Digging in Your Yard Could Be Hazardous

Use caution before you dig in your yard to plant a tree or build a pool. You could strike a water line or cut a cable. In Texas, you can call 811 to have you lines marked so when you dig, it will be a safe dig. Water and wastewater are not required to be a member of Texas811 so you may have to call those utilities independently, however, Texas811 will apprise you if that is necessary.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Austin - The Red Line Runs on Weekends

Others may laugh, I know I occasionally do, at the mass transit system in Austin. There is a bus line which doesn't run to the outer communities, there is a trolley that runs downtown only, a shuttle for the University of Texas and after many years on the drawing board, two years ago the city opened the Red Line which is a train running from northern Leander through part of east Austin and downtown. It's not much but it's something. It's a start.

The biggest complaint I have heard is that it doesn't run on the weekends when people want to get downtown for all the dining and entertainment there. Now the Red Line runs Friday until midnight and Saturday from 4PM to midnight as well!

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Cancer FREE 5 Year Anniversary!

2012 is a year of great significance in my life. I turned 60, it's our 40th year wedding anniversary and my 5th year Cancer FREE! Five years is the term in which you are considered Cancer free and I made it. At the end of 2006, when I was diagnosed, it seemed 5 years was a long way into the future but time goes by fast and here I am - a survivor.

Ladies, be sure to do your monthly exams and annual mammograms and best wishes to all of you.

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April 2012 - Austin - Things to Do

4/5 First Thursday in DT Austin Food, fun, shopping and people watching South Congress Avenue 4/14 11 am - 11 pm Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival Enjoy tons of crawfish and other bayou delicacies, as well as Cajun and Zydeco music. Buda City Park, Buda 4/14- 4/15 10 am - 5 pm Austin Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale Plants from around the world, vendors from Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, handcrafted pottery by Austin artists, silent auction and hourly plant raffles. Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin http://austincss.com 4/14 4pm - 9 pm Heritage Festival Live country music, Hamburger Cook-off, washer tournament, pony rides, carnival games, and more Elizabeth Milburn Park, Cedar Park 4/20-22 Austin Reggae Festival Local and national reggae bands. Portion of ticket sales benefits the Capital Area Food Bank Auditorium Shores, Austin 4/21 10 am - 4 pm 14th Annual Butterfly Festival EmilyAnne Theatre, Wimberley 4/21- 4/22 Austin Earth Day Festival City-Wide Celebration, Austin 4/27 4/29 Food and Wine Festival Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin’s own acclaimed gourmet scene. Live performances by Lucinda Williams and Mayer Hawthorne & The County. Auditorium Shores, Austin 4/28 SpringFest SpringFest has something for everyone whether it’s live music you’re looking for, browsing for a new boat, unique shopping or a kid zone, we’ve got it all. Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave 4/28  11 am until dark Eeyore’s Birthday Party Live music featuring: Contrabandits, Scorpio Rising and The Johnston Brothers Pease District Park, Austin 4/28-29 10 am - 5 pm Sat. & 10 am - 4 pm Sun. Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society Show & Sale Orchids on display, hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants. Zilker Botanical Garden Center, Austin 4/7  9 am Mighty Texas Dog Walk Bring the Guinness World’s Record for “Largest Dog Walk” back to Texas! Current record: 17,427 Auditorium Shores, Austin 4/12-19 Old Settler’s Music Festival Acoustic jazz & blues, bluegrass, old-time local faves & award-winning artists from around the world. 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood 4/14, 4/20, 4/22 Turandot Puccini’s operas The Long Center, Austin Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988. Search for homes through Austin MLS Find your home's value Buying or selling? Hire an experienced professional. Call Robin Scott, Broker at 512.589.7988. Like us on facebook!

Home for Sale in Round Rock & condo in East Austin

FOR SALE IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
3928 Eagles Nest. ML#2366842. This is a well-maintained 3/2/2 in Indian Ridge subdivision close to Round Rock outlet malls, Ikea, Texas State satilite campus and the a growing medical center. Special features include an open floorplan, large kitchen with breakfast bar and center island, microwave and refrigerator; living area with fireplace; MIL floorplan; securty system; utility area with washer and dryer; cover patio on a corner lot and more. 1709 sq.ft built in 1996.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ON THE UT SHUTTLE
MLS 5895616. 2450 Wickersham #301 is a large 2/2 condo in east Austin on the UT Shuttle route and close to downtown. It's a gated community with pool, park and hot tub. All tile flooring, fireplace, security system plus all appliances convey. 1060 sq.ft. for only $89,000.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Austin Market Statistics

LOOK AT THESE STATISTICS!

AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS
FOR APRIL FROM FEBRUARY 2012

Homes Sold: 1,283- UP 22% from January 2012

Median Sales Price: $195,000 - UP 10.5% 
from January 2012

Days on Market: 86 - UNCHANGED from January 2012

Active Listings: 6,862 - UP 4% from January 2012


Source: Austin Board of Realtors

Real Estate Newsletter - April 2012

Once a month I publish an enewsletter with tips for homeowners, sellers, buyer, market statistics and postings of my listings. If you would like to receive my enewsletter, send your request.

Sold Home in Georgetown, Texas

Tom and Melanie finally made the move from Nebraska to Georgtown. Texas and purchased this beautiful home in Gabriel's Loop. Wishing you all the best Tom and Melanie.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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The Most Appealing Feature for Homebuyers

What do you think most homebuyers would like of their dream home? Well it wasn't "tiny" because in a recent real estate study by Yahoo, only 5% of homebuyers wanted a tiny house.

The highest rated feature that homebuyers selected of a dream home was "green or energy-efficient" at 50%! The next highest categories tied at 38% were water views and building a custom home.
Several years ago, Austin passed an energy ordinance requiring home sellers provide an energy audit report to the buyer demonstrating information on the energy efficiency of the property.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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5 Ideas for Low-cost Kitchen Improvements

Whether you are planning to sell your home or just want a more attractive kitchen to enjoy, there are 5 improvements you can make that will enhance your kitchen.

1. Installing or replacing kitchen cabinet hardware will give your kitchen a more finished look. Handles and knobs can be found for as little at $2 a piece.

2. Replacing the kitchen sink faucet will instantly update/upgrade your kitchen and can be purchased starting around $200.

3. Adding LED under cabinet lighting will give your kitchen more light and a welcoming effect for about $40 a cabinet.

4. Paint is cheap (about $40 a gallon for quality paint that has primer in it) and will instantly freshen your kitchens look.

5. Adding more storage with over-the-door hooks, drawer organizers, wall or ceiling hooks for pots and pans and baskets in the pantry all help organize and improve a kitchen space and can be achieved for as little as $100.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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