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Marble Falls Lakefest

The 23rd Annual Marble Falls LakeFest Drag Boat Race is this weekend, August 8-10, on Lake Marble Falls. This three-day boat race festival takes place in Lakeside and Johnson Parks at 307 Buena Vista Drive with the main gate located at the corner of Main Street and Buena Vista Street in Marble Falls.

The boat drag race, which is similar to those of land drag racing, is an acceleration race over a quarter-mile between two high performance race boats. This particular Marble Falls Lakefest includes over 100 boats, three days of racing, and will pay out over $100,000 in prize money to winners. Additionally, boats can reach astonishing speeds of over 260 miles per hour during the races.

Each day, gates open at 7 a.m. with testing and tuning on Friday, qualifying races on Saturday and final races with an award ceremony on Sunday. Friday night will end with a concert by the Luke Williams Band and Saturday will end with a concert by Deacon Willie.

During the Lakefest weekend, attendees will also find a large selection of food, drinks, merchandise, crafts, vendors and much more at Johnson Park between the main gate and spectator area.

Seating is on a first come-first serve basis and tickets can be purchased at www.marblefallslakefest.com or by phone at 800-759-8178. Prices include:

  • Friday: $5
  • Saturday: $20
  • Sunday: $20
  • 3-Day: $40
  • Kids (Ages 6-12): $5 per day
  • Kids under 6: FREE

Event parking is along side streets and in the lot at the corner of Main Street and Yett Street.

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate in the Austin area, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Lynne Gibbs at 512.431.2403 or austinluxurybroker@gmail.com. It would be an honor to earn your business.

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13411 White Tail Trail (MLS#7599174)

930A8364_5_6_fusedEscape the city life and unwind amid the abundant trees and Texas Hill Country landscape at 13411 White Tail Trail in Austin, Texas between Oak Hill and Dripping Springs.

Listed for $390,000, this ranch-style, one-story home sits on over 3.5 acres to explore and enjoy the native countryside. Wildlife abounds in this natural setting with deer, birds and a wet weather creek that runs along the back of the property.

13411 White Tail Trail is not located in a homeowner’s association; therefore, restrictions are at a minimum for this secluded country home. On the property you will find a lovely gate at the entrance with a partial fence, a side-entry garage, a workshop and storage shed.

930A8396_7_8_fusedThe home and acreage are perfect for an outdoor lover and someone who wants to be at one with nature, but close to the amenities of a metropolitan area!

Moreover, the possibilities are endless with the open floor plan of the three bedroom and two bathroom home that was built in 1985. 13411 White Tail Trail is complete with many windows for natural lighting, high ceilings with wood beams and flooring that includes wood, marble and carpet.

The house boasts a large great room in the center of the home has a fireplace with built-in cabinetry flanking one side. Additionally, the master bedroom includes a fireplace to add to the relaxing ambiance in a country setting.

Along with the master bedroom, the master suite includes a large bathroom with a sizeable walk-in closet, garden tub, separate shower, and two vanities. One vanity includes two sinks and the other has a large countertop that allows for many purposes.

13411 White Tail Trail is 2263 square feet per an appraiser and includes a formal dining room at the front of the home, a breakfast area that sits along a bay window overlooking the backyard, and a fantastic kitchen, which is outfitted with a large island with an electric cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, many cabinets and loads of counter space.

Residents of 13411 White Tail Trail are within the Austin Independent School District and attend Oak Hill Elementary, Small Middle School and Bowie High School. Utilities include septic, well and electric.

If you are interested in this home or any other real estate opportunities in the Austin area, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Lynne Gibbs at 512.431.2403 or austinluxurybroker@gmail.com. It would be an honor to earn your business.

 

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Sweetwater

Photo courtesy of the Sweetwater website
Photo courtesy of the Sweetwater website

Appropriately named “Where Austin meets the Hill Country,” Sweetwater is an extraordinary master planned community nestled among gorgeous canyons, rocky ridges and rolling hills on the southwest side of Highway 71 in Lakeway, Texas.

The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin recently selected Sweetwater to be the “Best Master Planned Community” for 2014 with its 1400 acres of neighborhood, open spaces, greenbelts, recreation facilities, clubhouse and much more.

