By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Planning on selling your home this year? You’re not alone, 2017 is shaping up to be another great year for the Austin Texas Real Estate market but before you sell your home make sure that you haven’t made these 3 curb appeal mistakes.

Mistake #1 – The Outside of Your Home Doesn’t Match What’s Inside

Yes, you may have money updating the inside of your home, but the reality is that those new updates and features mean nothing if the outside of your home still looks like it always has and now it doesn’t match up with the hard work and money that you’ve invested to upgrade the inside of your home.

To fix this mistake start focusing on improving the exterior of your home now by painting your house (if…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - Over the years many locals have worked hard to keep Austin weird in spite of the city's record growth which has driven some artists away, but thankfully many artists remain who work hard to Keep Austin Weird including Vince Hannemann, builder of Austin's "Cathedral of Junk."

About The Cathedral Of Junk

Located at 4422 Lareina Dr in Austin Texas, the Cathedral of Junk didn't start out as a tourist attraction, Vince Hannemann just started out building a sculpture in his backyard, like he did at his childhood home in New Mexico, and his sculpture quickly evolved over the years into a well-known tourist attraction that many people want to see when they are passing through Austin Texas. 

The Cathedral of…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Mother’s Day in Austin Texas is almost here; can you believe it? If you don’t have plans yet for where to celebrate this special day, this article will provide you with ideas from where to buy a Mother’s Day gift to where you can take the mother in your life to celebrate this special day.

Mother’s Day Brunch & Gift Market

Location – Greater Goods Roasting Company

Date – Saturday, May 13th

Time – 12:00 to 3:00 pm

Treat Mom to a Greater Goods latte, ChaiWalla brunch, and a handmade gift.

Canine children on leashes are welcome!

 You can also pre-order one of Deepa's coveted samosa pies. Don’t forget to reserve yours before they sell out.

Come early for a table or bring your own…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - There's no doubt that Austin has seen record growth over the last two years and with that growth also brings more students to our local schools.

We know that school districts are also a factor that many parents take into consideration when buying a home and it's looking like the city of Austin is getting ready to start modernizing our schools at the right time. 

Thankfully the Austin school board has adopted a $4.6 billion facility master plan, which is expected to go before voters in November, and if it's approved, a 25 year plan will be implemented to modernize Austin's schools and continue to make the Austin Texas school district a great place for parents to send their children to be educated.

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - There's no denying that just a few short years ago the concept of riding in a self driving vehicle may have seemed like a foreign concept to some people but times have changed and with most major auto manufacturers committing to bringing autonomous, or self driving vehicles to the market, Austin is quietly becoming the city of choice for creators of self driving vehicles.  

Why Austin?

The city’s reputation for entrepreneurship and innovation already has attracted mobility pioneers such as Google (which is testing its self-driving vehicles there), Ride Austin, Fasten, Car2Go, B-Cycle, SPLT and Chariot, with other original equipment manufacturers and entrepreneurs poised to join the fray. It’s clear…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - There's no denying that Austin has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last two years and the city has gained recognition as one of the fastest growing cities in the United States but thanks to a recent report from gobankingrates.com we know that the city was also ranked as one of the most comfortable cities in the United States.

What Makes Austin A Comfortable City?

A thriving economy and its status as the live music capital of the world and abundant outdoor art installations makes Austin a destination city.

To determine how much people need to make for a “comfortable” living in each city, the study used the 50-30-20 budgeting rule: 50% of your income should go toward necessities, 20%…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Are you searching for your own private “oasis” in the Austin Texas area? If so, don’t miss out on 400 Yaupon Valley Road.

About 400 Yaupon Valley Road

This custom home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,068 square feet of space and has everything that you could want in an Austin Texas/West Lake Hills home including 1.4 acres, stone fireplace, family room, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a wonderful kitchen featuring granite counter tops, island and lots of storage.

Don’t Miss This Resort Style Home

Built in 1998 and listed for $1,160,000, this West Lake Hills home has plenty of space for just about everything, and the 4th bedroom can also be…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – Ah barbecue, it’s something that just gets your mouth watering when you’re thinking about it right? Thankfully, when it’s lunchtime in Austin we have a lot of delicious restaurants to choose from where you can enjoy barbecue including these destinations.

La Barbecue

Location - 1906 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Hours – Open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Daily

They’ve received tons of rave reviews lately all over the Internet, especially from USA Today, and for good reason, their barbecue is among the very best in Austin Texas and for good reason, their beef brisket ribs fall off the bone and their smoked sausage will make you never want to eat another smoked sausage again.

La Barbecue is…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Austin, TX. – Are you searching for things to do in Austin Texas while you’re on vacation? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article we will provide you with a fun list of things to do in Austin so you can have the vacation that you’ve been dreaming about.

#1 – Go Swimming In Hamilton Pool

Besides Disneyland, Hamilton Pool can be considered to be one of the most “magical” places on earth because it’s a natural swimming pool that’s surrounded by waterfalls and it will give you the feeling of being in a place where time has stopped.

#2 – Watch The Austin Bats

One of the most unique attractions that Austin offers is the spectacle of migrating bats flying out from under the South Congress Bridge…

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By The Kent Redding Group

Are you planning on selling your Austin Texas Home? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article we will share with you 4 things you should do before you sell your home.

#1 – Google Your Address Online

In the internet age one of the most important things you should do before listing your home for sale is to Google your address because websites like Trulia and Zillow may be reporting inaccurate information and it’s important to have those errors corrected because they may ultimately affect the interest in your home.

#2 – Write Down Everything You’ve Done To Your Home Since You’ve Lived There

Have you made changes, improvements or fixed major problems in your home since you’ve lived there?

If the…

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