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Austin Board of REALTORS® Foundation

Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Austin Board of REALTORS® Foundation

I want to make everyone aware of this amazing opportunity for local residents! Visit the link above to learn more about both of these fabulous opportunities!

Scholarship Opportunity

The Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications are now available for the annual scholarship program. Graduating high school seniors and home-schooled students are encouraged to apply to help off-set the cost of higher education.

To be eligible for consideration, students must be citizens of the United States; planning to pursue higher education at a Texas college, university, technical or trade school; and a resident of one of the following counties: Travis, Williamson, Lee, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Blanco or Burnet. Applications are available online and must be mailed or hand delivered in person by March 16 at 5:00 p.m. to Shirley Williams in the ABoR Education Department.

In 2011, the ABoR Foundation awarded fourteen $2,000 scholarships, plus additional scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $4000. Spread the word to deserving graduates—they don’t want to miss this opportunity!

Scholarships will be presented at the ABoR Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 9 from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Shoal Crossing Event Center. For more information, contact Shirley by email or at 512-454-7636, ext. 1603.

You could Win a Mercedes-Benz!

The ABoR Foundation is pleased to announce that tickets and partnerships are now available for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Raffle, which will award one lucky winner with a new Mercedes C-250 or GLK350. Purchase your ticket today online for the chance to win this exciting prize and support a worthy cause. Raffle tickets cost $100. Once 1,000 tickets have been sold, raffle tickets will no longer be available.

The grand-prize package includes:

•a trip to Germany, including five nights’ accommodations at any of the selected first class hotels;
•Mercedes-Benz 90-minute tour of the factory, including a complimentary lunch or breakfast at either of the two full-service restaurants; and
•a self-guided Black Forest-Alps Rally that takes you from the factory through the Black Forest into the Austrian Alps and on to Munich, Germany.


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Fun day trip ideas from Austin

Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Spring Break is right around the corner and if you live in Austin there is always so much to do or see. But who doesn’t like to get away from the city sometimes and take a mini-vacation with family and friends?  Here are just some of the places around Central Texas that you are able to drive to and have a relaxing and fun day trip.

Fredricksburg, TX

This small town is a little over an hour West of Austin. The beautiful German town features gardens showcasing herbs, wildflowers, and butterflies; wineries; and some kitschy museums about pioneers and the Old West. Nearby you can also visit the National Museum of the Pacific War that houses some of our nation’s world war history. For the golfer, there is the lovely 18 hole Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course in Fredericksburg. For the wine and beer lover there are dozens to taste all around town.

Enchanted Rock State Recreation Area

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area consists of 1643.5 acres on Big Sandy Creek, north of Fredericksburg, on the border between Gillespie and Llano Counties.Visitors can enjoy primitive backpacking, camping, hiking, technical and rock climbing, picnicking, geological study, bird watching, and star-gazing (minimal light pollution). The nature preserve has many varieties of plant or animal life, geological features, and Indian historical artifacts.

Wimberley, TX

Wimberley is a beautiful quiet town in the heart of the hill country. It features many unique shops in the main center of town that are all within walking distance of one another. If you plan your trip during the first Saturday of every month however, you will visit during their Market Days which are very popular to tourists all over the State. Wimberley is also home to the Coral Theater which is a small outdoor theater that runs during the weekends over the summer. For the outdoorsy person this town has many rivers and swimming holes that you can wander upon. The Blue Hole on Cypress Creek is a lovely swimming hole that comes accustomed with rope swings and picnic tables for a nice day with the whole family.

Marble Falls, TX

Marble Falls is located Northwest of Austin and is home to many historical sites. The Commemorative Air Force Museum, Main Street District and Exotic Resort Zoo are just some of the many attractions that you can visit when you go to Marble Falls. Also, the city is located on LBJ lake which means lots of swimming and kayaking opportunities for you and your family.

Lake Travis

Lake Travis was created by the impounding of the Colorado River by the construction of Mansfield Dam in 1941. The area features water recreation, boat tours, the Mansfield Dam for sight-seeing, and is home to some really unique restaurants overlooking the gorgeous lake.

