It's a well known fact that the #1 mistake that buyers could make when deciding to buy a home is miscalculating soft cost. If you are searching in Cedar Park, North Austin and Round Rock areas to buy a home, be sure to calculate into your monthly budget the cost of toll roads. The 183A and 45 Toll Roads can be deceiving when you are driving on them. Many of my out-of-town visiting clients don't even realize they are on the Toll road and end up getting a bill in the mail.  Having a Texas Toll Tag does reduce the cost of the tolls (and the tag will work for you statewide), but I would suggest estimating $40-$85 into your monthly budget (double the amount for two cars) if you plan to use to toll roads daily. Both Toll roads to have roads available to avoid the toll, but you will be dealing... 01/14/2010

The Cedar Park & Leander Real Estate Market:   Average sold price - steady from a year ago to $208,062 Number of Sales YTD - down 7.4% compared to this time last year Number of Active Listings - down 8.8% from a year ago to 747 listings Months of Inventory - decreasing to 4.6 months; a slight oversupply Mary "B" Battaglia    Austin Texas Real Estate agent 01/08/2010

Yesterday,  I wrote about my experience with Litton Loan Servicing and a short sale package that was submitted on the day of foreclosure.  Today I got an email from Litton Loan Servicing in response to my pleas to pull this property from the sale and deal with the offer on the table. It said "Good Morning,  If you are the buyer's agent, I can forward the documents to our REO department. It will take about a week before they get the file." So, after submitting 52 pages in a short sale package,  Litton is prepared to deal with the buyer's agent but not the listing agent.  How ethical is that?   Thanks Litton!!!  Anybody have any suggestions? 01/06/2010

Don't throw that tree in the trash! The City of Cedar Park, Texas will accept trees for recycling in the City Hall parking lot on January 9th, 2010. If you plan to drop off a tree, City officials request that you remove all decorations, ornaments and stands. Tree mulch will be used for city landscaping, and you can receive a free seedling (while they last) for recycling your holiday tree compliments of the City. Free Christmas Tree Recycling City of Cedar Park Saturday - January 9, 2010 9:00 AM – Noon City Hall, 600 N. Bell Blvd. Cedar Park, TX 78613 For more information, visit the City of Cedar Park website. 01/05/2010

North of Austin: Cedar Park is a rapidly growing major suburb northwest of Austin.  In 1990, the population was only just over 5,000.  Today, the population is over 62,000!  So this area is quickly becoming a thriving city and point of industry in Central Texas.  Many flocked to Cedar Park because of its affordability and charming nature in recent years, but studies have shown that this neighborhood has been continuously inhabited since 5000 BC.  It was also home to many Native American tribes such as the Tonkawa, the Lipan Apache and the Comanche before the area was settled in the late 1800s. Cedar Park is served by the Leander Independent School District.  It is also home to the Cypress Creek campus of Austin Community College.  In order to accomodate the rapidly expanding population,... 12/10/2009

Search for homes in Cedar Park TX Reserve at Twin Creeks Home 12/02/2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING..........Here is a recipe I thought you might  like for the holidays. It's my husband's favorite and he passed it on to me.  Ingredients: 1 whole turkey  1 large lemon, cut into halves  salt and pepper to tastebutter or olive oil, whichever you prefer Heat oven to 350 degrees  Rub butter or oil over the skin of the turkey until it is completely coated.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and any other seasonings you prefer. Take a knife and gently separate the skin from the breast meat;   Slide  lemon  halves  under  the  skin  with  the  peel  side  up, one on each side.  This way the  juice from the lemon will release into the breasts Cover and bake for 30-45 minutes.   Remove cover and continue  to roast until juices run clear, basting every 15-20 minutes If you've foll... 11/21/2009

My office is in Cedar Park, Texas and I live just outside the city in Leander, Texas.  Cedar Park is a popular place to live, work, go to school or raise a family.  It is located just 17 miles from the heart of downtown Austin, Cedar Park offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area but is  far enough away to offer a relaxed life style.  One of the advantages of living in Cedar Park and central Texas is that there is just so much to do and so much to enjoy.   The community schools are part of the "recognized" Leander Independent School District.  Approximately 58,000 people live in Cedar Park which is located in Williamson County.  Cedar Park and Williamson Counties are one of the fastest growing areas in Texas. One of the things we did when we first moved here was to ride the ... 11/21/2009

To see homes in Deer Creek Ranch in Cedar Park, go to http://www.austinsuburbia.com/deer-creek-ranch.php  For more information, call Patsy Snyder 512=259-1972. 11/15/2009

Bella Vista Cedar Park Patsy Snyder knows Cedar Park. For information about neighborhoods or anything Cedar Park, call her at 512-259-1972. Homes in Bella Vista 11/13/2009

