Vote to Awesome-ify Texas License Plates

February 4, 2008 | 2 Comments

texas license plate votingYou have 7 days to vote on the future of the Texas License Plates and while no design is overly awesome, they’re mostly better than what we have now. Have y’all ever noticed that plates now have 7 digits? I guess we ran out of 6 digit options, huh? In any event, TXDOT has put up a poll on their website to vote for the new plates. Pictured here is the one I voted for because there are no stupid space shuttle or bluebonnets, and I’m pretty sure that they stole the Lone Star Beer logo.

Which will YOU vote for and why???

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under Austin News, Blog 

Twin Creeks’ Best Kept Secret [Rentals!]

February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

twin creeks golf community condos lease cedar parkWe all know Twin Creeks as the upscale golf community in Cedar Park. It’s a zip down the hill to the lake and a zip over to Anderson Mill, getting you to 183 in a snap. Until recently, I thought Twin Creeks was completed, but the back of the subdivision has just open and the views are amazing- you should take a drive back there!

The best kept secret about this neighborhood is that there are new luxury condos butting up to the country club that are available for rent- seriously! If downtown loft living isn’t your scene because you have a dog, a sweet set of golf clubs, the need for trees or don’t like elevators, parking garages or small spaces, then this is your answer! We have sold several of these luxury two-story condos and we now have two that are for lease and we don’t anticipate they’ll be available for long.

The Twin Creeks Condo Down-Low

Condo #701 is a 1530sf (per builder) brand NEW 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage with a loft/study. My favorite part of this particular condo is that it has this incredible two story living room with windows on both floors, and the upstairs loft looks over into the first floor- you have to see it! The home has awesome upgrades and even comes with a stainless steel appliance package. It’s a great bargain for the buck and move-in specials are still available! This home even has its own website- check it out!!! [2930GrandOaksLoop.com]

Twin Creeks Condo Amenities include a fitness center access, pilates/dance/yoga studio, both of which have scheduled classes you can take, the children’s center, teen’s center, water park style junior olympic pool and soon to be built tennis courts. This neighborhood is great for jogging and walking the dog and it’s a stone’s throw to the golf course which offers reasonable rates for annual membership.

Also available is Condo #502 which is also NEW, 1749sf (per builder), 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage. I love that this condo has this massive landing upstairs, big enough for a computer desk or reading area and has all roll-out windows upstairs- no more shoving windows up and down! You’ll love the granite counters, stainless steel appliances, berber carpet, upgraded cabinetry with adjustable shelves, open dining room, massive foyer and even a fenced patio. Check out the video tour below!

We know now that you’ve seen these, you’ll want to take a tour and we would *love* to show you. We’re a no pressure shop, so don’t be nervous to call or email us. If you already have a Realtor, send them the link to this article- they have access to these condos too!

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under About Austin, Blog, Buying, First Time Buyers, Investing 

Austin Named Fastest Growing City in America

February 1, 2008 | 2 Comments

Austin Real Estate will be on FIRE!Attention investors, buyers and sellers- Austin is in the spotlight today! Forbes named Austin the #1 Fastest Growing Large Metro in America. The total GMP growth projected for 2007-2012 at 32.05%- nearly TEN PERCENT HIGHER than the #2 Fastest Growing! No city even cut a close second to the explosive growth of Austin!

According to Forbes:

The self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World” is booming, thanks in large part to Austin’s high-tech industry (key employers include Dell, IBM and Apple) and the University of Texas, which provides the area with a steady stream of engineering talent. In addition to music, the city also has a thriving film industry. Its projected gross domestic product growth by 2012 is second only to Mobile, Ala., and first among the largest 100 metro areas in the country. Metro area Austin’s population is expected to grow nearly 15% by 2012.

This is great news as the economic indicators look great for Austin- we expect many more to relocate to Austin for countless reasons we’ve previously highlighted and are already flooded with investors taking advantage of lowered interest rates. Where do you fit in to the growth of Austin?

photo credit: onefivedoor (check him out!)

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under About Austin, Austin News, Blog, Investing