Another beautiful backyard Sunday in Lago Vista Texas to take the stress out of real estate.Saturday morning showed two listing and finalizing one for buyers offer. Multiple offer situation and we want know until Monday who won the bid.  A cat's life  is much simpler than a real estate agents but I love what I do. Building relationships with Buyers and Sellers 10/05/2014

Lago Vista 4 bedroom 2 bath homes for sale in 78645 zip code Lago vista located on the Northshore of Lake Travis at one time was a quaint sleepy resort community developed in the 1960's offering lake and golf amenities to it's local resident and visitors.  Lago Vista land was sold in plated lot's to locals and investors who enjoy the property owner association amenities, boat ramps, tennis courts, golf courses and so much more  and low annual fee. Lake Travis living at it's finest offers something for everyone.   Lago Vista still remains a hub for summer tourist vacationers but it has grown rapidly in the past few years with a new high school, shopping centers, restaurants and more.    Buyers can still find Lago Vista 4 bedroom 2 bath homes for sale in 78645 zip code. Currently accordin... 10/05/2014

Lake Travis Real Estate For Sale  Lake Travis Real Estate For Sale  If you or someone you know is considering buying or selling Lake Travis property I'm here to assist you or them.  // -1){var frame = document.getElementById("realbird_widget_board_frame"); frame.style.height = parseInt(e.data) + 30 + "px";}}if (window["addEventListener"]) window.addEventListener("message", realbirdResize, false);if (window["attachEvent"]) window.attachEvent("onmessage", realbirdResize); // ]]> 09/25/2014

The Island Condos on Lake Travis 78645 The Island Condominiums on Lake Travis offer a relaxing resort style living with Lake Travis views and hill country views. The Island is located on the North Shore of Lake Travis approximately 40-50 minute from downtown Austin, 60 minutes to Bergstrom International Airport and ten minutes to grocery store, restaurants, and local shopping. Situated on the banks of Lake Travis in the city of Lago Vista TX.   Today’s Real Estate Market Update: The Island Condo Listings show 20 active one, two and three bedroom condos for sale ranging from $57,000 to $375,000. Currently one two bedroom 2 bath condo is pending with 10 sold listings in the past 12 months ranging from $68,000 to $275,000.   Quick Statistics show a total 31 Listings: Minimum list price $57... 09/22/2014

This afternoon in Lago Vista mother-nature gifted us with her beautiful rainbow.  It's small and not complete but one can still find beauty in the way she painted it across the blue sky and hillside. Did you know that a rainbow is an optical and meteorological phenomenon that is caused by both reflection and refraction of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. Now you know!    09/17/2014

Lake Travis North Shore Levels may be at an all time low but the beauty of the water against blue Texas sky's capture ones imagination of lake living at it's finest.   Lake Travis a reservoir on the Colorado River in central Texas shows it's beauty in these photos taken on the North Shore of Lake Travis between Point Venture and Lago Vista.    Lake Travis reservoir was formed in 1942 by the construction of Mansfield Dam on the western edge of Austin TX by the Lower Colorado River Authority.  Lake Travis has the largest storage capacity of the seven reservoirs known as the Highland Lakes, and stretches 65 miles (105 km) upriver from western Travis County.   Lake Travis is used for flood control, water supply, electrical power generation and recreation, it is not a constant level lake and... 09/10/2014

TESSERA on Lake Travis Tessera on Lake Travis North Shore is nestled west of Lago Vista TX, 78645. Tessera is a master planned community with 200+ home sites located north of Lago Vista city limits on the banks of Lake Travis, with approximately 900 acres featuring single-family homes priced from the mid $200s and 15 minutes from major shopping and entertainment. This master planned community is designed around the flowing Texas hill country. Experience natural and man-made amenities like outdoor fireplaces, sports fields, four miles of hike and bike trails, negative edge pool and kids splash pool, pavilion, park grills and picnic tables and much more.  Homeowners will enjoy entertaining their guest families and friends with over 120 acres park system of wooded canyons and abundant wild... 09/06/2014

