10 Ideas on Conserving Water in Your Landscaping

1. Choose native plants - Xeriscape.

2. Skip the supersizing - Buy smaller plants that will grow.

3. Mulch to reduce evaporation.

4. Make paths porous with stone or gravel.

6. Put thirsty plants together so watering is maximized.

7. Plant and water when it’s cool for maximum impact.

8. Mound several inches of soil into a donut-shaped berm
around freshly planted trees and shrubs.

9. Use dry-soil plants in sunny areas & plants requiring
more water in shady areas.

10. Create the illusion of water with a fountain with a
recirculating pump that uses very little water.

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

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It's That Time of year Again - Protesting Property Taxes

TAX CALENDAR

APRIL 30 Last day to file for exemptions

MAY 1 Notice of Appraised Value mailed by District.
MAY 31 Last day to file written protest to contest Proposed
Tax Appraisal or Exemption Denial, unless notices
mailed after May 1st.

JULY 1 Delinquent taxes from previous year reach total
of 27% penalty and interest.

SEPT. 30 Taxing units adopt current year tax rates.

OCTOBER 15th – 30th
Taxing unites mail annual Property Tax
Statements which are payable by January 31st
of the following year.

OPEN HOUSE IN AVERY RANCH

9025 Palmbrook. Backs to golf course. Sunday, March 14 2-4. Hope to see you there.

Another Successful Closing - Congratulations Raja and Narmadah!

Raja and Narmadah found me on the internet! The responded to my Web site and hired me to represent them in the purchase of a home. We were able to find just the right place in Cedar Park and they are happily moving in.

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

Home for Sale in Avery Ranch

9520 PALMBROOK DR. IN AVERY RANCH

Location, location, location. Popular Avery Ranch neighborhood close to major employers and Lakeline Mall. Partners in Building. RRISD.
• Single story with bonus room and bath up
• Open floorplan
• 4 /3.5 / 3-car tandem garage with 4 living and 2 dining
• Tile in foyer, baths, kitchen, breakfast, sunroom & utility
• Granite countertops and upgraded stainless appliances
• Wood floors in dining
• Dual vanity, jetted tub, sep. shower and walk-in closets
• Extra living areas include sunroom, study and bonus
• Covered patio with view of golf course
• Recent roof
• Sprinkler system front and back
• Security system
• 3,763 sq.ft. CAD
• Community clubhouse, parks, pools, tennis, job & bike,
golf and more

For all the photos and a virtual tour.

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

Baby's Snow Day! 2010

Speaking of snow - I was scanning the photos we took of our one day of snow, looking for a photo for my blog and my husband looked over my shoulder and wanted me to use a picture of our new granddaughter because he thought she was much more interesting than anything else. So here she is in her bear outfit sitting in her booster chair on the table out doors.
We think she is adorable!

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

It Snowed in Austin! 2010

On Sunday , February 21st, it was a glorious day in Austin, Texas - 73 degrees and sunny. The kind of day that makes you happy to be alive. We spent the afternoon at our daughters house sitting outside and soaking up the sunshine.

Tuesday it was snowing! It almost never snows here although we are prone to get one ice storm a year. These were really big flakes and it snowed for most of the day.
This is the house across the street from us. It was so much fun to see snow since I've lived in south Texas most of my life this is a rarity for me and even for those of us now in central Texas. Of course it was all gone by evening but a memory to treasure.

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

Successfully Leased

Just leased for 18 months! This is a great 4/3.5.3 with 3 living and 2 dining.

Congratulations to Marcia and welcome home to Doug and Kimberly.

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

Coming Soon - Golf Course View

9520 Palmbrook Drive in the popular community of Avery Ranch, Austin, Texas. Built by Partners in Building, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath 4 living, 2 dining, 3-car garage home is 3765 sq.ft. CAD and was built in 2005. There are many upgrades including tile and wood floors, jetted tub, granite counters, security system, sprinkler system front and back plus it backs to the golf course. Neighborhood community center, parks, tennis, job & bike and golf. Acclaimed Round Rock ISD. Neighborhood schools, close to shopping, major employers and entertainment.

Asking $489,900.

More photos to come. If you are interested in more information, please call 512-589-7988 or email robin@robinscottrealtor.com

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