Thanks to Austin Mayor Steve Adler and the city’s Office of Sustainability, October has been named Climate Change Awareness Month.

The goal with climate change awareness month is to raise the awareness of climate change not only in Austin but around the world as well since alarming trends like longer, hotter summers, droughts and increased wildfire risks are becoming all too common across the United States.

Austin Community Climate Change Plan

One of the great things about life in Austin is that the city isn’t snoozing on climate change, far from it. With the Austin Community Climate Change plan there is a detailed plan in place to reduce emission from three key areas in Austin including waste sources, transportation, and energy.

Besides…

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Winter is coming, no seriously, it’s coming and if you’re a homeowner in Austin you have to be prepared for the cold weather because it’s not uncommon to have 80-degree temps during one week and then freezing temperatures the next week.

Thankfully, you can get your home ready for winter now by following these simple tips.

#1 – Get Your Pipes Prepared for Winter

If you moved from the East Coast you may be very familiar with winterizing your home's pipes and you still have to do the same thing in Austin

To winterize your pipes, you will need to do the following by mid-October at the latest:

  • Shut off all outside water.
  • Drain water from sprinkler lines and hoses.
  • Wrap socks or cardboard around faucets to protect them.
  • Fix leaky…

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Now is a great time to buy an Austin Texas home for sale because we’re coming into fall and 6532 Aden Lane is a property that you don’t want to miss!

About 6532 Aden Lane

This $549,000 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers 3,079 square feet of space and plenty of wonderful features including: custom Plantation Shutters, gleaming hardwoods, custom oak cabinets and bookshelves, and expanded back patio with flagstone and arbor.

The Perfect Austin Texas Home for Sale

6532 Aden Lane offers you a convenient floor plan with spacious and updated bedrooms and bathrooms including a downstairs master suite with an updated master bathroom

What’s makes this home different than others in the area is that all bedrooms offer walk-in closets plus there’s…

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In the past, it wasn’t uncommon for home buyers to buy a starter home and live in that home for five or more years before moving onto their dream home.

Times have changed and thanks to the conditions of this real estate market it’s not uncommon for many home buyers to skip buying a starter home and move onto buying their dream home.

If you’re debating buying a starter home vs. dream home, this article will provide you with some tips that will make this process easier for you.

Know why You’re Buying A Home

Before making the decision to buy a starter home or dream home it’s best to ask yourself why you’re buying a home.

Are you willing to go through the home buying process again in 5-10 years or do you want a long-term home where you can…

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Are you planning on buying a home? If so, don’t miss these Austin Texas Open Houses this Sunday 9-16-2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

In this blog post, we will break down all of the features that each home has to offer just so you will know which one is right for you.

6532 Aden Lane, Austin Texas

Built in 1999, this 4 bedroom / 4-bathroom home features a 3-car garage, attractive brick exterior, and many wonderful features including: 2 living spaces, foyer, office/study, built-ins, and crown molding.

All bedrooms in this 3,079 square foot home offer walk-in closets plus a bonus 14' x 8' storage closet upstairs and there’s also a beautiful Koi Pond in the backyard complete with two waterfalls.

Love to cook? This Austin Texas home for sale…

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If you’re like most home buyers you’re probably wondering what a home inspection is and why it’s important right? You’re not alone! In this article, we will share with information on what home inspections are, why they are important and tips on how to find a great home inspector in Austin.

What Is A Home Inspection?

A home inspection is obviously a visual examination or inspection of an entire home by a trained home inspector.

Home inspections are important because they provide buyers with a look into what’s really going on with a home behind the scenes because even though a house may be freshly painted or remodeled, there could be other things lurking that a buyer won’t see unless they hire a home inspector.

Home inspectors will look…

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Are you searching for things to do in Austin this September? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article, we will list the top things to do in Austin during September that you should consider adding to your calendar.

Austin Texas Calendar of Events

9/7/18
Zilker Relays 
Zilker Park 
The Zilker Relays is a 10-mile team race. Each participant runs a 2.5-mile loop from one central festival/transition area. The team concept of the Zilker Relays is not unique, but the combination of a relay, festival home base, drinks, and music, make this experience a favorite for runners of all calibers and ages. 
www.zilkerrelays.com

9/7/18 - 9/9/18
Waterloo Music Festival
Carson Creek Ranch
Waterloo is an independent festival that celebrates…

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Are you searching for the perfect Austin Texas home for sale? If so, you don’t want to miss 1708 Lemon Court.

Located in the Senna Hills subdivision of Austin, this $729,000 home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,319 square feet of space.

Here you will find a quiet cul-de-sac location that’s close to everything including the shops and stores that you use on a regular basis plus good schools like Barton Creek and West Ridge while being far enough from everything to feel like your own personal “retreat”.

 

About 1708 Lemon Mint Court

Built in 1995, this home features a 3-car garage, wonderful all brick exterior, mature landscaping and an excellent backyard complete with a covered patio, waterfall pool / spa, custom lighting, garden…

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As of August 2018, Austin Texas is still a contender for Amazon.com’s HQ2, the second headquarters location for the fast-growing Seattle based company.

Austin is actually in contention along with Dallas along with several other major cities in the United States but there’s hope that Amazon will choose Austin because our city meets all of their criteria for HQ2 including the following:

  •          Austin has a stable business environment
  •          We have a population of over 1 million people
  •          Great urban and suburban locations that will be attractive to Amazon’s employees
  •          Communities that think big and have great plans for the future

A Highly Coveted Position

Once Amazon finally picks the location of…

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Are you searching for the best places to go swimming in the Austin area? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

Even though Austin is about 3 hours from the coast, we have lots of places in the local area for you to go swimming and beat the summer heat.

In this article, we will list some of the areas best swimming holes that you should consider adding to your schedule.

Best Swimming Holes in The Austin Area

Barton Springs
No list of swimming holes would be complete without Barton Springs, the refreshing sanctuary in the middle of the city. Whether you're looking to get in a few laps or layout in the sun, this gem is a convenient getaway. Tip: Come at night between 9-10 pm, when admission is free and the pool is less crowded. That…

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