Tessera on Lake Travis North Shore Bordering Lago Vista TX, 78645 Tessera is a master planned community with 200+ home sites located north of Lago Vista city limits on the banks of Lake Travis, with approximately 900 acres featuring single-family homes priced from the mid $200s and 15 minutes from major shopping and entertainment. Designed around the flowing Texas hill country one will experience natural and man-made amenities like outdoor fireplaces, sports fields, four miles of hike and bike trails, pool and kids splash pool, pavilion, park grills and picnic tables and much more. Residents will enjoy entertaining their guest families and friends with over 120 acres park system of wooded canyons and abundant wildlife. Two well known builders are featured throughout the community of Tes... 05/07/2014

Search current inventory of homes for sale in Jonestown Texas   Listing Details 17501 Northlake Hills DR Jonestown, TX 78645 Price: $89,500 Lot size: 1.29 acres Subdivision: Northlake Hills School District: Lago Vista ISD   What kind of house are you looking for? Can't find it? Build your dream home on this lot. I can recommend and negociate on your behalf with a custom home builder. Contact me to find out how to build your dream home       Property Summary From 183 North, left onto County Road 180/FM 1431 W, FM 1431 W becomes RR 1431 W, left onto Reed Parks Road/Travis County Reed Parks Road, left onto Northlake Hills Drive. Lot is in the gated community of North Lake Hills, is wooded and is the highest point in the community overlooking the water. The homes in the community are distin... 02/25/2014

Lago Vista & Jonestown Area Chamber of Commerce  Annual Membership Banquet:  Boots & Bling Casino Nite 2014  January 18, 2014  So bring cash for the donation bar and also for the three special “52” card games for fabulous prizes!  Find your Boots, Shine your Bling and join many for  A great evening of fun and gambling!   Tickets are limited, so contact any Chamber board member or the  Chamber office @ 512-267-7952 to purchase your Casino Nite tickets.  The price is $35.00 per ticket and that includes admittance and many hors d'oeuvres.  Plus a $20,000 chip to start your gambling and a door prize auction  where you can spend your loot!  Lago Vista & Jonestown Annual Boots & Bling Casino Nite is brought to you by Bob Ratliff your local Lago Vista, Jonestown - REALTOR® If you or someone yo... 01/07/2014

Speechless Sunday brings cold weather to Austin Texas this morning with temperatures not reaching 45 degrees today. Ouch! Although Central Texans are not use to cold temperatures we are very thankful today we're not as cold as many of our fellow Rainers throughout the land. May you all stay warm and remember the 3-P's Pet's, Plants, & Pipes. Happy 2014 ActiveRain 01/05/2014

Island Condos on Lake Travis 78645 zip code The Island on Lake Travis are unique Tuscan style Villa’s with Mediterranean feel making this 14- acre lakeside resort community an island paradise.  The Island Condo’s offer unique individual luxurious accommodations located on the banks of Lake Travis in Lago Vista city limits. You won't miss this lovely condo complex with it's blue tile roofs glimmering along the reflection of Lake Travis clear blue waters.   Search all Island Condos for sale on Lake Travis by clicking here:   The Island on Lake Travis offers private marina and boat slips, lake access, 2 lakefront swimming pools, one indoor pool, fitness center, day spa, saunas, tennis courts, shuffleboard, and restaurant/bar and grilling area.  Beautiful courtyards with verandas, gazebos a... 01/05/2014

Lago Vista TX is Located on the North-shore of Lake Travis, the community was developed in 1960s as a lake and golf resort community. Bar K Ranch guest resort was a hub for summer vacationers since the 1940 and still remains a Lago Vista land mark.  In 1980s Lago Vista residence voted to incorporate their lake community to form a city government. Lago Vista remains a hot spot for camping, water activities, recreation, golf, sailing & boating with vacationer’s year around, with the population growing from a couple thousand residences in 1980s to over 4500 in 2000 and well over that today. You can click here to search for homes, condos, foreclosures and land along Lake Travis Shoreline of the many spectacular homes nestled In the Lago Vista rolling hills.  Today I was checking on one of o... 01/05/2014

