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Amenities for the Rosedale Neighborhood in Austin

The Rosedale Neighborhood Association plans and sponsors a number of events each year including a 4th of July festival, Halloween Party, and Caroling in December.

Ramsey Park lies in the heart of the Rosedale neighborhood, and features a swimming pool (open during the summer months), tennis courts, two playgrounds, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, and picnic areas with barbecue facilities.

The Shoal Creek Greenbelt runs along Shoal Creek on the west side of the Rosedale Neighborhood. Three miles of developed trails extend south from 38th Street to the intersection of Cesar Chavez St. and Lamar Blvd. Shoal Creek is an ideal area for dog walking, jogging, and biking.

The Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library, located at 2210 Hancock Dr., offers a variety of services, such as weekly children's story hours. It offers materials especially useful for the visually impaired, including a large collection of large type books and audio tapes.

If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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

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All About Rosedale in Austin, Texas

The popular Rosedale is located in the northern region of Central Austin. The neighborhood borders are 38th Street to the south, Shoal Creek to the west, North Loop / Hancock Drive to the north, and Lamar Boulevard to the the east. Rosedale's beauty, charm, and central location makes it one of the most desirable of Austin's neighborhoods. There are over 1200 homes in the area, and a variety of parks, shops, bars, and restaurants within walking distance. Rosedale is in close proximity to downtown and the University of Texas, and is at the center of an extensive network of medical services, including Seton Hospital.

The Rosedale area was originally used as farm and dairy land in the 1860's. In the 1900s, four florists and nurseries moved into the neighborhood. Much of the nursery stock planted during that time continues to provide the neighborhood with shady trees and rich greenery.

Most of the homes in the Rosedale area were built during the 1940s and 1950s, and the well maintained houses have preserved the quaint, mid-century style of the neighborhood. New construction and renovations throughout the neighborhood help perpetuate its appeal to home buyers. Rosedale's population is a blend of young families, single professionals, and elderly residents, many of whom are original owners.

Visit the Rosedale Neighborhood Association at Rosedale-na.org. For information on Rosedale demographics, visit City-Data.com.

If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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 from November 2010

AREA MARKET STATISTICS MADE SIMPLE

From NOVEMBER 2009 to NOVEMBER 2010

Homes Sold: 1,243 - DOWN 20%

Median Sales Price: $184,000 - UP 3%

Days on Market: 90 - UP 17%

Active Listings: 8,741 - UP 2%

Source: Austin Board of REALTORS®

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If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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

Weather in Austin, Texas

It's a dreary looking Christmas Eve in Austin, Texas today. Fifty-five degrees and drizzly. But I'm not complaining because a cold front is on the way in and hopefully we'll get rain too. Austin is in the middle of a drought and this morning as I drove down the expressway on route to show a listing, I noticed two areas along the grassy bank where a fire had burned the grass.
We don't get snow at Christmas but I'd love to have a cozy day at home with my family, good food and a fire in the fireplace.
 
HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!

If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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

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Holiday Plans

It's time to stop working. That's hard because I love what I do so tomorrow morning I'm driving downtown to show my listing and happy to do it. However, following that I'll prepare for Christmas by visiting the grocery store and cleaning my house. 

Christmas Eve we have a family tradition of going to a movie. Our oldest daughter is in New Hampshire visiting her in-laws so it will just be me, my husband and youngest daughter off to see True Grit. It got great reviews and I've seen Jeff bridges and Matt Damon promoting it.
On Christmas day my daughter, sister and Mother will come over. We will cook and watch movies.

We have some favorites. Love Actually is at the top of the list.
What are your plans?
If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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

Independent Broker Anniversary

Yeah! It's my one year anniversary as an independent broker and I'm loving it. I had a great year and added an assistant who will soon become my first agent.

If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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

Zilker Park Lighted Tree in Austin

The Zilker Park Holiday Tree has been a holiday tradition in Austin since 1967! The tree is an amazing sight at 155 feet tall and made of 39 streamers. a popular activity is to stand in the middle of the tree and spin around. Each streamer has 81 lights totaling 3,309 lights. The spiral pattern was designed by City of Austin Electricians. The tree is available to see every evening until December 31st from 6PM to midnight.
If you are in Austin for the holidays be sure to go see it.

And if you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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

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My Favorite Christmas Lights - Milwood

There is a house in my neighborhood, Milwood, that has decorated their huge Live Oak trees by wrapping them with multicolored lights for about 20 years. The lights look like gumdrops!It's on a main street and it's my favorite Christmas light display. I tried to capture the image on camera but I'm not sure this does it justice. If you recognize these trees, you probably live in my neighborhood.


If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home, I want to be your REALTOR. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

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