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527 Demarett Dr # 23 Point Venture, TX 78645 For Sale $333,000VIDEO TOUR Listing Price: $333,000 Square Footage: 2,001 sq ft Bedrooms: 3 + office Bathrooms: 3 Year Built: 1972 Lot Size: 0.041acres Resort style amenities include Jr. Olympic pool, 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, lake access, clubh
Georgetown is getting a new shopping destination with the opening of a 160,000-sf Costco warehouse at 2201 N. I-35 in June.
Red River Apartments, a 30-unit multifamily complex located in Austin, Texas, recently sold with capital improvements made to the interior and exterior of the building.
Smart Austin Realty Group is pleased to announce that Oak Hill Self Storage, a 709-unit facility located in Austin, has been sold to REIT Extra Space Storage. The facility offers 93,813 net rentable square feet of primarily climate-controlled space. The Jenkins Organization was represented in the tr
We hope you're all doing well after the recent ice storm that hit Central Texas. With the storm now behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the cleanup effort. As residents of Homes in Austin, Texas work together to clear away the storm debris, we've put together a table that provides disposal
Central Texas has just suffered from an ice storm that damaged many of our majestic oak trees, and as residents begin to assess the damage, it is crucial to be aware of another threat to trees in the area: oak wilt. This fungal disease can impact entire communities and cause significant harm to the
AUSTIN – Big V Property Group has acquired Southpark Meadows I & II, a 938,103-sf shopping center at 9600 S. I-35. The center was 95 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants include Target, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Ross, Hobby Lobby, Burlington, Dave and Busters, Pluckers, Five Below, and
AUSTIN – Mobile Loaves & Fishes has started on a 127-acre expansion to its Community First! Village at 9301 Hog Eye Rd. The expansion will add 1,400 homes to the master-planned community. Move-ins will begin in 2025. Community First! Village currently houses nearly 400 residents, most o
AUSTIN – ASAP Holdings has purchased the former Crowne Plaza Hotel at 500 N. I-35. The 293-unit property will be converted into a Delta Marriott hotel. Marcus and Millichap brokered the deal.
PFLUGERVILLE – Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is building a 55,000-sf location at the southwest corner of Terrell Ln. and Town Center Dr. The $4 million store will open in 2024.
Central Texas Housing inventory has skyrocketed recently, but what does this mean for you? The amount of homes for sale has increased significantly in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas. Join us as we review how this happened and what it means for you. Watch on youtube
AUSTIN – The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) has sold its headquarters building. The 198,972-sf facility is on 3.8 acres at 1000 Red River St. TRS will continue occupying the building until its [new headquarters opens in 2024.](https://www.recenter.tamu.edu/news/newstalk-texas/?Item
AUSTIN – GID has purchased a 62,496-sf warehouse at 4201 Supply Court near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The facility has 28-ft clear heights, ten dock-high doors, two drive-in doors, and three suites averaging 20,000 sf.
BASTROP COUNTY – SpaceX is constructing a $43 million, 521,521-sf shell building. Completion is slated for July 2023.
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SOLD: 2040 Flintshire Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 ASKING PRICE $365K Excellent Opportunity in highly desired Park Ridge Estates. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has been meticulously cared for by the owner, with brand new hardwood flooring and new appliances. The owner also built a small doorway conn
AUSTIN – Tesla has filed plans with the city to build a 500,000-sf addition to its newly opened Gigafactory at 13101 Tesla Rd. The current facility, which opened in April, spans over four million sf. The expansion will include two new assembly lines.
LEANDER – Wood Partners has opened Alta Leander Station, a multifamily complex at 348 Main St. north of Austin. The community offers 276 studio and one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a resort-style pool, sundeck, kitchen and grilling areas, pet play area, clubhouse, and fitness center.
3735 Indian Point Dr, Austin, Texas 78739 SOLD FOR $850K | ASKING PRICE $775K Excellent opportunity to own a wonderful 3/2 home in Shady Hollow. The home sits on an immaculate property that backs to a green belt with a lot size of nearly an acre of land. In the yard, there is a […]
10 Lots for Sale (11.34 acres) in Butterfield, El Paso, TX 10 Lots for Sale Lot Size (acres) A 1.02 B 0.28 C 0.34 D 0.34 E 0.34 F 0.34 G 0.34 H 0.34 I 0.29 J 7.73 Less than 1-mile to Montana Avenue. 25 minutes to El Paso International Airport 33 minutes to Downtown […]
Zilker Botanical Garden: A Jewel in the Heart of Austin Our Austin native, Tyler Shelton takes an inside look at the jewel in the heart of Austin, Zilker Botanical Garden. Watch along as they explore the lush landscape and views from Austin's crown jewel. https://zilkergarden.org/ Address: 222
The holiday season’s upon us and we’re all getting ready for some well-deserved festive fun with friends and family. Are you hoping to hang some holiday lights to help celebrate this bright and sparkly time of year? Well, we don’t blame you. Few additions to a home are as eye-catching or attractive
November is when Central Texas begins to feel like fall. The evening are cooling off to the point where foliage begins to change color and begins to drop. Be sure to collect dropped leafs for homemade compost and mulch. The average first freeze for Austinis anywhere from November 29th through Decemb
Finally! The heat should be breaking and we can all rush back outside to garden in comfort. Rains typically arrive mid-month to replenish soil moisture and rainwater harvesting tanks. See our checklist below for what should be on your October gardening to-dos.