10212 James Ryan Way, River Place

Fabulous custom home with the most awesome indoor & outdoor kitchens designed by gourmet cooks w/their every wish fulfilled.Pot filler,6-burner cook top,solid surfaces with wrap-around cooking/eating islands both inside & on the back patio.Soaring ceilings,gorgeous windows,views of the hill country.Downstairs is the lovely master suite w/gorgeous bath.Down the hall is private study lined w/ 2 walls of built-ins.4 living areas for casual,spread out lifestyle. The backyard is an oasis! So much more! See more...

If you haven't read today's Austin American Statesman , you just might want to check out one article that will make you smile. Yesterday's Livestrong Austin Marathon has been in the news for weeks, and the traditional photo of this year's first place finisher is not a whole lot different than the same photo taken in years past. A tall, athletic Kenyan runner named Edward Kiptum grabbed first in 2 hours 22 minutes and 50 seconds, just slightly ahead of his good friend and fellow Kenyan, Jynocel Basweti who won in 2007. But, what really caught our eye this year was the story of 57 year old Mary McCardle who was running in honor of her brother-in-law who has cancer. Mary, cheered on by her husband and son, made it to the finish line in 8 hours, 4 minutes and 20 seconds. It was her first marathon. We are duly impressed by her stamina and drive. It takes a lot to finish first, but even more to proudly run across the finish line last. That's the Austin spirit. Congratulations Mary!! Read the whole story here...

like this find in Cedar Park:

2901 Martin Drive Light and bright Cedar Park gem! This meticulously cared for single story home features an open floorplan, lots of natural light, high ceilings, and a big backyard with plenty of room for everyone to play. Tile, stained concrete and laminate flooring throughout-no carpet! Fourth bedroom perfect for nursery or home office. Spacious master with double vanity, big walk-in closet, garden tub and separate shower. Updated HVAC, hardi-plank siding and much more. Convenient to shopping & restaurants!  See more...

or this North Austin condo:

1101 E. Parmer Ln. #209: Luxury North Austin condo in gated community! Features include high ceilings, open floorplan,& lots of natural light. Great open kitchen with Corian-type countertops, tile backsplash, & stainless steel appliances. Upstairs master retreat with double vanity, garden tub, separate shower & closet updated with Elfa shelving. Check out the utility room with extra storage & the fenced back yard.Community amenities include pool & outdoor kitchen area.HOA includes ext. maintenance,landscaping,water,trash & gas! See More...

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Open 2-4 PM, Sunday February 12

$699,000

Stunning soft contemporary home on prestigious Valburn Dr!Features include open kitchen w/ granite counters & SS appliances,soaring ceilings, private master retreat, & tons of storage.Huge gameroom w/wonderful natural light & built-in seating w/extra storage space.5th bedroom w/double desk built-in workspace perfect for home office.Expansive covered deck for entertaining or enjoying nature.Enjoy all the amenities of great Northwest Hills location. See more...

Do you remember the last time you were searching to find the number of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Austin? Or do you remember when you were trying to verify what the most common first name was among the deceased in Austin, and the average age of the deceased with that name? No? These ponderings don't ring a bell? We came across a veritable goldmine of Austin information, some which actually might prove valuable to you, at City-Data.com (http://www.city-data.com/city/Austin-Texas.html). If you run a business or are thinking of starting a business, a lot of this information might be worth a second look. If you're looking for cocktail party conversation, you'll be tempted to spend hours on this site. Regardless, we found it intriguing and thought you might too...Just look at some of the fascinating facts we came across:

• Number of grocery stores: 133 (1.37/10,000 pop.)
• Air Quality Index: 32.2 (US average is 32.0)
• Austin Bergstrom Airport Facts : Runways: 5, Commercial Ops: 99,995, Air Taxi Ops: 19,843, Itinerant Ops: 61,483, Local Ops: 2,196, Military Ops: 4,623
• Total number of bridges: 53
• Austin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average
• Austin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average
• In the 2008 presidential election, 65% voted for Obama, 35% voted for McCain

So as not to leave you hanging, the number of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Austin is 4. And, the name "Mary" was the most common among deceased individuals with a count of 2,084 and an average years lived of 78.7.

And the list goes on and on. Enjoy this find! We sure did.

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!!

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8105 Amelia Cove

$575,000

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7003 Beauford Drive

$479,900

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8213 Crabtree Drive

$435,000

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$360,000

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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...

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.

• 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.

$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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