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Austin’s Top Gated Communities

Given the popularity of Austin and its swiftly advancing business centers, it’s no wonder that fabulous new home communities are cropping up in nearly every corner of the city. City professionals, in particular, are searching for upscale, gated communities in Austin and, like the real estate itself, these communities have been designed to impress.

Here are just a few of Austin’s top gated communities:

Avery Ranch

First of all, Avery Ranch has a very desirable location, right between Cedar Park and Round Rock and, second of all, it winds around a stunning golf course. Is there really anything better in Austin?

If you want to know what Avery Ranch has, a better question would be: What doesn’t it have? Tennis courts, five community centers,…

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Austin’s Newest Home Communities

Austin new home communities are chalked full of features that are sure to suit even the most demanding buyers. Here are just a few new home communities in Austin that are worth a closer look:

Villa Montana

Villa Montana which, by the way, was created by Beau Theriot, a renowned interior designer, features stunning, European styling, pedestrian walkways lit by antique lanterns, and beautifully paved concrete streets, all of which evoke the beauty of a bygone era. If you’re looking for a custom home masterpiece, then Villa Montana is certainly for you. With some of the best home builders in Texas working here, you simply can’t go wrong.

In addition to the stunning estate homes masterfully situated throughout the community, Villa Montana features…

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Austin’s Top 5 Condo Buildings

There are a seemingly endless number of reasons to love Austin condos and therefore a seemingly endless number of reasons why we can create a multitude of Top 5 lists. However, we decided to go simply with the “wow” factor when creating this top-5 Austin condo list.

What do we mean by “wow” factor? We’d like to think of it as “knock your socks off” kind of features, amenities and services.

The Austonian

The Austonian is a beautifully distinctive building in the heart of Downtown Austin, at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Second Streets. This elliptical shaped tower, which features 188 luxury condo residences, boasts both traditional and contemporary designs. As an owner of one of the residences of the Austonian, the choice is up to you.…

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Austin Condos That Offer Great Texas Living

If you are in the market for a condo, there’s no better place to begin your search than Austin! The Austin condo market is alive and well, thanks to the many new developments that offer fantastic condo living and plenty of amenities and services. Here are some of our favorites:

Barton Place

We love this new condo community because of the many floor plans from which to choose. In fact, Barton Place has over a dozen possible floor plans! This Austin condo community features 270 one, two and three-bedroom condominiums, all of which boast such fine detailing as oversized windows, nine-foot ceilings, expansive terraces and the best gourmet kitchens in Austin! Barton Place is a gem in the Austin condo market because of its prime location on Barton Springs…

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Austin February 2012 Statistics

Austin real estate market continues to show momentum with 9th month of year-over-year increases in sales volume Austin Board of REALTORS® releases February 2012 real estate statistics AUSTIN, Texas – March 20, 2012 – According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, 1,283 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area in February 2012, which is 16 percent more than February 2011. During the same time period, the median price for Austin-area homes was $195,000, three percent more than the same month of the prior year.

Leonard Guerrero, Chairman of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, commented, “For nine months in a row, Austin has seen year-over-year increases in sales volume. In addition, we also…

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Austin’s Recreational Activities Abound

There are plenty of Austin areas to watch in 2012 and plenty of reasons why Austin continues to be popular destination for Texas families.

In addition to its strong housing market and increasing job market, Austin has become a highly desirable area in which to reside. But Austin has become desirable not only for its real estate, but for its bountiful supply of outdoor beauty and recreational activities.

Here are some of our favorites:

Austin Nature and Science Center Located within Zilker Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center is where Austin visitors and residents can explore all things natural. The Austin Nature and Science Center, which was established in 1960, has provided everything from nature exhibits to education programs for adults…

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