Memorial Day Weekend 2016 is almost here, can you believe it? If you’re searching for things to do in Austin this weekend here are a few ideas for local events that will help you to have a memorable weekend.

Friday 5-27

Free Shakespeare In The Park:

Grab a blanket, a few friends, and your pup and head to the Zilker Hillside Theatre across from Barton Springs for Austin Shakespeare’s production of Macbeth. 

Saturday 5-28

Art Block Party And Crawfish Boil:

Come check out some awesome local artists, vendors, and live music until sundown. This event is open to all ages. 

Sunday 5-29

Free Screening Of Game Of Thrones:

The North Door is screening Game of Thrones Season 6; Eps. 5 & 6.

Memorial Day (Monday) 5-20

The Hell Yes…

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AUSTIN, TX. – There’s no denying the Uber and Lyft’s exit from Austin has left a HUGE hole in local ride sharing (ride hailing) market here thankfully, more options are becoming available to locals here seemingly by the day and what once was a very tight market is wide open to entrepreneurs who are eager to take advantage of an Austin Texas where the big names in ride hailing are no longer an option.

Fare

One of the newest ride hailing apps to launch in Austin is called Fare, this app is different than both Uber and Lyft because it allows riders to schedule a ride up in advance and right now the company is only launching their app through word of mouth and referral marketing so you literally have to know someone who will give you a referral code…

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Are you searching for the perfect penthouse in Austin Texas? If so, look no further than the Austonian, where a $30 million penthouse is under construction and when it’s finished this Austin Texas Penthouse will offer awesome views of the city and unrivaled luxury.

Austonian Penthouse

Although condos come up for sale in the Austonian on a regular basis, this 16,000 square foot condo will be the most desirable penthouse in Austin, and we’re sure someone will be more than willing to pay the $30 million price tag to live here, especially since the lucky buyer will also be able to have the penthouse finished to their specifications once they purchase it.

Austonian Amenities

Besides the luxurious penthouse at the Austonian let’s not forget…

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Are you searching for the perfect one story home? If so, don’t miss this beautiful property in Leander, TX.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,248 square foot home, is located at 1320 Pasa Tiempo in Leander Texas and has been lovingly maintained by the owner over the years. It has plenty of charm and great finishes like: travertine floors, new paint/seal on the deck, 3 car detached garage, plantation shutters, fireplace, California closets and a flex room that could be turned into a fourth bedroom.

Rare XL One Story Home

XL One story homes like: 1320 Pasa Tiempo don’t come along very often, this $520,000 home has an open concept floor plan, which would be perfect for entertaining or for raising a family.

Park Like Setting

Yes, this…

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If you’re thinking about selling your Austin Texas Home now is the right time to sell thanks to the huge demand for Real Estate across Austin, combined with historically low mortgage interest rates but, before you list your home make sure that you don’t do the 7 things mentioned on this list because you could inadvertently make your home stay on the market for longer than you expected.

#1 – Don’t Show Your Daily Life

Although this might be hard to do when you’re selling your home, you should make every effort to not make signs of your daily life visible to buyers when they arrive. This can be done by investing in storage baskets so you can quickly pick up laundry, children’s toys, and other things that might be lying around so that when a buyer…

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We’re sure that you will agree that Austin Texas is without a doubt one of the top cities in the United States for music and food.

Every year people visit Austin to take in the live music and enjoy the food but where are the Best Food Trucks in Austin?

In this article we will provide you with a list of the best food trucks in Austin Texas so that you will be able to find the food that you’re searching for.

The Ultimate Austin Food Truck List

Munchiez – They offer fabulous food truck tacos, exceptional wings and awesome sandwiches.

Hours – Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am.

themunchiez.com

Boteco – Offers excellent Brazilian and Latin American food…

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So you’re thinking about buying an Austin Texas Condo but don’t know where to get started.

In this article we will provide you with the best tips that you can use to help you find the perfect Austin Texas condo.

Tip #1 – Learn More About the Condo Community

Once you find an Austin Texas Condo that you’ve fallen in love with it’s time to do your “homework” and learn more about the community before you decide to move there.

Here are some questions you should ask:

  •          How much can I expect to pay in condo fees, and what do they cover?
  •          Are condos in the neighborhood managed professionally, or are they managed by owners?
  •          Will there be special assessments in the future? If the answer is yes, find out how much.
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It's that time again! In this issue of agent Q&A we sit down with Renee Giroux and are excited about sharing with you more about why she's a fabulous part of the Kent Redding Team.

What is a trait/tool you posses that you didn't know you would use in Real Estate?

I was a nurse for a very long time. People said it was a natural fit for Austin Texas Real Estate. I was not convinced. Turns out, yes. That is true. The role of an advocate, and fiduciary is almost the exact same.  The need to educate, and assess peoples needs based on what they tell you, but also what they don't say. The ability to use all the data to make a judgement in split seconds. All of those (in my mind) uniquely nursing skills have been surprisingly used daily in Real Estate. 

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“Tree house hideaway” are two words among many that can describe this custom built Austin Texas home, which is located at 5800 Cannonade Court in the Eanes school district. This renovated and upgraded 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single family home, is surrounded by trees, has lush landscaping, and offers all of the amenities that you’ve been searching for in a home including a chef’s kitchen, open concept floor plan, and so much more!

Stylish, Comfortable, Living

Built in 1985, and situated on a quiet cul-de-sac at 5800 Cannonade Court, in Davenport Ranch, this Austin Texas home also has a fireplace, central heating / air, sits on .25 acres, and offers 3,188 square feet, so there’s plenty of room to grow for any family, or individual who wants a…

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If you’re thinking about selling your Austin Texas home, now is the perfect time to sell because, there's a demand for real estate in Austin Texas like never before, and it's possible that you may be able to sell your home for more than what it's worth if you follow the steps in this article.

Tip #1 – Get Your Home Ready to Be Sold

It doesn't matter if you lived in your home for 10 years, or 50 years, the key to success with selling your Austin home is to get it ready for sale by doing the following:

  •          Declutter your home.
  •          Clean up landscaping / improve curb appeal.
  •          Paint the inside and outside of your home.
  •          Make repairs where needed.

Besides following these suggestions to get your home…

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