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Community-Wide Open House in Teravista Today

Shannon Ensor — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:05:00 GMT

Today is a great day for buyers to check out the golf course community of Teravista in Round Rock! From 1 - 5pm, 10 resale homes will be held open by local Realtors. Five new model homes will also be held open and the developer of the community is also hosting a celebration in honor of the opening of the Discovery Park in Teravista.

Visit 4196 Engadina Pass first in order to receive a map of the open house tour. You'll receive a sticker at each of the resale homes you visit on the open house tour, and if you visit at least four of the homes you will be entered to win a Lowe's gift certificate!

A title company representative and a contractor for PS Jones will be at a couple of the homes, to help answer your questions. Also, be sure to visit 4229 Fairmeadow Drive where we will have lenders from Supreme Lending on-site to get you up-to-speed with today's lending market and help pre-approve you if you are interested!

They will have the grill fired up at Discovery Park, as well as live music from noon to 6pm! There's never a better time to come and see what Teravista is all about!

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Open House in South Austin on Sunday, Dec. 19th

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:07:00 GMT

On your way to finishing up your Christmas shopping today, stop by our open house at 2614 Davis Lane in South Austin.

Located just west of the Manchaca and Davis Lane intersection, this South Austin home is less than 5 miles from the shops at Brodie Lane / Sunset Valley and 6.5 miles to the Barton Creek Mall.

Once you get to the open house, you'll immediately notice that this home is not your typical South Austin home! It sits on 1.53 acres that create a park-like setting around your home. Large shade trees and native plants are plentiful in the yard. Although the seller is selling the property as one - the buyer can take the already legally separated land and build on the near-acre that is adjacent to the home. Please call the listing agent, Susanna Orr, for more information about the property details: (512) 736-8806.

The price of this home has also recently been reduced, so be sure to stop by even if you've visited a previous open house! The open house is from 1-4 pm, (Dec. 19th), and if you are unable to attend, contact us for a private showing or to learn about future open house dates.

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Duplex-Sized Lot in East Austin

Shannon Ensor — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:47:00 GMT

If you are looking for an East Austin investment property , then you may want to consider taking a look at 1114 Linden Street . This property is found directly behind the East Austin ACC Campus. However, standing in the backyard of this home you certainly wouldn't be able to tell there is a school behind you. The fence line is covered by trees and definitely gives you that private feel. Being so close to the school is an advantage for this home. Anyone looking to build a duplex or investment...(read more)

Guadalupe Square Condos, Great Value Near UT Campus

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:38:00 GMT

If you are an investor looking for an affordably priced UT Campus condo , or maybe you are a parent whose child is a future Longhorn and you want to purchase their condo rather than have them rent, you may want to check out the Guadalupe Square Condos. Located at the Southwest corner of 34th Street and Guadalupe, the Guadalupe Square Condos are an convenitent and affordable choice when it comes to University of Texas campus condos. The Wheatsville Co-op, Foodheads and Salvation Pizza restaurants...(read more)

Open House in Nine Sixty Nine, East Austin on Saturday

Shannon Ensor — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:42:00 GMT

Nine Sixty Nine, Austin - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 5517 Agatha Circle on September 4 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Green features of this home include low-E double pane windows, tankless water heater, 14 SEER HVAC, GreenGuard-certified solar shade in living room and more!

Contemporary, 'green' finish-outs throughout the home as well! Come and see if this East Austin home has what you are looking for in a GREEN home!

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Community-Wide Open House in Creekmont West/Round Rock West/Cimarron on Sunday

Shannon Ensor — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:20:00 GMT

Creekmont West, Round Rock - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 706 Riverlawn Drive on July 18 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a part of a community-wide open house for Creekmont West, Round Rock West and Cimarron - where there will be 15 homes available for your viewing!

Creekmont West, Round Rock West and Cimarron are small neighborhoods just west of La Frontera and just north of the toll road - giving residents easy access to North Austin, Round Rock and three Round Rock ISD schools that are nearby.

If you are a buyer looking to take advantage of the incredibly low interest rates we have right now and are searching anywhere from the $169,000-$319,000 range, this will be an open house event you won't want to miss!

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Community-Wide Open House in Teravista, Round Rock

Shannon Ensor — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:10:00 GMT

If you are considering the Round Rock golf course community of Teravista, then this Sunday will be the perfect time to check it out!

From 1-4pm on June 27th, be sure to stop by Teravista to check out the community-wide open house. There will be a wide selection of homes available - so there is sure to be something that fits your needs and budget!

Be sure to stop by our listing at 1694 Greenside Trail. This is currently the only resale home available on the Teravista Golf Course for under $190,000! We hope to see you then!

