Hiking at Pedernales Falls

Pedernales Falls State Park is an easy drive from Austin near Spicewood and Dripping Springs. The park is 5211 acres and surrounds the beautiful Pedernales River. It offers many activities for the outdoor enthusiast including bird-watching, swimming, camping, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. Pedernales Falls are the highlight of the park, they are 50 feet of clear water tumbling down gradually descending limestone.

Getting to the falls is not difficult. Park at the Pedernales Falls Trail system and it is a short walk to the Pedernales Falls Overlook. Nature lovers enjoy the majestic view from this point. Swimming is not allowed near the falls, but once you complete your hike you can make your way over to the swimming area…

613 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Relocate to Lakeway

If you are considering relocating to the Austin area, you may want to consider buying a home in Lakeway. It is one of the best small cities in America and is located on the south shore of Lake Travis just 25 miles west of downtown Austin. The City of Lakeway features 100 acres of parks and hiking trails, 500 acres of greenbelt, tennis courts, a marina, a golf course, a city government, all essential services and  public schools that boast well above average scores. New homes in Lakeway are a sought-after commodity in the Austin real estate market.

Lakeway History

Lakeway was founded in 1962 by three associates of the Gulfmont Hotel Company. They were given an option to purchase a 2700 acre ranch from a Houston oil man and rancher named Jack…

608 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

What is Home Warranty

Many of our clients in the Austin real estate market protect their investment when purchasing expensive electronics, large appliances and other high-end items. They often ask if they should purchase a warranty for their home. It depends on the situation and here we will try to offer information to help you determine if a home warranty is right for you.

A home warranty is a policy that covers the cost of repairing certain home systems and appliances if they break down due to normal wear and tear. This is not to be confused with homeowner’s insurance which covers contents and structure that are damaged during accidents or natural causes.

Many home buyers choose to purchase a home warranty as soon as they close on buying a house. This provides them…

577 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Relocate to Bee Cave

If you are shopping for a home in the Austin real estate market and wish for a small town with big city amenities, visit Bee Cave. This small community is 12 miles west of Austin and has a population of just over 6,000 people. It offers plenty of essential services mixed with local shopping and plentiful community amenities all within easy access to Austin. Bee Cave real estate is experiencing continued exponential growth projected over the next 15 years.

Bee Cave History

In the 1850s a settler named Dietrich Bohls moved to the area that would become Bee Cave to get away from the bustling City of Austin whose population was 900 and had simply grown too big for Bohls. Other like-minded folks soon followed and settled near the junction of little…

727 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post