Note: Price per sq/ft is rounded to the nearest hundredths.  Slight rounding error occurs from the loss of significant digits when price per square foot is calculated.  Source: ABOR Actris -MLS.  Data is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.  09/10/2007

City of Round Rock MLS statistics. Although we have seen a crisis in the mortgage industry, the market statistics for Round Rock are still holding strong with the average sales price at $206,122 for the month of August.  Days on market at 72 are a little longer than last month at 60 days.  There was a slight increase over last months $88.36 per square foot.  Note: Price per sq/ft is rounded to the nearest hundredths.  Slight rounding error occurs from the loss of significant digits when price per square foot is calculated.  Source: ABOR Actris -MLS.  Data is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.  09/10/2007

Sendero Springs -a Round Rock neighborhood located west of I-35 on FM 1431- has seen some significant increase in price per square foot.  The market statisticsbelow show that from last year June - August 2006 to this year June - August 2007 there was a 13.9% increase in $/sqft.  People are catching on about Sendero's great schools, wonderful community with terrific floor plans.       09/10/2007

One of my agents recently listed a great home in Round Rock.  It has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2607 s.f. per the tax records, and it was built in 1993.  It features a huge treed cul-de-sac like backyard (located at bend in street), and it backs to a ranch with a view of deer.  It is vacant and ready for immediate move-in!  This home has recently replaced carpet, kitchen counters, and roof.  It is in a prime location near retail shopping and kids can walk to all of the schools! It is currently listed at $199,900.  If you would like more information, or if you would like to set up an appointment to take a look inside, please contact Jason Crouch at 512-796-7653 or email jason@austintexashomes.com.  You can also check out our Austin Texas Real Estate website to search all Austin homes at www.... 09/06/2007

I was reading an article on Food Poisoning, they listed several solutions to lower the risk of poisoning.  One of them was wine - OH BOY, I am there, I can handle this.  Next was Garlic - says it is a natural defense against nasty bacterias, ok I am still good, means I can drink wine with my italian food. Next - they recommended Yogurt, not interested but I am sure it is good for you and last but not least - MY FAVORITE Salsa.  They cited that cilantro contains dodecenal appearing 2x more effective than anitbiotics. OK I am back in.Now the reason I commented on this is that I make the best Pico and would like to share it with you:3 HUGE Tomatoes, 1 huge onion, 1 entire clove of garlic, 3 large jalapenos (seeds and all), bunch of cilantroChop everything up in small pieces and mix all ing... 09/06/2007

 Leasing numbers are up in Austin recently. That is good news for investors who buy properties to rent out. I was curious as to how it is in the rest of country. Other than the MLS what are you doing to target the people who want to lease over purchase right now? Some people move to a new area and want to lease until they decide where they want to buy a home. Still others may lease while a new home builder is finishing their home and then there are those who leasing is the way they like to live. What are you seeing in your part of the country is leasing increasing (no pun intended) or about the same? For those of you who specialize in this area what do you reccomend as far as training so that I can learn more about property managment? Are you having success in that area? If you are will... 09/05/2007

  There has been very little good news being reported in Real Estate market recently. There is good news out there and it is too under reported. This might be a good time for all of us to laugh a little and let go of some of the stress. 1. We should be able to laugh at ourselves. Like the time a few years back when I packed up to go to my open house, put out all my sign-age walked up to the house just ahead of my first visitors only to discover I did not have my access key. There we were locked out of the house. It was in Phoenix and the temperature was about 105 at 11:am. I did not laugh right then but later it was funny. 2. We should be able to laugh at human nature: Take time out to go to the mall or some busy place and watch people. You are gonna laugh I guarantee it. 3. Laugh with ... 09/04/2007

  Austin is a great place to bring your business: Austin Named the Best Metro for Future Business Locations More and more, small and large business are discovering the advantage of being located in Austin Texas. "We're proud that the Austin-Round Rock MSA was recently named as the number one overall Metro area in which to locate a business," said Austin Mayor Will Wynn. "Job creation, business expansions, and sales tax revenues are all up while unemployment is down. City, county and state governments have been working together with school districts and the business community to ensure that Austin is a top competitor for good jobs that will enhance our reputation as one of the best cities in the country in which to live, work and play." Expansion Management Mag. Aug. 3007 The Austin/Roun... 09/03/2007

 Someone ask me several years ago what kind of business I was in and i answered "The business of Educating". Little did I think when I was a Senior in High School that I was about to enter into a lifetime more of education. I have put so much information in my brain over the years that at times it feels like overload. I will be driving down the road trying to remember where I am going and suddenly my brain will say to me "I can retrieve that for you but I will have to delete your sons first steps, take it or leave it, it is the best I can do" Ha. Before I was licensed and dangerous in Real Estate, I spent a number of years investing in Real Estate and learning from others. I asked lots of questions and read a number of books as well as attended seminars and lectures on real estate.One t... 09/03/2007

 How do  you get along in HOA's. Some seem easier than others. We have lived in 3 HOA communities (Home Owners Associations) and I have learned a few secrets that can help make things smoother.One of the strictest HOA's we lived in was the Anthem Community just north of Phoenix, Arizona. The HOA Guidelines required a very large 3 ring binder. They outlined what kind of plants you could have in your front and back yard, the trees you were allowed to plant, what colors you could paint the outside of your home, a detailed form outlining how to apply for approval to add anything to your home including a pool. You were not allowed to put decorative items in your front yard (pink flamingo or etc). Of course you could not park on the street there were strict guidelines as to when you could put... 09/02/2007