Wordless Wednesday finds a sunny day in Lago Vista Texas, we have been blessed with two beautiful cloudless days of sunshine but tomorrow the clouds will arrive and rain is forecast for Friday and Saturday. Our Texas Fall Colors are at their peak mid December unlike many of you who have no leaves, I hope you enjoy my photos I took yesterday. WORDLESS WEDNESDAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY BOB RATLIFF Lago Vista Real Estate Consultant ~ Lago Vista, REALTOR® 12/18/2013

    The Northshore Star is bringing print back to the smaller communities of Lago Vista, Jonestown, Pointe Venture, The Hollows and Surrounding areas of North Lake Travis. When we moved to Lago Vista fifteen years ago the community offered a small Northshore paper named "The Log", where many local businesses advertised and it was great for the local real estate agents to promote their properties for sale and for the community to find out what was happening locally. When social media technology caught up with "The Log", they felt the need to shut down their monthly print like so many metropolitan areas throughout the country. Sad time for so many who were use to finding out about the local happening in their community, local people, achievements, schools, local businesses, and offering p... 11/22/2013

The Real Estate Market in the Lago Vista area is evolving. The market update video for the month of July will show you the numbers and statistics for Lago Vista. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel or visit our website to see more market update videos for Central Texas areas and to get more information about Lago Vista. Stats for Sold Homes in Lago Vista 08/13/2013

Lago Vista Lot For Sale in 78645 with Lake Travis Views  Lake Travis View at 6804 Cedar Ridge Cir Lot #1099 FOR SALE ML#1330868 Offered at $28,000   What Makes Lago Vista the best community to live in around Lake Travis? The community name of Lago Vista derives from the Spanish and Italian names Lago & Vista, the Spanish/Italian name for lake is “Lago” a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land. The Spanish/Italian name for view is “Vista” a distant view seen through an opening or a place where a distant view is best seen.Lago Vista Texas, Located northwest of Austin on North Shore Lake Travis, the community was  developed in 1960s as a lake and golf resort community.Build your dream home on this beautiful lot with Lake Travis views located on cul-de-sac   Overview Maps Photos ... 06/02/2013

Lago Vista offers many fine homes for sale and Lago Vista Amenities Whether sailing on Lake Travis hiking or biking hills, or enjoying the beautiful sunsets, Lago Vista provides a quality of life that many residents desire. We strive to provide a quality of life that preserves the natural beauty while promoting economic growth. As the gateway to the Balcones Canyon lands National Wildlife Refuge, bird watchers can observe the endangered Golden-cheek Warbler and Black-capped Vireo in their natural habitat. Other native wildlife includes deer, fox, and armadillos.   Our two golf courses provide enjoyable golf opportunities for everyone from beginners to pros. Lago Vista supports an active lifestyle with many local groups offering opportunities to participate in theater, recreation or city... 05/27/2013

Austin Area Market Report for April 2013   Austin Multiple Listings showing April became the 23rd straight month of year-over-year sales volume increases, and April saw its most home sales since 2004. Austin area market report for April 2013 is great news for homeowners, buyers don’t be discouraged it’s still a great time to buy with all time low interest rates your dream home is out there.   2,563 – Single-family homes sold, 32 percent more than April 2012.   $227,250 – Median price for single-family homes, eight percent more than April 2012.   50 – Average number of days single-family homes spent on the market, 19 days fewer than April 2012.   3,561 – New single-family home listings on the market, 10 percent more than April 2012.   5,488 – Active single-family home listings on the mar... 05/21/2013

What Makes Lago Vista a great community to live in? Lago Vista is located northwest of Austin on Northshore Lake Travis; the community was developed in 1960s as a lake and golf resort community. Bar K Ranch guest resort was a hub for summer vacationers in the 1940 and still remains a Lago Vista land mark.  In 1980s Lago Vista residence voted to incorporate our lake community to form a city government.Lago Vista still remains a hot spot with the population growing from a couple thousand residences in 1980s to over 6041 in 2010 and well over that today with all the beautiful homes and condos along Lake Travis shoreline and homes nestled In the Lago Vista rolling hills. Whether sailing, boating, hiking or biking in our hills, or enjoying the beautiful sunsets, Lago Vista provides a quality... 05/20/2013