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Region

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge offers some of the best birdwatching and habitat left in Texas for two endangered songbirds – the black-capped vireo and the golden-cheeked warbler. Less than an hour from Austin, visitors can step off the streets into the wilds of the Texas Hill Country. The Refuge is also home to the history of the area highlighting the aboriginal ancestors who hunted and gathered in this region.

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio is huge attraction for Central Texas dwellers. It is home to amusement parks such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea World. Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy this unusual urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio river in central San Antonio, one story below the bustling street level. It is home to eclectic shopping and unique restaurants all around the city and the historical Alamo is also a must see!

New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels is another German community that features many small shops and restaurants to delite in. Home to the original Schlitterbahn Water Park, the town also features tubing and water fun for the whole family. Or slip into your bathing suit and go fishing, rafting, kayaking, tubing and swimming.

Drop into Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest show cave in Texas, and Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, a 400 acre park with native Texas wildlife and exotic species. Relax in the nationally registered Historic District of Gruene which houses Texas’ oldest Dance Hall – Gruene Hall. If you love the outdoors you will love New Braunfels, Texas!

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Body as Sculpture Class at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

Posted in Healthy Living, Uncategorized on February 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Body as Sculpture Class at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

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I just discovered a new class in Austin that I think everyone will be interested in! The Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum offers Yoga classes every Wednesday and Friday from 10- 11:30am. The best part is the class is only $10 to participate in!

 

Yoga is a great way to exercise not only your body, but your mind as well. You can become more flexible and more tranquil with every class that you take. If you haven’t taken yoga before this should be a great inexpensive class to see if you like it and to get active in Austin, TX!

 

Check out their website for more details!

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Life in Lovely Leander.

Posted in Austin Texas Neighborhoods, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on October 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »

I recently had the pleasure of listing a beautiful 6 bedroom home in the Boulders at Crystal Falls subdivision of Leander,Texas.

Year Built 2004
Sq Footage 3,822
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4 full, 1 partial
Floors 2
Parking 2 Car garage
Lot Size 0.214 ACres
Price $249,000

Description

Fantastic 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in Cul-de-sac at an Amazing Price! This 3,822 sqft. Home Offers Spacious Family Living Area with Lots of Natural Lighting. Features: Gourmet Kitchen for Entertaining, Extra Living Space or Game Room in Upstairs Loft, Master Retreat with Large Walk in Closet, Double Vanity, Garden Tub and Separate Shower. Multiple Patio Decks with Custom Outdoor Fireplace and Covered Patio with Ceiling Fan. Easy access to Toll Roads and 183.

 
  
 
For those of you curious about the history of Leander, here is a little history:             

“The City of Leander, originally called Bagdad, was established on July 17, 1882. The first settlers arrived in the area around 1845, receiving bounty land grants in exchange for service in the Texas Revolution. These settlers lived in log cabins and were frequently subjected to being attacked by Indians that also called this area of central  Texas their home. Because of these frequent attacks, the Texas Rangers were called in to protect the settlers and they constructed a building that would house up to sixty men. This was one of the first buildings of what is now Williamson County.”[1]

“Leander, presently, has a population estimated at over 30,000. The Leander Independent School District has grown into the largest school district in Williamson Countyand the fastest growing district in the state of Texas. It presently has a total of four high schools, six middle schools and twenty-one elementary schools. It encompasses the cities of Leander, CedarPark, Jonestown, and parts of Northwest Austin. New businesses are on their way and the residential growth that has been experienced over the past few years is phenomenal. The long-term water supply is now secure for the city’s residents and a newly expanded wastewater treatment plant is on-line. The city continues to expand its roadway network to assist the residents of Leander in traveling into the Austin area.”[2]

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Why work out when ACL is in town?

Posted in Healthy Living, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on September 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Because it’s good for you, that’s why!

Good Morning All!

It is a cloudy day here in Austin, but beautiful non-the less.

There is so much action going on around here this morning with ACL starting today and tons of people migrating in for the music festival’s 10th anniversary.

I know it can be tough to stay on a workout routine while away from home, and with so many visitors coming in from out of town I thought I would share a few ideas for ways to enjoy the city, and get some exercise while not actually “exercising.”  Enjoy!