   Over the years, My wife and I have had some incredible opportunities to travel both stateside and abroad. We have seen some beautiful countyside and some awesome dream homes. It's funny now but about 16 years ago not too many years into our marriage we spotted a home in Phoenix Arizona that we thought was the most incredible home we had ever seen. It is a beautiful home but fast forward to now and my dream has changed. I am curious if you could have your dream home. Where would you build it and what would it look like? Feel free to put pictures with your comments. What style of home do you like? How much land? It does not cost anything to dream. Share your dream with others. We would love to steal (i mean borrow) your ideas. Ha    09/02/2007

 Using the latest available student population growth figures (2000-2004) -national demographics firm Population and Survey Analysts lists Leander ISD as the 10th-fastestgrowing school district in the nation.  In 2008-09, LISD will also open high school #4, Rouse High School.  As a residential specialist working with buyers and sellers, I feel it is important to be knowledgeable about all the surrounding area schools.  This helps me to serve my clients best interest.  Its no surprise to those who live here that Leander has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years.  The school district is doing a good job keeping up with pent up demand of more families moving into our area!  They have announced the addition of two new Elementary schools in two great neighborhoods: Westside Preserv... 09/02/2007

 That's pretty much part of what I do every day living in Round rock, TX :), and most of the pages are provided by the wonderful Round rock Library. :) I love reading, and being that I also like saving money, the Library is my one-stop shop to satisfy my word-appetite.  It's also a great place to take classes on anything including Computers classes, Genealogy classes, Reading classes for Kids & Teens, and even Dog-obedience classes. I am yet to try many of  those classes, but I definitely make great use of it for borrowing books, and sometimes even Educational Dvds and Cds.  I haven't quite gotten into the books-on-tape thing, but who knows, maybe one day.  It was the place that I was introduced to James Patterson books, and got totally hooked :),I've actually read almost of books of hi... 09/01/2007

  You would not be in the minority if you have not. I moved here a year ago and had never heard of Round Rock Texas before that. http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/ Round Rock Texas located just 15 miles north of Austin Texas is home of an IKEA store the brand new Round Rock Premium Outlets, some of the top rated schools in the nation, the Round Rock Express, (minor league baseball), Round Rock Donuts (a must have), Teravista (a master planned community with 18 hole golf course) just to mention a few highlights. Over 88000 people just like me call it HOME. It was recently named one of the top 100 cities in which to raise a family. http://www.roundrockdonuts.com/    Teravista is a great place to live. It sits right behind the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Want to know more email me at: alanmaz1... 09/01/2007

  Some really WONDERFUL THINGS!! Graduation, Baptisms, Great friends, Fun and best of all you can remember evertything in the Morning. Vegas is a community with some really great people. Many people have seen the strip but not many have seen the real Las Vegas. These pictures capture some moments that may help show you how Las Vegas may not be so different from where you live. The strip is really just a small part of Las Vegas. To all our friends who call Vegas Home this is for you.  Alan Kirkpatrick, Realtor   08/31/2007

Hey there everyone,Bring your clients to my fabulous Open House this Saturday.  From 1-3pm at2213 Mockingbird Dr, Round rock, TX, 78681      http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2213+Mockingbird+Dr,+round+rock,tx&sll=30.488788,-97.635962&sspn=0.007618,0.020084&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=30.525744,-97.705021&spn=0.032531,0.080338&z=14&iwloc=addrHigh-quality Construction by David Weekly in Highly Sought after neighborhood of OakCreek, in Round rock, and priced to Sell Quickly, at $200,000 They'll absolutely love the • hard Surfaced floors downstairs;• Red-Brick Fireplace; • 2 inch wood blinds;• Large kitchen with wood laminate floors and center Island;• Ceiling fans and wood blinds in all bedroom windows;• Large Master with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, and hard wood floors;• Master bath... 08/31/2007

      Teravista is an outstanding master planned community featuring some of the finest builders in Texas. An 18 hole golf course and clubhouse. Direct access to the New Round Rock Premium Outlets. Just off the I-35 only 20 minutes to downtown Austin. Ground has broken in Teravista for our new RRISD Elementary school. It features two community pools a workout center. Close to Dell, Dell Diamond, new hospital, and the first IKEA store in central Texas. My family and I made Teravista in Round Rock our home. We love it and you will too. Call or email for floor plans and models. Also see homes in the Austin Area on my website at http://alanmaz.actris.mlxchange.com/ Homes range from the 180's to the 400's.  For more information, please contact Alan Kirkpatrick at 512-709-3336 or email alanma... 08/28/2007

Oh no!!  No more hurricanes.  Hopefully, Hurricane Dean will not hit Texas and will keep to the South and not MESS with TEXAS.  Our weather patterns have been strange to say the least.  At the beginning of the year, we were in a drought, our lakes were way down.  Since February, the rain has been relentless and now our lakes are filled to capacity.  How is everybody else doing out there? 08/22/2007

Round Rock Texas is just north of Pflugerville which is just north of Austin. Home to Dell Computer and the Round Rock Rock Express, Round Rock is town of character. There is plenty of rich history and things to do. I recommend catching a game at the Dell Diamond with the family and having hot dogs. With its proximity to Austin and the towns north of Austin Round Rock is convenient to a great deal of jobs and shopping. 08/21/2007

    Few things are as exciting as watching your home vaue double in about 9 months. Such was the case when we moved to Las Vegas in June of 2003. We had made several trips out ot Las Vegas to search for a home and finally narrowed it down to a 3300 sq ft home on a half acre in a gated community in North Las Vegas. The lines had already started to form we were number 30 on a list that would eventually be over 200. As we sat in the new home builders office he took a call from some buyers who had changed their mind. The property and home they had picked out was the same one we loved. He drew up a new contract and over the next six months the builders built our home. Each time I came by the new home office to ask questions or get an update there was a new price sheet. The home we purchased ... 08/16/2007