August 2013
103 New Austin Homes Listed on August 29 2013
J G Taylor
3423 Monte Vista Dr Austin TX 78731 for $3,850,000 with 3,934 sq/ft built in 1999 on 0.53 acres with a 3 car garage. This 2 story home has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is priced at $978.65 per sq/ft. Perched above Mt.Bonnell, sleek modern home w/unimpeded views from Pennybacker to Tom Miller dam. Walls of windows/terraces on both levels. Both contemporary and warm; mesquite floors, clean white walls, espresso cabinetry, granite FP. High-end kitchen: Wolf, Sub-Zero, Meile plus butler’s pantry. Spa-like master w/secluded terrace; travertine bath, huge custom WIC. Lower floor has family, home theater, mirrored exercise space plus two bedrooms w/baths. Tons of storage, 3-car garage. This J G Taylor listing is served by Austin ISD ,…77 New Austin Homes Listed on August 28 2013
Barton Creek
2401 Portofino Ridge Dr Austin TX 78735 for $9,700,000 with 16,722 sq/ft built in 2002 on 4.05 acres with a 9 car garage. This 2 story home has 7 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and is priced at $580.07 per sq/ft. This Barton Creek listing is served by Austin ISD , Oak Hill Elementary School , O Henry Middle School , and Austin High School.D J Gilbert
3608 Windsor Rd Austin TX 78703 for $2,600,000 with 5,486 sq/ft built in 2006 on 0.21 acres with a 2 car garage. This 3 story home has 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms and is priced at $473.93 per sq/ft. Elegant traditional home completed in 2006. Perfect for empty nesters or families. Floor plan features large living spaces & graciously proportioned bedrooms with ensuite baths. Finely…58 New Austin Homes Listed on August 27 2013
The Villas of Lost Canyon
1529 Barton Springs Rd # 21 Austin TX 78704 for $1,500,000 with 3,242 sq/ft built in 2012 on 0.11 acres with a 2 car garage. This 3 story home has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is priced at $462.68 per sq/ft. Spectacular city views! Last chance to get into the grand finale of Lost Canyon. Customize your gorgeous new three bedroom, three bath home. Walking distance to Zilker, the Lady Bird hike and bike trail, and renowned restaurants. Beautiful architectural details, soaring ceilings, attached two car garage, city view: it has it all! Currently under construction. This Villas of Lost Canyon listing is served by Austin ISD , Zilker Elementary School , O Henry Middle School , and Austin High School.The Villas of Lost
…70 New Austin Homes Listed on August 26 2013
Belvedere
8716 Bellancia Dr Austin TX 78738 for $1,150,000 with 3,719 sq/ft built in 2013 on 1.25 acres with a 3 car garage. This 2 story home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is priced at $309.22 per sq/ft. Inspired by a Classic Hill Country style, gone Contemporary. This AweStruct built home will amaze you. 6'wide pivot entry door, Living room wall disappears to your outdoor living area. Master suite on one end of the house. Gourmet kitchen, entertaining room, study, 2nd story balcony w/ spectacular scenery to the hill countryside. Thoughtfully situated on 1.25 acres giving you privacy and endless panoramic views from your greenbelt lot. Great shopping, dinning, entertainment and many more features to see. This Belvedere listing is served by…138 New Austin Homes Listed on August 24 2013
The Estates above Lost Creek
3505 Winding Creek Dr Austin TX 78735 for $1,749,000 with 5,175 sq/ft built in 1983 on 2.50 acres with a 2 car garage. This 2 story home has 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and is priced at $337.97 per sq/ft. This Contemporary former parade of home blends a sophisticated and charming Southwest/Spanish informal living featuring 5beds, 5 baths, 3liv,2din, private pool /spa area with summer kitchen. Situated on 2.49 acres in the gated Estates Above Lost Creek. This Estates above Lost Creek listing is served by Austin ISD , Oak Hill Elementary School , O Henry Middle School , and Austin High School.Long Canyon
8117 Long Canyon Dr Austin TX 78730 for $1,190,000 with 3,694 sq/ft built in 1993 on 1.11 acres with a 2 car…Mortgages – Do’s and Don’t's. Beyond the basics.
The financial and legal risks when a buyer is under contract to purchase a property are significant. In my almost 6 years of experience in real estate, I have come across a few different scenarios with buyers that I believe are worth sharing with you.
Any lender will cover the basics or “Mortgage 101″ with you when you apply for a loan. My goal here is to go over “beyond the basics” about mortgages since most buyers do not seem to know and understand them.
1. Have you been “approved” online? Get an approval letter from a local lender.
One of the biggest mistakes buyers make is applying for a loan on-line. Buyers are attracted to the low interest rates offered without understanding that there is more to a loan than interest rates.
On-line
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