I've done a series of blogs as Dr. Susan King's office was under construction at 1907 Cypress Creek Rd. in Sun Chase Plaza II.  Her office is now completed.  She is located directly across from Cedar Park Middle School, and very close to Cedar Park High School, ACC Campus, Randall's and Lakeline Mall.  If you live in Volente Hills, Bella Vista, Twin Creeks, Deer Creek, Ranch Creek, Westside of Buttercup, Buttercup, Red Oak and surrounding communities you are a short distance to her office.  I've known Dr. King through her dad who is my friend and previous family physician since the early 1980's.  Dr. David King retired several years ago and I made a wonderful decision to continue with the King family of doctors.  I have been Dr. King's Realtor and have represented her in several home tr... 11/10/2009

Search for Cedar Park Town Center homes Watch a Cedar Park Town Center video 11/06/2009

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  Dr. Susan King closed on her new office space in June, 2009.  Finish out had the usual ups and downs but with her usual strong attributes of confidence and perseverance she is open and ready for business in her new location... 1907 Cypress Creek Rd. in the end office at Sun Chase Plaza II.  She is conveniently located near the ACC Campus on Cypress Creek, the Cedar Park Middle School, Cedar Park High School and just down from the intersection of Lakeline Blvd. and Cypress Creek. Dr. Susan and her husband Jeff have 2 beautiful children and reside within 3 miles of her office.  If you are looking for a conscientious family doctor to tend to your medical needs give Dr. King a call at 512-346-7966.  I can personally give testament to her skills as I use her personally as my physician.   ... 10/28/2009

Visit my site to search for homes in Twin Creeks. Here is a direct link to a UTube video for Twin Creeks. 10/23/2009

A quiet section of the community is where you will find this stately 2-story red brick nestled on a cul-de-sac lot on the greenbelt side of the street. The lush landscaping and enviable 3-car garage captures your attention as you approach the front covered entry. When you enter the 2-story foyer with the Palladium window above the front door you will notice arches, crown molding in the entry, formal living and dining rooms and the chair railing in the living and dining rooms. You can see all of this at our OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, OCT.25th from 2-4pm. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!  If you are unable to visit us: please email me at dillard@reloaustin.com or call 512 346-1799 with any questions. Agents please feel free to preview or feel free to bring your clients by! Dorie Dillard... 10/20/2009

The average sales price in the Cedar Park - Leander area is up 1.7% from last year to $213,076.  Compared to last year, single family home sales have decreased 15.7% thru the first eight months of the year.  The months of inventory has decreased to 5.1 months, which slightly favors buyers.  There are 769 active listings, which is down 7.5% compared to year ago.  This area is in the top 20 Austin MLS markets. Mary "B" Battaglia CRS  Austin area Real Estate 10/17/2009

I really started in June 2009.  I signed up in 2008, but I got serious in June 2009.  With this post I am patting myself on the back. 50,000  points!!! I'm half way to that 100,000 magic number.  Actually 50,000 seemed impossible two months ago.  I've made some friends here.  Hopefully I haven't made any enemies.  I sure have learned a lot.  My goal was to be #1 in my market area on AR.  I serve the Austin, Texas area but I really work in  the Leander, Cedar Park area.  Currently I am #1 in Cedar Park and #94 in Texas.  Not bad for 3 months of work.  There is so much to learn here.  I've had a bit more time since I'm sitting at home recovering from my shoulder dislocation.  I am now typing with 2 hands on the laptop.  Thank you AR for putting up this amazing website where we can all sha... 09/21/2009

I thought this would be the best place to post this information about Forest Oaks subdivision in Cedar Park, TX. The City of Cedar Park does not have online access to the crime information, so if you are considering this subdivision for your next home purchase, this report will help you with your due diligence. If you want to order a new report, call the records division at the City of Cedar Park police department. Turn around from the police department for a report like this is 48 to 96 hours.  CLick here for the report. To get reports for other areas in Cedar Park, please contact the ever helpful Sara Wright. Her contact info is below. Sara E Wright, ENP Communications/Records Staff Manager Cedar Park Police Department 911 Quest Pkwy Cedar Park TX 78613 ofc: 512.260.4858 fax: 512.260.... 09/21/2009

Austin MLS Stats/Market Report for August 2009 compared to August 2008     Austin All Areas       Median     Average     Aug-09 Aug-08 % Change   Aug-09 Aug-08 % Change List Price  $              189,900  $              199,000 -4.6%    $            245,369  $            259,789 -5.6% Sold Price  $              185,132  $              192,425 -3.8%    $            236,087  $            249,809 -5.5% Square Feet 1860 1892 -1.7%   2076 2073 0.2% LP/SF  $                    103  $                    107 -3.7%    $             117.00  $                  124 -5.8% SP/LP 97.6% 97.6% 0.00%   97.0% 97% 0.0% DOM 43 43 0.00%   73 65 12.4%                                           Informationis is from the Austin Board of Realtors, data provided is As-is and is deemed accurate.             Heading... 09/18/2009