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Open House in Creekmont West this Weekend

Shannon Ensor — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:37:00 GMT

Creekmont West, Round Rock - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 706 Riverlawn Drive on Saturday,May 15th, from 12-3pm or on Sunday, May 16th, from 1-4pm!

Come see this newly listed home - you will surely be impressed with it's inviting floor plan, warm colors and stylish touches throughout! And, if you are looking for a Round Rock home with no neighbors behind your tree-shaded yard, this just may be the home for you!

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If you cannot make it to the open house, please be sure to contact me today for your private showing!

Open House in Avery Ranch on Saturday

Shannon Ensor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:20:00 GMT

Avery Ranch, Austin - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 15616 Bandon Drive on March 13 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come see this newly listed Avery Ranch home and check out its fantastic backyard!

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Avery Ranch Homes

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:19:00 GMT

Great Backyard!

• 2,861 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story - Just Listed

Avery Ranch, Austin

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Charming Rosedale Condo in Central Austin

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:57:00 GMT

Rosedale Condo with Oak Floors

• 935 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story

Rosedale, Austin - Rare chance to own a condo in desirable Rosedale neighborhood! Near all the action on Burnet in Central Austin, yet on a secluded street near the Austin Library. Upgrades and features include Oak hardwood flooring, SS range and microwave. Enjoy your private patio and spacious living areas. Complete with two reserved spaces! This one won't last!

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Are Home Sales Increasing in ShadowGlen?

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:20:00 GMT

First, I would like to say congratulations to my clients who just sold their ShadowGlen home!

Looking at the most recent sales activity in ShadowGlen, I am noticing that home sales have picked up quite a bit. Only a few months ago there were over 40 homes actively for sale in ShadowGlen, today there are only 30 (this includes mostly resale homes on our MLS system). Maybe this is because fewer sellers feel confident placing their home on the market during the holidays, but I think the numbers in the next paragraph may help dissolve that fear!

Currently there are five homes in 'pending' status - which I would say is slightly above or at average for the golf course community. Best of all, our MLS system is showing that 16 homes (including my clients above!) have sold in the last 90 days (this may not be including homes from the builder that never made it to the MLS system).

Builder incentives and the tax credit that expires in four months may be attributing to this increase in activity - and not just in ShadowGlen, but across the Austin market as a whole. But, compared to all of the negative news that we've heard nationally about the housing markets, I think this is great for our local homeowners and I hope for more good news in the New Year!

Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Austin

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:28:00 GMT

If you live in near central Austin and are looking for a place to recycle your Christmas tree, Zilker Park will be the place to go this weekend.

The City of Austin will be taking trees from 10am to 4pm Jan. 2nd & 3rd, as well as the 9th.

Soon after, you will also be able to pick up free Christmas tree mulch that has been provided by those recylced trees at Zilker Park. Just be sure to bring your own bags and be ready to do most of the work yourself.

This is just another one of the million reasons why I love Austin. There aren't too many cities that provide services like this and care so much about keeping it GREEN!

Austin Homes Still Selling During the Holidays

Shannon Ensor — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:42:00 GMT

Congratulations to my clients who sold their north Austin home right before the Christmas holiday!

Around the winter months, and especially the holidays, it seems that buyers slow down a bit. However, I think this year has been a little different and has been quite busy with buyers! I think it may have something to do with the tax credit and buyers not wanting to wait until the last minute (must be under contract by April 30th to receive the tax credit).

If you would like to receive more information about recent market activity in Austin, contact me today.

Happy Holidays Austin!

Shannon Ensor — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:07:00 GMT

Wishing everyone a safe & wonderful holiday season!

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Open House in East Austin on Sunday

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:22:00 GMT

East Austin, Austin - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 2610 Hidalgo Street on December 13 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Top 5 Holiday Events in Austin

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:17:00 GMT

Whether you live in Austin or are just visiting, there are always many activities happening on any given day of the year. The holidays are no exceptions! Here is a list of just a few of my favorite things to do in Austin around the holidays:

1. The 37th Street Neighborhood Lights – walk throughout the neighborhood and enjoy the amazing light displays on the home. Many residents offer treats and beverages!
2. Trail of Lights and Zilker Christmas Tree – Zilker Park is transformed into a mile-long trail of lights. Lasts from Dec. 13th – Dec. 23rd.
3. Ice-Skating on the Plaza – through January 11th, enjoy the outdoor ice-skating rink at the Whole Foods Downtown location.
4. Holiday Wine Trail – festive Hill Country vineyards…need I say more? Dec. 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20.
5. The Nutcracker – Ballet Austin present the Nutcracker Dec. 5th – 23rd.

