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Downtown Austin Views

Not in the MLS yet! This 9,161 sg. ft. home sits on 2.36 acres with 165 ft. on Lady Bird Lake close to downtown Austin. Incredible city and lake views make this one of the most unique lots in all of the Austin area. A gated entry opens to a manicured drive to the Mediterranean style home with separate guest home. The home features tall ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, two kitchens and a large master suite. The exterior includes 6 decks looking to the incredible views. A spa sits above a waterfall spilling into the pool. This solidly built home has a well-maintained exterior and good structure. The interior needs remodeling and updating, this is truly a diamond in the rough. Priced at $2,750,00 – almost half the original list price and near lot value. Located in Rollingwood with lower taxes than the City of Austin.

With a funky vibe and an economic growth spurt that appears to defy all odds, one doesn’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why Austin has been chosen the number-one, best city to live in by Kiplinger, as reported in a recent article, the Best Cities to Live in 2010.

While most major markets in the U.S. have showed a decline in workers hired over the past five years, Austin has actually added 99,200 jobs from 2004-2009, a %16 increase. It’s no wonder some of the most highly recognized corporations in the country have moved to the area, Facebook, among them, recently announced they’re hiring 200 people. On the heels of Facebook’s announcement, Samsung just announced a $3.6B microchip plant investment.

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177 Prime Waterfront Acres Located Across from the Confluence of Lake Travis and the Pedernales River. Over 4,000 ft. of Accessible Main Body Lake Travis Waterfront. Additional Acres Available.

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In the latest sear for America’s best cities, Kiplinger named Austin the #1 in best cities for the next decade. Why you might ask? Three factors: smart people, great ideas, and collaboration. This is not exactly something new to those who live in Austin but what is impressive is that the rest of the world is starting to see how awesome Austin truly is. In a place where the educational institutions, business communities, and the government work together, prosperity and economic growth is certain. As the article expressed, “it’s no coincidence that economic vitality and livability go hand in hand.”
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Mortgage credit checks may now hinder you from purchasing your home. Fannie Mae, as of June 1st, will require that all lenders order a second full credit report and screening before closing on a mortgage. The reasoning behind this initiative is that borrowers, when they find out that they have been approved for a mortgage loan, will often times go out and purchase home furnishings,etc at retails shops on credit. A dramatic difference in your debt-to-income ration from when your credit was first checked could make your mortgage deal turn sour. Marc Savitt, president of the National Assn. of Independent Housing Professionals and a mortgage broker in Martinsburg, W.Va., says it’s not an uncommon scenario. “Most often the new debt involves furniture or other goods for the house,” Savitt said. “However, we have seen debt for new cars and other major purchases.”

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Gated country estate on 55 acres featuring gorgeous sunsets over private lake and a creek flowing through green fields & rolling hills. Can be subdivided. Ag exempt for low taxes.

This gated country estate has 55 acres with a creek flowing through green fields and rolling hills. It is located in Granger, Tx.

It has an attractive wrought iron and brick gated entry with paved roads leading to all improvements. The manicured grounds surrounding the home features groomed and mature trees.

The home is a 4,275 SF stone home built in 2007 with incredible views of fields and rolling hills. It has an inviting covered entry with a fountain in courtyard.

Check out the video to the left to see various photographs that have been taken. You’ll find pictures of the custom tile floors throughout the living areas and kitchen.

Lets not forget the view from the home. You’ll have a wonderful view of the creek that forms into a lake and much more! Find more about this rolling hill country estate.

Double Horn Creek Home

We just listed this elegant estate home sits on 5 acres located in the Hill Country community of Double Horn Creek. Perfect for entertaining family and friends, this property features a large great room and open gourmet kitchen along with a huge back patio with BBQ and dining areas. A comfortable master suite includes a sitting area, luxurious bath and private screened patio/sun room. Guests are accommodated in a separate entry bedroom with full bath. Looking to work from home? This property includes a huge office with vaulted ceilings, hobby/craft room and HVAC bonus room above detached 3 car garage perfect for meetings or storage. This home also features another attached 2 car garage creating lots of room for cars and other toys. Many energy efficient upgrades including 3 programmable HVAC zones, R-38 insulation, double pane sealed windows and doors, Low E vinyl windows. Located in the Spicewood area, only 5 minutes to upcoming Seton Hospital in Marble Falls, 25 minutes to Hill Country Galleria shops.

Find out more about this property here or watch the video below.

We just reduced the price on this immaculate home in the gated Estates Above Lost Creek section of Barton Creek. This home has been recently updated and has stunning curb appeal. The home sits on 2 lots totaling 1+ acre featuring a pool and manicured lawn. Recently reduced from $799,000 to $749,000! Find out more about the home here or just watch take a virtual tour via the link below.

Business is booming and we need some help! We are looking for a sharp, witty marketing person who can handle marketing our listings and who is on top of new and emerging technologies – especially as they relate to the real estate business.

Who We’d Like to Meet:

You have experience in the real estate business and have a real estate license or a getting a real estate license

You are highly proficient in all Microsoft Office products

You have enviable Photoshop/Creative Suite skills

You love to blog and are very familiar with blogware such as Wordpress – you want to show us your very successful blog

Familiarity with tracking and compiling web site data

When you’re not working (or sometimes when you are), you’re networking on Facebook, Twitter and that newest site that no one’s discovered – yet

You listen well and don’t want to be told what to do over and over again

Your friends and family envy your organizational skills

You like to take the ball and run but don’t mind a little direction along the way

You have a reliable form of transportation

Please submit resume and cover letter by clicking on this link!

Thanks,

The Dave Murray Team

www.DMTX.com