Forget Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl, February will now be known as Snowvid 21 and unprecedented times in Texas. We’ll be talking about (and many will be cleaning up from) this event for a long, long time! But the stories of those who came together to help one another are the silver lining and the reason we love, and will continue to love living in Austin. Pretty picture, for sure, but what next? …
NEW PLACES TO SEE…Local places to try Looking for a unique getaway within driving distance of Austin? From treehouses, teepees, bubbles, safari parks, even a train car — Do512 rounded up some exciting places to book an overnight stay for an unforgettable vacation experience. Please note that due to the pandemic, it might not be wise to travel to all of these locales currently, but some spots below provide socially-distanced options near Austin, and some…
The Lawton Family | Tucson, Arizona Cathy made every part of our relocation to Austin welcoming. From our very first meeting, Cathy took care of us like family. She rushed to homes that were potential contenders, often the morning they would hit the market! She sent videos with commentary specific to our priorities – we must have had a dozen private tours without ever leaving our home! Cathy was honest when she felt a listing…
High demand and low inventory In the Austin housing market, buyers are driving prices up but overall sales down. The city of Austin ended the first half of 2020 with sales volume down 6.2 percent while the median price rose 9.7 percent. But after months of lower overall home sales and souring prices, Austin’s residential real estate market appears to be rebounding with near-double-digit increases in home sales in June. Looking at numbers for all…
Summer seems different this year but we are still here, still talking, and still washing our hands, a lot. Below you will find my TAKE 5 on real estate and more. Take #1: TAKE on Austin Real Estate At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, economists predicted huge inventories across the board. Now five months later, there are fewer homes for sale in Austin than this time last year with little change in prices while…
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.
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…