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The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), as expected, took action today to conserve water in the Highland Lakes. It have stated that they will cut all water to farmers downstream. This is likely to put some farmers out of business, but th elevel of the two largest lakes, Lakes Buchanan and Travis, are close to 39% of capacity. This is an unprecedented action, but people who own Lake Travis waterfront
, Lake Buchanan waterfront property and lake view property must appreciate the effort.
I used to take my oldest daughter to the pool at the Lakeway Inn years ago. That is where I taught her to swim.
Later the Inn was sold and one of the pools was closed. As a result, Lakeway residents were no longer welcome at the pool.
Still later, the place was sold again. It became the Lakeway Resort and Spa. New pools and a water slide were added, but these sere for guests.
A 5,000 glass ballroom overlooking Lake Travis was also added. What a fantastic places for meetings and weddings this place is. I will follow this with photos rather than words as they will tell the story of this place just fine.
By the way, if you are interested in Lakeway, TX homes, give me a call.
Central and west Texas experienced be twen 1.5 and 3 inches of rain over a huge geographic area including that which runs into Lakes Travis and Buchanan. What effect did the rain have on lake levels?
Lake Travis went up, but less than half a foot. The biggest benefit of the rain will be on grasses and trees, which have been starving for water over the last 12 months. Although welcome, the recent rain won't do much for area aquifers or lakes.
I took the photo above recently from the bottom of the Hurst Creek arm of Lake Travis. The big concrete block is an anchor for Hurst Harbor Marina, which had been moved to deeper water. Where I was standing should have been under 40 feet of water this time of year.
Lakes Buchanan and Travis are about 39% of their capacity and we're heading into the spring and summer, when water usage peaks. Will the lakes fill again? Of course, every time our area has experienced a drought, the lakes have come back and they have usually done that as a result of flooding.
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Anderson Mill: 16 homes for sale. Prices range from $129,900 to $230,000 with an average list price of $165,075. Anderson Mill had 5 homes sell during the last 30 days, but 13 are currently under contract. Homes sold after an average of 59 days on market.
Anderson Mill West: 11 homes for sale. Prices range from $145,000 to $389,000 with an average list price of $165,075. Anderson Mill West had 3 homes sell during the last 30 days, but 7 are currently under contract. Homes sold after an average of 59 days on market.
Balcones Woods: 2 homes for sale. Prices range from $249,975 to $269,950 with an average list price of $165,075. Balcones Woods had 3 homes sell during the last 30 days. Homes sold after an average of 90 days on market.
Lamplight Village: 5 homes for sale. Prices range from $76,000 to $134,900 with an average list price of $165,075. Lamplight Village had 9 homes sell during the last 30 days, but 4 are currently under contract. Homes sold after an average of 31 days on market.
Quail Hollow: 5 homes for sale. Prices range from $97,500 to $149,900 with an average list price of $165,075. Quail Hollow had 4 homes sell during the last 30 days, but 5 are currently under contract. Homes sold after an average of 182 days on market.
Scofield Farms: 9 homes for sale. Prices range from $146,000 to $304,900 with an average list price of $165,075. Scofield Farms had 1 home sell during the last 30 days, but 11 are currently under contract. The home sold after 36 days on market.
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I've lived in the Lakeway/Lake Travis since 1987 and know the area well. Prior to real estate I spent four years substitute teaching in all Lake Travis ISD schools. If you have kids and want school information, I can help. Before that I had 18 years with Kinko's as a Branch Manager, Regional Operations Manager and Founding Shareholder. I love this community and am very active in it. If you want to see my bio, go to my website. I have been in residential real estate since 2004 and I have a good understanding of the Austin market and the buying and selling processes.
In addition ro listing and being a buyer's anent for residential real estate, I have been involved lately in ranch property for major developers. This is a very interesting thing to be involved in as it is all about who you know. Most of this land isn't on the market in a visible sense. If you are a developer and are interested in the Austin area, give me a call.
Growing up in a military family, I have seen more of this country than most people ever will. By the age of 12, I had been in every state except Hawaii. I have lived in Texas (six times), Massachusetts (twice), Michigan, New Hampshire and Alaska. Although my experience in Alaska was phenominal, Austin is the greatest place I have lived. My kids were both born here and have never lived anywhere else and I wouldn't have it any other way.
My passion is helping people. I approach real estate that way. I also approach my community that way. As a former Vice President and member of the Lakeway - Lake Travis Rotary Club, one of the responsibilites I have taken on has been being the Rotary liaison to the Lake Travis High School Interact Club. Interact is a community service club and the LTHS Interact Club has done some great things.
I am also very involved with the American Cancer Society. I have been involved in the Relay For Life of Lake Travis since 2002, chairing the event several years. Relay is an awesome event. There are three main purposes that we hold Relay: to honor cancer survivors, their families and care givers; to educate people about and raise awareness of cancer; and to raise money to fund research to find a cure.
Back to business... i'm here to help people purchase or sell Austin homes and Lake Travis homes so call me if you need to do either.
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Although I work all over the Austin area, I live in western Travis County. Some of the main areas I service are listed below. If you are interested in other parts of the Austin, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park or Round Rock areas, don't hesitate to contact me as I can help you there as well.
Victor Manon
"Sam,
I wanted to thank you for your efforts in securing this home purchase. Given the fact that it was a foreclosed home, it was a difficult and challenging process to say the least. Despite this, it was a real pleasure working with you. I appreciated your sincere honesty and professionalism, something that I see less common in todays marketplace. There is no doubt that you had our best interest at heart. Do not hesitate to use me as one of your references for your future clients, I will gladly express to them that they are in great hands. Please feel free to stop by the house anytime. I look forward to talking to you.
Sincerely,
Victor M. Manon D.D.S"
Dmitry Rozinsky
Hi Sam,
Just wanted to thank you for all the work you have done for us. We are very happy to move to our new house and we're just amazed at how smoothly everything went. You've done a great job and really have become a part of our life these past six months. And wine and candle you've set up for us last night was awesome. We have truly received a Texas size welcome!
We'll have that house warming party soon! Consider yourself and your family invited!!!
Take care,
Dmitry.
The Potts Family - Josh, Sue, Luke and Sean
Theresa Beerman
I told Jean, if I had not found you there is no way this would have gone as smoothly as it has. Anytime you need a very biased reference feel free to give my email address and I will tell them you walk on water.
Barbra Humphries
I wouldn't work with anyone else!
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