Walk or bike to your destination instead of driving or taking a cab

And with the weather being so pleasant lately, it would be silly not to at least try this option. Austin is a very pedestrian friendly town, with plenty of bike lanes and sidewalks. Besides getting good exercise, bicyclists can park free at their destination and help ease road congestion.

Check out the City of Austin’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program for more information:

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/publicworks/bicycle.htm

Visit one of Austin’s beautiful parks to take a dip in the river

Photo courtesy of Ellis Goodwin http://trackdayonline.blogspot.com/

My favorite spot in Austin is the Roy G. Guerrero, Colorado River Metropolitan Park located off of Grove Blvd.

To get to this hidden beach you must first walk down a trail filled with mixed terrain and slopes. Once you get past the short walk you are rewarded with a sandy beach and cool water.

I personally like to get in and jog against the current in order to maximize my exercise efforts. (As does Dexter!)

Photo courtesy of Ellis Goodwin http://trackdayonline.blogspot.com/

In addition, the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail is an AWESOME choice. I know I mentioned it on my last post, but due to ACL you’ll be able to hear live music from your favorite bands making it even better this weekend!

Here is the Austin Park Directory for you to decide which to try:

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parkdirectory.htm

Take a Walking Tour of Austin

This city is FILLED with history! And what better way to discover it than to take a tour of the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

Visit http://www.austintexas.org/visitors/heritage/ for more History of Austin information, or pick up a free guide from the visitors center located at 209 E. 6th Street.

Now go enjoy the weekend!

And if you find yourself falling in love with the Austin culture, check out my website www.ATXMoveNow.com for homes for sale and relocation information!

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Lamplight Village, another hidden North Austin gem…

Posted in Uncategorized on March 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

The Lamplight Village Neighborhood is located in North Austin, near the Domain and other great shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and schools. To get to this great neighborhood, you head North on Mopac, east on Parmer, and left on Lamplight Village Ave. The neighborhood is just minutes away from the Domain, one of the newest and largest shopping centers in the Austin area. Lamplight Village is in Austin MLS Area 2 and Austin Texas zip code 78727.

I just listed a home in this community. Here is some information about the home…

Property Details

Beds 3 bed Baths 2 bath
House Size 1257 sq ft Lot Size 0.18 Acres
Price $131,715 Price/sqft $105
Property Type

Single Family Home

 Year Built 1976
Neighborhood Not Available Style Not Available
Stories 1 Garage 2
Property Features
  • Status: Active
  • County: Travis
  • Area: N
  • Subdivision: Lamplight Village Sec 01
  • Approximately 0.18 acre(s)
  • 2 total full bath(s)
  • 1 stories
  • 2 car garage(s)
  • Attached parking
  • Cooling features: Cooling
  • Lot size is less than 1/2 acre
  • Utilities present: Sewer- City on Property, City Water System, Natural Gas Available
  • School District: Pflugerville ISD
  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • MainFloorBedroom
  • LivingRoom
Fireplace Features Fireplace in Family Room
Heating Features Yes
Exterior Construction 1 Side Masonry, Slab Foundation
Roofing
Interior Features Carpet Flooring, Laminate Flooring, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Laundry in Utility Room
Exterior Features Chain Link Fence

 

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What you eat not only affects your waistline, it can also improve your skin!

Posted in Healthy Living, Uncategorized, tagged , , on September 11, 2010| Leave a Comment »

There are SO many beauty products for your skin out there ranging from just a few dollars to hundreds of dollars, but how does the average consumer know which one is best? It can be a tough decision to make. Diving into the skin product market can be confusing and can often lead to wasting money on things that don’t work, or simply buying over-priced products.

Did you know that simply changing your diet can improve your skin, while also trimming your waistline? I knew a little about it, but I leaned much more today by reading this article online.  Here is a list of the foods they mentioned…

  1. Red Bell Pepper
  2. Sweet Potatoes
  3. Shrimp
  4. Avocado
  5. Kale
  6. Wild Salmon
  7. Wheat Germ

Click here to see details.

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