Justin Stensrud's (justensrud) Blog

Many people choose to buy land as an investment for retirement years down the road, but building early can bring significant advantages in the meantime. More so than any other time of year, summer instills in many the need to get away. Building a second home provides just the escape for a weekend...

The latest home building rate report brings good news for prospective land buyers and home builders. Construction on single-family homes is near a three-year high, rising 2.6 percent in April. Permits for single-family homes also rose almost 2 percent, indicating a secure rate of building and sal...

Whether you’re looking to start a family or planning to retire, King Oaks in Bryan-College Station is the perfect place to call home. This master-planned community sits in the heart of Texas and is home to a thriving cultural center and beautiful surroundings. Wondering why you should buy land in...

Looking to celebrate your retirement with a new home and a new lifestyle? Consider a move to New Braunfels in the Texas Hill Country, and build your dream home at Vintage Oaks on the Vineyard. After your years of hard work, you deserve to move to a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the fruits of...

The first step in buying land and building your dream home is finding the perfect homesite for you and your family. Whether you’re looking for a community near the water or in the hill country, Bluegreen Communities has a wide range of homesites available. It is smart to know what is most importa...

When you imagine your dream home, what do you see? Is there a swimming pool, a media room or maybe a state-of-the-art kitchen? Regardless of what you hope your dream home to look like, there are three questions you should answer before mapping out your custom-built home. 1. What don’t you like ab...

Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake is nestled perfectly between Dallas and Fort Worth. This means you have the best of two major cities within a short car ride, while still enjoying lakeside living. Dallas is a wonderful place for shopping, museums and other activities. You can shop at Northpark Center,...

Buying land by the water definitely has a certain allure. It’s peaceful, but can also be fun and filled with activities and excitement. If you have already started your hunt for the perfect plot of land by the water you should be in the know about the advantages of buying lakeside property oppose...

Come and get your iPAD! We’ve got one waiting for you, and all you have to do is help them fall in love with the community and homesite of their dreams! Just tour two qualified clients at Havenwood*, we’ll give you an iPAD! Now that’s a great holiday gift! We have incredible specials on some of o...

As a Realtor®, you’re constantly on the go with your Smartphone in hand. Whether it’s an iPhone or Android, there are several real estate applications that can help you when it comes to connecting with clients and knowing your surroundings. Here are some mobile applications we like, what are your...