Brand New Year, Same Old Us! As we make resolutions and plans for the year ahead, let’s see if we can ride with the enthusiasm and commitment at least until February? But for now, let’s take a look at those MORES, and not only real estate. MORE Housing Inventory in Austin The 10 Best Real Estate Markets for 2024 Spoiler Alert: Austin isn’t in the top 10 but we’re still considered one of the best…
Happy December! We’re taking a short break from real estate to look back on some of our 2023 highlights. See you all next year! Good Grooming Pays Off Got to ride with a friend on the grooming snow cat at night on Baldy Mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho. What a great way to get up and down runs without worrying about my knees! Too Cold to Ski? With temps on top of Baldy Mountain…
(Finally, we’re back outside) I just love October! The month of scary decorations, pumpkin spice lattes, football craziness, Bob’s birthday and any excuse to eat my candy corn/peanut mix. The real estate market is not as scary as you think, as buyers are out looking again and sellers are finally adjusting both prices and expectations. Fall is here and so are bearable temperatures and some ROMANO FIRSTS… First Romano Kid To Get Married! We had…
And how sweet it is! We’re not back sitting outdoors in our chairs yet but we are toasting our upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest for our daughter’s wedding. A joyous occasion plus a welcome break from the heat. Bob’s working on his speech, while I’m just working… Read on for more sweet news. Sweet mother-daughter clients who both found their dream homes, a sweet street festival, sweet ideas for your backyard (which hopefully you’ll…
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…