to migration.
• Among  the nation's largest MSA's, Austin posted the highest net migration of adults with a bachelor degree.

4702 Downridge Cove

$599,000

Gorgeous white Texas stone inside & out,soaring ceilings,walls of windows overlooking a massive park-like back yard,& a great floor plan come together to make this Northwest Hills beauty a must-see.On the main floor, a spacious Master Suite overlooks the tree-filled back yard and features it's own stone fireplace & a large bathroom w/double vanities,an oversized bathtub & walk-in shower.A Guest Bedroom & full bath are also located on the main floor in a private wing.A floor-to-ceiling fireplace in family.

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Whether you've been in Austin for a day, a week or a whole lifetime, you're sure to enjoy this walk back through time. An original song written to complement the wonderful photos rounds out the video. ENJOY....

Does it seem like every time there's a news report on Real Estate that "doom and gloom" are in the headlines? That may have been true in most of the United States over the past few years, but things appear to be looking up...at least in Central Texas! Here's a re-print from the January 10, Austin American Statesman Business Digest: 

Central Texas home starts jump 47 percent in fourth quarter

Housing starts in Central Texas continued their upward pace in the fourth quarter of 2011, jumping 47 percent over the same quarter in 2010, new figures show.

Builders started work on 1,523 homes from October through December, 486 more than in the same period in 2010, according to a report from Residential Strategies Inc., which tracks the numbers.

For all of 2011, builders started 6,741 homes in Central Texas, a 10 percent increase over 2010, according to Residential Strategies' figures.

In the fourth quarter, "homebuilders capitalized on the demand that stems from more traditional market drivers such as employment growth and migration to the Austin area," said Cassie Gibson, senior vice president of Residential Strategies.

Come visit all of our OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY, January 15

Scroll down to see just some of what we've got listed!! See even more here. 

7103 Spurlock Dr. 

Open 2-4 PM

New price on NW Hills charmer!New cabinetry, granite countertops,stone backsplash,& SS appliances in kitchen. Both baths remodeled, fresh paint inside & out,updated electrical,great storage & energy features all make this home move in ready! Terrific open floorplan w/tile & laminate flooring. Wonderful enclosed back porch perfect for playroom or artist studio w/window A/C not included in TCAD sq. ft. 2nd living could be study or formal dining-lots of options!Only 1 interior step & good walkability! See more...

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1015 E.Yager Ln. #8

Open 2-4 PM

Wow, wonderful bright open 2 story condo,this unit has updated flooring in kitchen,entry & bathrooms,upgraded kitchen cabinets,appliances,light fixtures & hardware. The Windows & French doors have also been replaced. Master can be upstairs or downstairs. Extra storage in downstairs bedroom includes a custom wardrobe w/mirrors. Water heater Oct 2011. Spacious rare backyard w/custom built stone table & flower bed walls. Easy access to IH35 & Tech Ridge. MLS#3829898 also for sale, same owner! See more...

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1015 E. Yager Ln. #59

Open 2-4 PM

Check out this 2 bed/1 bath one story end unit. This place shows like a dream, updated kitchen cabinets, countertops,backsplash, sink, & SS appliances. Designer tile & window treatments, light fixtures & ceiling fans. Spacious bedrooms w/great closet space. Backyard w/patio and a small yard for pet or garden. Refrigerator, washer & dryer convey.MLS#6678858 also for sale, same owner!Water heater replaced Nov 2011. See More...

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6305 Lost Horizon

Open 3-5 PM

Stunning home situated on lovely tree-shaded lot in Great Hills.Updates galore;rich granite counters in the kitchen & all baths.Stainless appliances & plenty of counter space. Soaring vaulted ceilings in Family Room & Master.Walls of windows & skylights bring in lots of natural light.Bonus loft could be third living area or workout room.Wraparound back deck overlooks exquisite tree-shaded pond.Master Bath features dual granite vanities,two walk-in closets & frameless glass shower w/rainfall shower head. See more...

Austin, known since the '90's as one of America's High Tech Meccas. is now making news as America's Clean Tech Mecca. Drawn to Austin by a ready workforce, a liberal mindset and a unique culture, green energy companies are settling in Austin and making it one of the leaders in the burgeoning field. A recent article in Time Magazine explains what and why: 

"An experienced technical workforce was already available, ready to shift from manufacturing computer chips to building solar panels."

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2103780,00.html#ixzz1j51vgRvF

"...as politically conservative as Texas tends to be, it's kept an open mind on renewable energy, which is one reason more wind power has been installed in the state than anywhere else. "

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2103780,00.html#ixzz1j51gJwFX

"SustainLane Government, a network for green business, has ranked Austin the top city in the U.S. for clean-tech incubation."

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2103780,00.html#ixzz1j51GWF2k

"Austin has more 100%-green-powered businesses than any other city in the country, and all the municipal government's electricity comes from renewable sources."

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2103780,00.html#ixzz1j50tlBZt

Thinking of moving to Austin? This may be one more reason to include on your list of good reasons to settle in the heart of Texas!

8213 Crabtree Drive

OPEN TODAY, Sunday, January 8  2-4 PM

Fabulous single story Jester beauty w/huge backyard! Updates include rich hardwood floors in all living & bedrooms & plantation shutters throughout. The home features a very open floor plan w/warm designer colors, lots of natural light, & spacious master retreat. Second living perfect for study, formal living or playroom. Open kitchen w/center island, tall cabinets & plenty of counter space. Enjoy backyard entertaining or just relaxing on stone patio. Check out extra garage storage! Open Sun 2-4