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If you have vision, this property in Rollingwood might be the ideal solution for you. 3225 Park Hills Drive boasts .40 acres in the coveted Eanes school district and comes with a low tax rate. Check out the full listing details here.

Great Backyard or Front Courtyard Landscaping Ideas A yard is an extension of your living space. It can be a colorful, casual, fun space and the possibilities are endless! Explore 50 ideas courtesy of The Spruce  that show you how to transform an outdoor space into a delightful area to enjoy. How does your yard measure up? Check out this front courtyard at 2111 Highgrove Terrace in Deep Eddy, now transformed into a lovely place

We all are feeling the strain of staying in our homes due to the Coronavirus, COVID-19. Many are choosing to venture outside, but is that a good idea? "For everyone, it’s about weighing risks. It’s still recommended to do these things: ‒ Avoid large crowds. ‒ Avoid smaller spaces with more people. ‒ Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth. ‒ Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap

Aaron Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most influential pitmasters in the U.S. He received the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2015. Popular and critically lauded restaurant, Franklin Barbecue, was awarded Texas Monthly’s coveted Best Barbecue Joint in Texas, and Bon Appetit’s Best Barbecue Joint in America. The restaurant has been a must see by presidents and celebrities alike. Austin culinary icon Aaron Franklin will soon be inducted into

As states reopen, homebuyers are now ready to purchase properties; here's a valuable and unique one on Lake Austin Compass saw the average number of listings under contract hit a low on April 12, with a 40% dip from mid-March. However, the market rebounded quickly - by the end of April contracts were back up, 24% higher than before the national shutdown, and up 64% from the April 12 bottom. Read the full article here,

You’re invited to tune into Austin Homes Live — the first-ever live virtual home tour festival featuring listings in Austin’s hottest neighborhoods and an array of expert panel discussions! WHERE: Austin Homes Live (AHL) will be hosted virtually on AUSTINHOMESLIVE.COM and my INSTAGRAM WHEN: May 19, 2020 from 10AM-12PM and 2-4PM CST(our live talk is at 11:45 am) Check for a complete list AHL home tour show times in your inbox soon. Bob and I will be

What do you need in your next home? 2111 Highgrove Terrace Tarrytown Where home is your place to retreat See this property featured in the April 2020 Real Estate section of Culture Map Austin. 3711 Westlake Drive Lakeshore Where home is your office 4604 Banister Lane, Unit B South Manchaca Where home is your garden to table

When the news is all doom and gloom, as it has been since the outbreak of COVID-19, it’s hard for even the most optimistic among us to stay positive. But, I keep reminding myself of the words from one of my favorite Dave Matthews songs: "I lean upon you, you lean upon me, and we're going to be ok." Click here for 9 ways to stay positive during the coronavirus pandemic. (Article courtesy of Forbes Magazine.)