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At the January 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, Rose Quint (an assistant VP for the National Association of Builders Survey Research Economics and Housing Policy Group) shared the results of a survey given to new home builders. The results of the survey point to some current trends in features that will (and will not) be ...

One of the best things about Avery Ranch is its location. Two major thoroughfares cross in the center of the neighborhood: Avery Ranch Blvd., which runs east through Avery Ranch from US-183A, and W. Parmer Lane (FM-734), which runs north/south between Texas SH-45 tollway and Brushy Creek Road. Getting to where you need to go in any direction is ...

If you are considering the purchase of a new home in the Austin, Texas area, you might want to consider having an informed Realtor represent you. Here are a couple of good reasons why:The builder's sales agents always seek the best deal for the builder. They represent the builder, not you. Not all new home sales are recorded in the Austin ...

Sometimes called Independence Park, this new home community is commonly referred to as Independence. It is located in South Austin on Manchaca Road between William Cannon and Stassney. If you are looking for a lovely community that is close in to Austin, this may be the one for you and your family. The Independence neighborhood is being developed ...

There are still a number of active new home communities in south and southwest Austin below US 71/290. Clearly, the downturn in the US and area economy has affected all of them. Stats reported by the Austin Business Journal show that new home starts are up in the area, but not nearly at the level of 2007 or even 2008. Most of the homes that new ...

After a process that began with a contract to build a new home last December, and finished with a final walk-through yesterday and the closing today, two of my clients are the excited owners of a brand new home in the South Austin new home community Brodie Springs. These first-time buyers, who could not be happier with their purchase, are looking ...

If you are looking for a nice home, or a place to build a home, in the Hill Country real estate southwest of Austin, it might be worth your while to take a gander at Rim Rock. This upscale neighborhood, begun in 2006, is located off FM-1826 about 4 miles from Driftwood, and is very close to an Austin food favorite: Salt Lick BBQ. Rim ...

Heading west from Austin past the "Y" on US-290 you will find some very nice neighborhoods, including Ledge Stone on the north side of the highway and Belterra on its south side. If you turn left (south) just past Belterra on Sawyer Ranch Road, you will see Sawyer Ranch on the right and soon will come to Highpointe on the left. This ...

The Oak at Twin Creeks is a new home community that is being developed by KB Homes. Sales in the neighborhood began in 2006. Development is continuing, though the real estate market has slowed the building of new homes. The neighborhood is located on the west side of South 1st St., between W. Slaughter Lane and FM-1626. It is close to the ...

The neighborhood called Steiner Ranch is really quite special! Located in the Hill Country west of Austin, Steiner Ranch is just south of Lake Travis off RR 620. It also borders on Lake Austin at its southern and western edges. The primary road going through Steiner Ranch meanders down the rolling hills to Lake Austin. It also passes and gives ...