30…errr 25 Days without Alcohol: A Social Austinite’s Experiment

Oct. 25. 2011

Not too long ago I decided to give up drinking for 30 days. It was the Monday after ACL weekend to be exact. While a lot of my friends and fellow drinking partners questioned why I was doing such an absurd thing, some of them thought it was great. This is a bottle of wine… Continue Reading

New DT Project Underway: Terrace at Shoal Creek {1101 Shoal Creek}

Oct. 16. 2011

If you are on facebook ever, and if you happen to be a fan of my facebook page then you have probably seen many of the before pictures for this new town home community I have posted. Terrace at Shoal Creek were originally House Park Apt. but the developer (who has successfully developed many other… Continue Reading

Single in the City v Dating in the City

Sep. 14. 2011

It is no secret that I love this town. It is young (or young at heart at least),  fun, vibrant, laid back, and there is always something to do. I know you can say that about a lot of cities, but there is something different about Austin, and most Austinites would agree. We boast list… Continue Reading

A Smart Option to Look Into When Purchasing: Home Path Mortgages

Aug. 11. 2011

This year I have been very fortunate to represent many buyers. Some were friends, some were friends of friends, some were first time buyers, some were cash buyers buying for their children, some were referrals, and some I met through some means of real estate and started to help! I really do enjoy looking at… Continue Reading

Preparing Your Home before you Sell: Checklist and Reminders

Jun. 20. 2011

The Sun is out and so are the buyers. And as hot as it is in Austin, Tx so is the real estate market-especially those ready to buy. With rates being as low as they are, it could be a good opportunity for you to sell your home. I have decided to write a short… Continue Reading

Feng Shui? What is it exactly and what should I look for?

May. 25. 2011

Recently I have had the pleasure of working with several different types of buyers. I suppose everyone is different, but this couple is great and once more I have learned a lot from them. They have a feng shui approach to things! While you may not believe in these types of things, it doesn’t mean… Continue Reading

My Awesome First Time Buyer

May. 16. 2011

I am almost ready to close a property with a friend/client/past co-worker of mine and she is a first time buyer. The thing about my buyer is that she isn’t really much like a first time home buyer at all. She knows her stuff! It is quite refreshing, but at the same time saddens me… Continue Reading

Awesome things to do in Austin, Tx

Apr. 08. 2011

As Spring approaches (well, practically summer at this point with these 93 degree days) I get more and more excited about all the things that become available. Austin is such an outdoorsy, active, live music watchin’, socially drinkin’, entrepreneur embracin’, always down for trying new stuff-type of city. The people that live here embrace all… Continue Reading

We Went Under Contract Once, (when) Will It Happen Again?

Feb. 25. 2011

Recently I was excited to get the opportunity to list a great house on the East side of Austin, Tx (a very transitional, popular, fantastic location-especially for the price)! 1703 Holly Austin, Tx 78702. It is one of those houses that as an agent you almost dream of having the opportunity to sell (not to… Continue Reading

What’s that thing going up next to Mr. Natural on the East side??

Feb. 01. 2011

Recently, I have been trying to contact already local business owners to let them know of my listing on E. Cesar Chavez. The East side has become such a hot area over the past 6 or so years in Austin. As it continues to grow and become more eclectic, the houses along the street have… Continue Reading