We offer a Special Government HOME RENOVATION Loan PROGRAM with Round Rock, TX FHA 203k Renovation Loans.   Many people are not aware of a special GOVERNMENT LOAN PROGRAM that is part of theFEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION or FHA(a department within HUD). This FHA LOAN PROGRAM allows the buyer or existing owner of a home to do significant amounts of remodeling or updating to their home without a higher cost second lien.     "Luxury items" like a hot tub and a swimming pool are not allowed by this FHA LOAN PROGRAM. But you can repaint, replace flooring, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, add wallpaper, replace appliances – even add a room to an existing structure (which can significantly add to value as you increase the square footage of your home).     One of the biggest advant... 12/07/2017

I know you will be out this weekend, with all the activities going on and shopping to take care of! Plan on making a stop in our neighboring town of Round Rock for a great bite to eat where the service is friendly, attentive and helpful! It's causal and and something new and different. Why not take a break while shopping and give it a try!    PACIFIC GULF SEA ISLAND FISH FRY & HOT WINGS          http://www.pacificgulfseaisland.comDan Balderas started his restaurant career at the age of 14 as a dishwasher.  From there opening Pacific Gulf Sea Island and became a restaurant owner and as he says “it’s been a good ride!”  The restaurant is bright, clean and the service is great.  If you’re looking for good homestyle Cajun food, this is the place for delicious sausage gumbo, amazing fried pi... 12/01/2017

 3112 Pablo Way is a stunning Home in Paloma Lakes Subdivision in Round Rock with a long list of upgrades at construction and following move-in. This dream home is a single story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath floor plan, Wilshire built in 2016 with 2, 344 sq. ft. It truly is perfectly maintained, exquisitely appointed, decorated -- and move-in ready.  Located in east Round Rock, the Paloma Lake subdivision is a relatively new and named after Paloma Lake where residents can fish and sight-see. Paloma Lake provides residents options for shopping, dining and entertainment. Round Rock Premium Outlets, Stone Hill Town Center and La Frontera shopping center are all nearby. Old Settlers Park, a 645-acre park, is less than a mile away where residents can play disc golf, grill out or swim at the Rock ‘N Ri... 05/26/2017

 This beautiful home went under contract in 20 days. Would love to help you sell your home in the Austin/Round Rock area. No one will work harder for you to help you maximize your investment. Contact me at: alan@alaninaustin.com  There is nothing more fulfilling than working with home owners and seeing their smiles when I say...SOLD! If you are looking for a home in the Austin/Leander area check out this recent listing:          OFFERED: 299,500 5 BEDROOM 3 FULL BATH. MASTER AND OTHER BEDROOM WITH FULL BATHS DOWNSTAIRS. CROWN MOLDING THROUGHOUT HOME. VIEW: alan@alaninaustin.com      View it: alan@alaninaustin.com    05/03/2017

Sorry I'm late with my Foodie Friday post today..but better late than never! Feel Adventuresome this week-end? How would you like to enjoy a meal in the “magical atmosphere of a restaurant that immediately makes you feel like you are immersed in a classical tale?” Take a short ride to our sister city of Round Rock and you’ll be able to do just that!     THE SCARLET RABBIT                http://www.thescarletrabbit.com/The Scarlet Rabbit is a quirky Texas bistro that serves creative, regionally inspired food located in downtown Round Rock, TX.  Co-executive chefs Rob Snow and Rich Taylor, offer “an immersive trip down a culinary rabbit hole”.   It’s a cozy restaurant where all things are cool nestled in a 1940’s bungalow just west of Round Rock’s historic district.  The interior features... 04/28/2017

SOLD SOLD SOLDOur buyers closed on their second home in Round Rock today to start their next chapter with their young child and one dog.2706 Quanah Drive Round Rock TX 78681 offered them aOne-owner home in highly desirable Round Rock West/Cimarron. Close to Austin via 45 and MoPac. Premier neighborhood. Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling and beautiful fireplace. Wide glass doors lead to gorgeous private back yard that backs to private ranch. They now will enjoy the peaceful setting and make  everlasting memories. It has been three years prior when I sold our buyers their first home and since this time they have added one to their family.  Their two year old son was born shortly after buying their two bedroom two bath home in 2014 Wells Branch Neighborhood; one of Austin's central... 04/20/2017

This is what you have been waiting for in Stone Oak. a lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Open floor plan, plenty of storage, high ceilings, master bath and shower, walk in kitchen pantry, large game/movie room with 2 large dormer closets.Wood flooring/Ceramic in traffic flow areas. Wood Stair case. Cul de sac lot. Great schools, community pool, parks, walking and biking trails, great neighbors. Mature landscape makes it seem a world away but close to major shopping and great dining. Oversize garage.  04/04/2017

Round Rock Texas - Occupied Bank-Owned Luxury Foreclosure being sold As-Is with a $175,000 minimum bid. Comparable single family pool properties in this West Round Rock area can sell as high as $690,000. This property has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 full baths, and a 2 car garage. This home features an inground pool, mature trees, and is on a 73-foot wide premium 0.2293-Acre cul-de-sac lot. 5,274 square feet of living space. Built by Wilshire in 1997. Located in high demand Vista Oaks subdivision in West Round Rock. Not listed in MLS.This is an Occupied Bank-Owned REO Foreclosure property being sold As-Is. Buyer must verify all information. A comprehensive county property report, which includes the CoreLogic Automated Valuation for this property, is available upon request. We are happy to email it... 02/24/2017

