Archive for May, 2008
The Texas Hill Country…where the deer & the TURFFALO roam???
May 28th, 2008 Categories: Austin Real Estate News, 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!
Contact our friends at D&H Landscaping for more information on Turffalo and other landscape options.
This blog was brought to you by Jeremy K. FrostRealtor & Real Estate Blogster Jeremy@AustinHomeAndLand.com
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Gorgeous New Home In Rim Rock Of Driftwood Texas
May 27th, 2008 Categories: Austin Real Estate News
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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Great events in Austin Texas on Memorial Day weekend!!!
May 22nd, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News
Here are some great ideas fro a fun filled Merorial day weekend!
Music and a Movie Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
The Lake Creek Alamo Drafthouse is the location for this event which features a showing of Citizen Kane accompanied by live classical music.
Austin Chord Rangers Memorial Day Concert
On Monday, May 26 the Austin Chord Rangers give their 10th Annual Memorial Day Tribute and Sing-Along at the Capitol. It’s a free family-friendly event in the Capitol rotunda.
An American Classic at the Paramount
Casablanca is a classic film set against the backdrop of World War II. It’s also a perennial favorite at the Paramount . See it on the 23rd, 24th, or 25th.
Austin Wine Festival
Raise a glass in honor of our fallen soldiers at the Austin Wine Festival this Memorial Day. The 2008 Austin Wine Festival is May 24 through 26 at The Domain.
Shakespeare in the Park
For four days, beginning May 22, it’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Zilker Hillside Theatre for the Annual Austin Shakespeare Festival.
Capital of Texas Triathlon
Taking place on Sunday and Monday of the Memorial Day Weekend, the triathlon action goes on along Auditorium Shores .
Texas Memorial Day Weekend
Go back in time. Way back in time. The Texas Memorial Museum at the Texas Natural Science Center will be open Memorial Day weekend, May 24 through 26.
The Kerrville Folk Festival
The Kerrville Folk Festival starts the Thursday before Memorial Day at Quiet Valley Ranch.
Red Light Cameras
An event you will want to miss on Memorial Day weekend is running a red light. On May 23 the city turns on the first of its red light cameras. The first cameras turn on at I-35 northbound service road and 11th Street .
This blog was brought to you by Jeremy K. Frost REALTOR & Real Estate blogster! Feel free to contact Jeremy & the Steele Action Team of Keller Williams Realty for all your real estate needs!
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AWESOME CUSTOM HOME FOR SALE IN DRIFTWOOD, TX
May 21st, 2008 Categories: Driftwood, Texas
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Uncle Sam gives Austin area homeowners a break!
May 20th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News, Austin Real Estate News
Appliance Sales Tax FREE
Memorial Day Weekend!!!
If you’re in the market for a new refrigerator, dishwasher or other appliance, shopping Memorial Day weekend will save you money.
During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2008 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26 - Memorial day, but there is one stipulation.
You must purchase an appliance that’s received the Energy Star rating. Those products not only reduce energy demand and greenhouse gas emmissions, they’ll also save you money in the long run.
“Americans saved somewhat in the neighborhood of $16 billion in their utility bills and reduced gas emissions by the equivalent of 27 million automobiles,” Ronnie Volkening of the Texas Retailers Association said. “That’s the results up to now and in the year 2007.”
The following items will be tax-free:
– Air conditioners (less than $6,000)
– Clothes washers
– Ceiling fans
– Dehumidifiers
– Dishwashers
– Incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs
– Programmable thermostats
– Refrigerators (less than $2,000)
For more information click here
This blog is brought to you by Jeremy K. Frost Realtor & Real Estate Blogster
Jeremy@AustinHomeandLand.com or 512-636-2746
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BEST REAL ESTATE DEALS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX.
May 20th, 2008 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
Check out www.AustinHomeAndLand.com for floorplans, virtual tours and more photos!
Please call Sandra Steele (512) 426-5657 to find out about more Real Estate DEALS in Dripping Springs, Tx.
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It’s Easy Being Green Building In Austin Texas!
May 15th, 2008 Categories: Austin Area News, Austin Real Estate News
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 Jeremy@AustinHomeandLand.com
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JUST SOLD! 360 Degree View of Downtown Austin in Dripping Springs School District!
May 14th, 2008 Categories: Austin Real Estate News, Dripping Springs Real Estate News
How would YOU like having this view of downtown Austin from YOUR back patio?
This gorgeous hilltop estate is located on 4.21 lush lanscaped acres in the highly acclaimed Dripping Springs school district. The 4000 sf main home is completely loaded, along with an elegant 1275 sf guest house. Please visit out website for a floorplan, more photos and virtual tour. Please call us at 512-829-2042 for a personal tour. (Did I mention, it is just minutes away from the famous “finger-licking” bar-b-que restaurant The Salt Lick?)
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Austin Texas is Recession Proof!
May 14th, 2008 Categories: Austin Real Estate News
I came across this article in the Austin Business Journal & wanted to share it with our readers, I have also attached the link for the article :
Austin was named third on the Forbes.com list of the top 10 “Recession-Proof Cities” in the United States .
To create the list, the magazine looked at the 50 largest U.S. metros, examining key measures, such as unemployment data, non-farm related job growth, median home prices and data from a 2007 report, “U.S. Metro Economies: The Mortgage Crisis” by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
At number three, Austin was right behind San Antonio , which grabbed the second spot thanks to solid employment figures and affordable home prices that continue to rise.
Oklahoma City took the No. 1 spot because of its strong housing market and solid growth in agriculture, energy and manufacturing.
For its part, Austin was lauded for being a hip town with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.
Forbes magazine’s list of recession-proof cities also included: Houston , Dallas , Charlotte , N.C. , Raleigh , N.C. , Salt Lake City , San Jose and Seattle .
Forbes says that Texas cities such as Austin, San Antonio , Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth have benefited from historically lower home prices, land availability and ‘little zoning’.
All four Texas cities boast falling unemployment rates, according to Forbes, with Austin dropping from 3.8 percent to 3.6 percent.
This blog brought to you by Jeremy K. Frost Realtor & Real Estate Blogster
Please feel free to contact me for all your real estate needs : (512) 636-2746 Jeremy@AustinHomeandLand.com
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WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX? Check out our market snapshot!
May 13th, 2008 Categories: Dripping Springs Real Estate News
~~~Visit www.AustinHomeAndLand.com for a list of homes for sale in Dripping Springs, Tx.
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