Hidden Gem on the “Gold Coast of Lake Austin” is new to the market. My new listing: 165 feet of main body Lake Austin with a double boat slip and huge deck on top. Enjoy resort style living on a private cul de sac in this popular neighborhood! Call me to get information about this special property. Check out this video of me and the Rivercrest neighborhood featured on new Compass series…
As we endure another month of record hot temperatures I like to compare the current Austin real estate market to the weather. It’s like sitting in the shade – it may feel cooler, but it’s still hot! Austin continues to be a hot spot for many companies who are moving here, continuing to drive the long term demand side. The “cooling” we are feeling is that many buyers are taking a pause from purchasing until…
Austin has long been the stomping grounds of celebrities. Stars including Sandra Bullock, Sergio Garcia, Matthew McConaughey, Willie Nelson, and Andy Roddick are just a few of the big names that call Austin home. More and more are flocking to take advantage of what Austin has to offer. One celebrity (originally a native Texan) purchased of my listings on Lake Travis – a 3,500-square-foot luxury cabin that sits on just over an acre with 150…
Things We Accomplished Since March While it’s easy to think about all of the things we couldn’t do during the pandemic, we’ve decided to jump for joy about all the things we did do! Finished a few puzzles Binge watched TV series Made more meals, less reservations Called our friends and family more Organized our photos on our phones Played more golf (well Bob did) Cleaned out closets (well Cathy did) Donated furniture in the…
Life is just plain crazy these days. But remember, the most positive experiences often come from challenging times. We’ve really enjoyed having our middle son, Tommy, stay with us during the shelter in place mandate, and I now have the time and the opportunity to really listen and engage in meaningful conversations. Bob captured this moment of what has become one of my most cherished evening rituals. Remember to take advantage of the “down time”…
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…
I was honored to be interviewed for my downsizing expertise in the April issue of Waterways Magazine featuring an article, The Upside of Downsizing. Check out the full article along with the April issue of Waterways here.
One of the ways you can really improve the value of your home is with an attractive fence. It not only defines your property but also improves security. I built a “hog wire” fence at our rental house. I chose the open wire design to retain the open view of the yard and house but it still separates the property from the street and neighbor. And it’s affordable. The project cost around $1000 for the…