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 Round Rock Texas - 0.229-Acre premium lot Bank-Owned Foreclosure being sold As-Is with a $215,900 list price. Comparable single family homes in this area can sell as high as $295,000. This 1-Story property has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There are 2,308 total square feet in this single family home and it sits on a 87' by 123' treed lot. This is a Bank-Owned REO property being sold As-Is. The buyer must verify all information.  This home is located in Dove Creek subdivision in Round Rock Texas in the 78664 zip code and was built in 1977. Schools are Round Rock ISD. Fast access to I-35, Mopac, Toll-130 and Toll-45 make commuting to Austin a breeze.    A comprehensive property report, which includes the CoreLogic Automated Valuation for this property, is available upon request. We are ha... 02/03/2017

 https://www.facebook.com/pastoralank/videos/1769687650017518/  This Sunday at the Grace Place is SUPER SUNDAY! Join us for morning worship at 10:30a and at 4:30p for a Super Bowl party! There will be a Taco Bar, games, THE GAME and so much more. If you enjoy making Salsa for your chips, consider entering your salsa in our contest for the best salsa. Great prizes, friends and laughter. It's going to be an awesome day!  02/02/2017

Round Rock Texas - Occupied Bank Foreclosure on an over-sized 0.34-acre lot being sold As-Is with a $67,500 minimum bid. Comparable properties in this subdivision can sell as high as $250,000. This single family home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, 1,860 square feet, and is on an oversized 0.34-acre lot with mature trees. It is located in Rolling Ridge subdivision in Round Rock Texas. It feeds into Round Rock ISD schools: Blackland Prairie Elementary, Ridgeview Middle, andCedar Ridge High. The home was built in 1995. This is an Occupied Bank-Owned REO property and is not currently listed in the MLS system. Buyer must verify all information. A comprehensive county report, including the CoreLogic Automated Valuation for this property, is available upon request. We are happy to emai... 01/14/2017

 January 1st falls on a Sunday this year...  No better way to start the New Year than coming together to worship! If you are in the Round Rock/Austin area we want to invite you to join us Sunday Morning at 10:30a for a Celebration service at the Grace Place Church. You will enjoy from start to finish.  12/29/2016

 For over 16 years now I have helped people sell their homes. I love real estate. I have bought and sold 21 of my own properties over the years. In 2006 we moved to the Round Rock/Austin Texas area. We love it here and we love helping people buy and sell real estate here. So proud to call this great community my home.  So what are some of the keys to selling your home... 1. GET ALL THE INFORMATION: Not every market is a good market to sell into. You will want to connect with your local Realtor to get information on the current local market. Let them help you know when the market window is ripe for selling your property. 2. TRY TO EMOTIONALLY DISCONNECT: It is difficult to not allow your emotions to drive your decision making on setting the price, making repairs or marketing strategies. ... 12/22/2016

 From all of our family to you and yours we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! it is such a joy to work with so many wonderful people helping them find Homes that do more than provide shelter they open new worlds and communities for the growth and development of their families.   We stand ready to serve your real estate needs in 2017! Have a wonderful Christmas!   12/20/2016

 ON GIVING TUESDAY WE WENT TO TEXAS BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME TO DELIVER A CHECK! We had the great honor to team up with the wonderful people at TBCH to assist them in helping some great kids and single moms this Christmas. You can watch the video above. Thanks to all the Grace Place Family Church who generously contributed to make this possible.  TG-giving from Alan Kirkpatrick on Vimeo. 12/13/2016

This past Tuesday it was such a joy to be able to give a check for 3200.00 to a very worth organization. The Texas Baptist Children's Home has been serving the greater North Austin area for over 65 years. They help families in crises, children who are abandon and single moms in need of a helping hand.   The men and women who serve here are truly inspirational. Some of them were helped by the program and are now looking to give back. Others are answering a call of God on their lives to help people in need. Congratulations TBCH and may God bless you with many more years of effectiveness for His Kingdom.   11/30/2016

   Round Rock Texas - Occupied Bank Foreclosure being sold As-Is with a $55,000 minimum bid. Comparable properties in this area can sell as high as $220,000. This single family 1-story home has 3 bedrooms PLUS a Study (or 4th bedroom), 2 full baths, a 2 car garage, 1603 square feet, and is on an over-sized 0.209-acre cul-de-sac lot. You can walk to the elementary and middle school. It is located in Lakeside subdivision in east Round Rock Texas. Built by KB Homes in 2004. This is an Occupied Bank-Owned REO property and is not currently listed in the MLS system. Feeds to Union Hill Elementary, Hopewell Middle, and Stony Point High. Buyer must verify all information. A comprehensive county report, including the CoreLogic Automated Valuation for this property, is available upon request. We ... 11/26/2016

 Homes are very personal to us. So many memories are made in them. We put special touches in them that reflect who we are...it may be a paint color, special flooring, shelves, ceiling fans etc. Homes are where our children learned to walk, to talk, where the family came together for the holidays. Each room holds a memory. All of this can make it difficult for us to put a realistic value on our home when we need to sell it. What is a house of memories worth. HERE IS A THE THOUGHT:When selling your home you need to lean into the expertise of a professional Realtor. A Realtor has access to the information that will help you see what the compartive value of your home is in the current marketplace.  Can you pack your memories? Yes, in a manner of speaking. Take some photos and build a memory... 11/25/2016

 If you are in the North Austin/Round Rock area on Nov. 20th join us for the Big Pot Luck. We are giving away 5 Turkeys for Thanksgiving. Bring friends and a side dish of some kind. We always have a great time and you will make a lot of friends.  It all starts at 6p! For directions go to www.gp.church   11/19/2016