Archive for May, 2008
The Texas Hill Country…where the deer & the TURFFALO roam???
May 28th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News and Events, Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Are you constantly watering your lawn?
Did you know that the watering the lawn consumes over 75% of the average homes water usage!!!
Introducing TURFFALO the newest in turfgrass technology Texas Tech University / Frontier Hybrids Engineered Turfgrass. This turfgrass technology delivers the perfect lawn that is beautiful and water conserving. With only half the watering and half the mowing it sounds great, but wait this turfgrass can also grow in full sun or 90% shade.
Turffalo grass is soft, golf course quality, and extremely durable. It’s the ultimate sustainable landscape!
This blog was brought to you by Jeremy K. FrostRealtor & Real Estate Blogster [email protected]
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Gorgeous New Home In Rim Rock Of Driftwood Texas
May 27th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
Jeremy K. Frost of the Steele Action Team is proud to present this unique home from Rojas Carillo Construction. This superbly designed floor plan has an inviting entry with beautiful Open/Spacious arches and 14 to 16 foot ceilings!
This home offers a stunning rock and stucco exterior plus an inviting front entry. The open and spacious floor plan boasts of arches and alcoves with interior features, such as coffered beamed ceilings throughout. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 3 car detached garage. Divine family room has a splendid coffered ceiling, a built-in fireplace, two alcoves with built-ins and two French doors which lead to a fabulous covered patio. Gourmet kitchen with center island, a breakfast bar, granite countertops, Alderwood cabinets, a closet-type pantry and opens to the family room.
There is a formal dining area with coffered ceiling and a breakfast area as well. A brilliant office, situated away from main traffic noise and offers plenty of room plus a closet, which could easily be converted into another bedroom. The master suite is phenomenal with arches, a sitting area, his and her walk-in closets, a separate shower, double vanities, a Jacuzzi-type tub and a French door that leads to the covered patio as well. The two extra bedrooms are could size with a Jack and Jill bathroom with pocket doors. Other spectacular features include: a wine room, Alderwood doors and cabinets throughout the home, Travertine flooring, high ceilings, energy efficient, numerous Oak tress and so much more!
For more information on this stunning home contact Jeremy K. Frost Realtor
(512)636-2746
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It’s Easy Being Green Building In Austin Texas!
May 15th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
Austin Energy Green Building is America’s #1 Green Building Program
Whatever your style or budget, you can enjoy and share the benefits of a green building.
Why choose green?
Better health; greater comfort; lower utility bills; less maintenance; lasting value!
In Your Home or Workplace
Austin Energy Green Building offers consulting, resources, and education to help you build an environmentally-sound home and workplace.
For Beginners or Professionals
Whether you’re a homeowner interested in the Green by Design Workshop, or a building professional seeking to rate a project, Austin Green Building can help you design and build with health, energy-efficiency, and the environment in mind.
View a list of rating guides and forms or check out the searchable online directory of local green building professionals.
Top in the Nation Austin Energy Green Building is the nation’s most successful utility-sponsored sustainable building program. PBS’ This Old House learned of this success and partnered with Austin Energy Green Building on its first ever green build.
View Austin’s Green Map to see some of the projects that helped earn Austin Energy Green Building a reputation as an international green building hub.
Just click here for Austin Green Building upcoming events.
Looking for a green builder?
Contact Jeremy K. Frost today for more information on area green builders, available homes, & events.
(512) 636-2746 or [email protected]
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Top 7 reasons to live in Central Texas…
May 8th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News and Events, Dripping Springs Real Estate News
7. Austin is consistently listed as one of the top cities to live and boasts a vigorous economy led by an highly educated work force.
6. The Austin MLS consistenly has the lowest supply of homes on the market making it one of the nations healthiest markets.
5. Compared to other major metropolitan areas, Austin’s cost of living index is lower, making home-ownership attractive & attainable.
4. Texas led the nation in job growth in 2007 with Austin having the highest rate of growth at 3.2%. The city of Austin also had the lowest unemployment rate for the state.
3. Interest rates for home loans are at historic lows! ( The average 30 year loan is 5.88%)
2. Fewer families are selling their homes , and with steady inventory inn the market rises in home prices are anticipated.
1. Austin is expected to lead the nation in Real estate appreciation in 2008 with an estimated 4.8% rate.
Visit our past blogs to find out more about Austin & the surrounding area or contact :
Jeremy K. Frost REALTOR 512-636-2746 [email protected]
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The Lawn at the Austonian is one of a kind!!!
May 6th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News and Events
The Lawn, on the 10th floor of The Austonian, is a backyard unlike any other. Gary Lee Partners and TBG, Inc. collaborated to create an exquisitely landscaped urban garden which, offers a private resort in the heart of downtown Austin.
Features of The Lawn include:
· 75-foot pool with fountains · Views of the State Capitol,
and in-water lounge area Congress Avenue and the Austin
skyline
· Hot tub
· Fireplaces
· Reflecting pool
· Open air kitchens
· Herb garden
· Giant movie screen
· Private luxury cabanas
· Sunset viewing terrace
· Promenade sundeck
· Wireless internet
· Secured dog park · Flat screen TV’s
The Austonian is set to be the premiere living quarters of downtown Austin Texas!
For more information on pricing, specials, & development please contact :
Jeremy K. Frost REALTOR 512-636-2746 or [email protected]
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