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Archive for August, 2008
Preparing Your Home for Sale
Friday, August 29th, 2008Centex Homes Provides San Antonio with Fine, New Home Communities
Thursday, August 28th, 2008There are many accolades that have been bestowed upon Centex Homes just over the last few years. Perhaps it
Austin
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Baby boomers are the name of the game when it comes to Austin real estate. Retirement living has become a very lucrative market for developers as older Americans are choosing Austin as their place to retire.
Why Austin?
The warm temperatures, the strong economy and the affordable cost of living all seem to play a part when considering the reasons why retirees choose Austin.
The top reason, however, is Austin
Medallion Homes
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Homebuyers in San Antonio will love what Medallion Homes has done for the new housing market. The three, newest communities to hit the already-hot San Antonio market are The Summit at Alamo Ranch, the Hills at Alamo Ranch and Panther Creek.
Medallion Homes, in addition to providing homebuyers with exceptional design and construction, is committed to environmentally building practices. In fact, Medallion Homes leads the nation in building science technology. What does that mean for Medallion home buyers?
- Energy efficient homes which qualify for the ENERGY STAR label
- Lower utility bills via energy efficient features
- Comfort and quiet via tight construction, better windows and improved insulation
- A better environment because ENERGY STAR qualified homes consume less energy
- Healthier indoor air via proper ventilation and tight construction
- Independent verification via strict, energy efficient guidelines set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency
Medallion Homes also received the Energy Value Housing
Negotiate Like A Pro
Monday, August 25th, 2008You
Discover the Excitement of Austin
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Just some of the words which have been used to describe downtown Austin include casual, cosmopolitan, chic, fashionable and artistic. Whatever words are used, one thing
New, Luxury High-Rise Compliments Omni Forth Worth Hotel
Thursday, August 21st, 2008Sitting atop the Omni Fort Worth Hotel are the prestigious condominium residences of 1301 Throckmorton. These luxury residences, which are currently selling, provide residents with exceptional interiors, stunning skyline views and resident-only privileges, along with the benefits of downtown Forth Worth living.
Welcome home
1301 Throckmorton allows residents to choose from three finished packages to suit a variety of tastes, including a Traditional Series, a Transitional Series and a Contemporary Series. A resident-only pool and a private, garden terrace overlooking the city are just a few of 1301 Throckmorton
Preparing Your Home for Sale
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008You only have one chance to make a first impression. Clich
VIP Realty – High Jump Gold Medalist
Monday, August 18th, 2008As with the high jump, many real estate brokerages have been conducting business the same way, as when brokerages were originally invented.
Dick (the high jumper) not only redefined the high jump, he was able to gain a competitive advantage. Just like a professional athlete, VIP Realty has reinvented how homes are bought and sold throughout Texas.
From meager beginnings in Dallas and now with offices serving the Houston real estate, San Antonio real estate, Austin real estate and our franchise partner in Seattle, we’ve found the formula to win the GOLD!
Premier Loft Living in Downtown Austin
Monday, August 18th, 2008Austin City Lofts is a premier, luxury condo community which is located in the heart of downtown Austin. The prime, central location is just two blocks away from an eclectic array of world-class restaurants, exciting entertainment and nightlife venues and upscale shops and boutiques.
Austin City Lofts is also within walking distance to 6th Street, the Warehouse District, the Entertainment District, Town Lake and Whole Foods.
Austin City Lofts by the Numbers
Austin City Lofts, which was completed in 2004, features 14 stories and 82 units. Residences range in size from 1,009 to 3,049 square feet and feature one to three bedrooms.
The average size of a unit in Austin City Lofts is 1,700 square feet and the average list price is $678,000, or $384 per square foot.
The Floor Plan
The first four levels of Austin City Lofts consists of garage parking, street-front, ground-level retail establishments, a residential lobby, management offices and eight flats.
Levels 5 through 10 include 54 flats with 12-foot high ceilings and nice views of the State Capitol to the north or Town Lake to the south.
Levels 11 through 14 include 20, two-story flats with 20-foot ceilings and sweeping views of the Capitol and Town Lake.
Home Amenities
Some of the amenities found through Austin City Lofts include an attractive, contemporary architecture, spacious balconies, hardwood and exposed concrete floors, maple cabinets, granite counter tops in the kitchens and the bathrooms, superior appliance packages and large bathrooms with oversized showers and whirlpool tubs.
Building Amenities
Residents of these luxury loft apartments also enjoy use of a private lap pool, a garden area, a spa, a firepit and a communal cooking area.
Controlled-access, garage parking, controlled building access, 24-hour security, and a concierge service offer residents the finest in urban Austin living.