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Well, I've been away for a while, but not because I was goofing off - I have been immersed in learning my new role as Chair of the Austin Board of REALTORS Government Affairs Committee. I'm not sure how I found myself in this position, but I'm so glad I did. I've been attending and leading meetin...

The University of Texas Golf Course at Steiner Ranch features luxury custom and production homes, but this one is head and shoulders above the rest! 2630 University Club Blvd is located on a large 1.2 acre lot and this custom home backs to the 8th Green and 9th Tee with a luxurious outdoor livin...

So you missed out on the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit. I say SO WHAT!?! With interest rates at the lowest rates in years, you will save far more than $8000 in the next few years. Home ownership has many benefits, and when you look at those combined with the low interest rates, it is a great ...

Today, September 11th, seems like a day to both remember the past and look towards the future, and I love to do that in my garden. My garden is made up mostly of plants that were propagated from other plants, both my own and my loved ones. There are years and years of gardening love in the yard,...

This Sunday, September 12th from 2-5 pm, several homes will be open for you to come and see what The Pointe, near the Hill Country Galleria, has to offer. Located in the Lake Travis ISD, The Pointe is a short commute to both downtown Austin and lake recreation. I will be opening my listing and t...

The saying goes, "If you don't like the weather in Texas, wait a minute and it will change."  Well, Tropical Storm/Tropical Depression Hermine has flown in the face of convention and given Central Texas two solid days of heavy rains.  Homes have washed away (Granger), trees uprooted and washed do...

A few days ago, I attended a session of the Austin City Council, where Mayor Lee Leffingwell issued a proclamation in support of the Texas Capitol Vietnam War Monument and the chairman of the movement, Austinite Robert Floyd spoke to the gallery to ask for support. I am usually a pretty objectiv...

For parents with children attending college in the Austin Texas area, this can be a fiscally smart choice.  Not only are there substantial tax benefits, but if you are a resident of a different state, this can save you thousands every year by allowing you to get in-state tuition rates.  Thanks to...

I avoided laboring as long as I could today, but I'll keep it light so maybe it won't count against me! Here are a few pictures from my garden, which is dominated by Texas native perennials. From the beautiful Texas Rock Rose to the fast spreading Salvia, all of the natives seem to have an explo...

One question that always comes up when talking to people across the country is, "Why is everyone moving to Austin?" So I thought a great way to show you one of the reasons, that you can get more bang for your buck here than anywhere else, is to roll out a series much like the national network sho...