Open House in Teravista on Sunday

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Teravista, Round Rock - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1694 Greenside Trail on November 29 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Event in North Austin

Shannon Ensor — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

This year's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event is on November 1, 2009, in North Austin at the Domain. Registration is available now online for the 5K or the 1-Mile Family Walk events. There will be different start times for timed, un-timed, and walkers of the 5K, depending on how serious of a competitor you are!

The Susan G. Komen Charity continues to make huge advances toward finding a cure, and have invested over $1 Billion toward research and treatment programs since their founding in 1982. Please do what you can to support them.

Hotel discounts area available for those attending the race. To register for this event or to just make a donation, please visit the Susan G Komen Austin website at http://www.komenaustin.org/.

Single Story Home For Sale in Lamplight Village in Austin

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Remodeled Home in Popular Neighborhood

• 1,850 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story - Just Listed!

Lamplight Village, Austin - Remodeled home in popular North Austin subdivision. Granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, tile floor throughout the kitchen & living spaces. Roof replaced in August; carpet installed in bedrooms 9/30/09; painted throughout in Sept. as well! Formal dining area & breakfast area. Vaulted ceilings in the large living room with original wood beams. Living room also features a fireplace & built-in book shelves. Great covered patio and deck in the backyard and a storage shed!

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Austin Voted in "America's Most Bike Friendly Cities" Poll

Shannon Ensor — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:06:00 GMT

Once again, Austin is making headlines! This time, the front page of Yahoo had an article ranking Austin highest in its survey of Bicycle Friendly Cities. Not surprising, since there are many residents in Central Austin and the SoLa / SoCo area that commute on their bikes rather than by cars. It's great that Austin is making the city safer for cyclists by installing new bike lanes and paths and raising awareness issues.

Even with Austin being a "bicycle-friendly" city, we still have a long way to go with regard to safety for bikers who commute and use Austin roads. Here's a helpful link that discusses the laws of motorists and cyclists when sharing the road.

I am proud that I live in a city where its residents take pride in being environmentally aware and the local government takes the initiative to encourage it.

Source: Yahoo Article

Commuter Bicycle Station event tomorrow morning at Pfluger Bridge in Downtown Austin

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:36:00 GMT

The City of Austin Public Works Dept and local bicycle shops are teaming up to host an event on the Downtown Austin (north) side of the Pfluger Bridge tomorrow, October 1, from 7am-9am, at the top of the helix. They are offering bicycle safety checks, maintenance advice for your bike, info about how prevent bicycle theft, and a free breakfast (as well as other free stuff)!

Similar events will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month through December. For those who aren't aware, Austin is a very bicycle-friendly city. The city is working on many initiatives to promote biking and pedestrian walkways.

For further details, please see the official PSA here: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/publicworks/bicycle.htm

Open House Tour in Bouldin on Sunday

Shannon Ensor — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:44:00 GMT

Come see more than 10 homes that are a part of the Open House Tour ~ South Austin style! Some homes will feature live music, art shows and tasty snacks!

Be sure to stop by 304 W Mary! The Open House Tour lasts from 1pm to 4pm.

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Time To Cash In On Tax Credit Running Out

Shannon Ensor — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:33:00 GMT

Time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. In order to receive the tax credit, buyers have to purchase their home before (not on) December 1st 2009.

Remember, to qualify for up to $8,000 in tax credit, you need to be considered a first-time homebuyer. For purposes of the tax credit, a first time homebuyer is someone who has not owned a home in the 3 years prior to this purchase.

Due to increased underwriting and appraisal regulations, lender’s now need 45 days from contract acceptance to close (in most situations). That means that you will need to be under contract by the middle of October. As we are nearing the middle of September, the time that it takes to shop, locate, negotiate and pass inspection for a home is getting narrow.

For additional information about the tax credit, and for help putting your dreams of home ownership in motion, please contact me as soon as you can. Even though there’s a possibility that the tax credit might get extended beyond the current deadline, why take the chance?

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2 Story For Sale in East Austin

Shannon Ensor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:51:00 GMT

Modern Home with Craftsman Charm

• 1,674 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - Just Listed!

East Austin, Austin - Beautiful modern home with the charm of a Craftsman! Stained concrete floors on the first level and bamboo floors throughout the rest of the home. Granite countertops and custom wood cabinets in the kitchen & baths. Kitchen is open to living, making this home great for entertaining! Spacious rooms with walk-in closets. Master spa with jetted tub and separate shower. Extra-large 1-car garage with storage room. Sprinkler system & alarm system. Less than 2.5 miles to Downtown & near great local spots!
Adjacent lot also for sale, MLS # 9653120.

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