Approximately 200 homes have already been built in Sweetwater’s six neighborhood villages ranging from the $300s and up. These areas include:

  • Davenport Summit which is a gated area that offers the largest homesites in the Sweetwater community and boasts fabulous Hill Country views. These homes are priced from the $500s by Drees Custom Homes and River Oaks Homes.
  • Creekside and Canyonwood villages are coalesced and offer spacious homesites with a selection of homes by Coventry, Taylor Morrison, David Weekley and Ashton Woods. Prices in this area begin in the upper $300s.
  • The Highland Lakes village offers homes by Ryland and Chesmar with prices starting in the mid $300s.
  • Stonecreek village includes homes by David Weekley and Ashton Woods and are priced from the upper $300s.
  • Hillcrest, the newest village, offers a variety of homes by M/I Homes and Coventry Homes.

The extensive Sweetwater property offers residents a resort-like 10-acre complex that comprises of a clubhouse with indoor space for events and meetings, an outdoor pavilion with fireplace, a massive pool area, a splash pad, athletic fields, a sport court, a playground with lots of shade and an events lawn.

Sweetwater’s pool facility is actually three pools in one and includes a space for everyone’s needs from the mom and tot and competitive swimmer to the sunbather and rowdy teenager! The three pools include a beach-entry pool, a large family pool with two regulation lap lanes, and an adult pool complete with a waterfall. Additionally, there is a splashpad bubbling with water fountains, spray hoops and water cannons for the younger kiddos’ pleasure.

All of these facilities are included in the Sweetwater Homeowners Association dues, along with an events manager that plans and implements special events throughout the year.

The surrounding area embraces the Texas Hill Country landscape and offers residents 700 acres of preserved canyons with already more than four miles of hiking, biking and wilderness trails that meander throughout the neighborhood. In fact, the nature trail system is planned to extend to approximately ten miles when it is completed.

Just 25 minutes west of downtown Austin, Sweetwater is located in the Lake Travis school district and is 5 minutes from shopping, restaurants and entertainment at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave. Furthermore, residents are in for a treat every spring and summer, as Sweetwater has partnered with the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas on a major initiative to restore native Texas grasses and create an abundance of wildflowers (bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, winecups, Indian blanket and lemonmint) on certain areas along their main thoroughfare.

This luxurious neighborhood has changed enormously since cattle herding in the late 1800s and then as the Lazy Nine Ranch from the 1950s to 2007. Sweetwater now caters to the Austinite who wishes to relax, take in the Hill Country view and enjoy the wild life around them.

If you are interested in making your own memories in this year’s “best master planned community” give me a call at 512.431.2403 or email me at austinluxurybroker@gmail.com. It would be an honor to earn your business.

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Austin Challenges & Opportunities

016Recently, we took a look at the 2014 results of a poll conducted on the city of Austin by Paul Zandan and thought you might be interested in what Austinites are thinking about the current condition and future of our city.

The Voices of Austin Community survey was created and designed by Peter Zandan and was conducted between April 15-29, 2014. The poll surveyed 804 Austin-area residents that were 18 and older.

Ultimately, the goal of the survey was to open discussions on the challenges and opportunities that Austin, as a whole, is facing.

The major concerns found were:

  1. Traffic
  2. Population Growth
  3. Rising Cost of Living
  4. Water/Drought

Traffic being the top concern is not surprising. The solutions to this traffic issue that the survey found were that 85% support improving public transportation, 84% support building more roads, and 69% say the City of Austin should increase urban rail routes into congested areas of downtown Austin.

Affordability was another concern that topped this poll. Two-thirds said they were dissatisfied with housing affordability and 59% were unhappy with the cost of living. Overall, the poll showed that Austin is seen as growing faster than it can handle.

However, 87% of those polled said they were satisfied with their jobs and 71% said they were optimistic that if they lost their job, they could find an equal job in Austin within six months.

Moreover, the poll found that Austin is definitely keeping it weird as 89% believe “Austin is weird” and more than half (51%) say it is unique but becoming more similar to other major U.S. cities.

Additionally, the survey found the following to describe Austin:

  • Fastest growing city (93%)
  • Live Music Capital of the World (92%)
  • Best nightlife (90%)
  • Best dining and entertainment (89%)
  • Best city to start a business (84%)
  • Best city to start a career (79%)
  • Healthiest city (78%)

To see the complete survey go to www.zandanpoll.com.

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate, please contact Mary Lynne Gibbs at 512.431.2403 or austinluxurybroker@gmail.com. It would be an honor to earn your business.

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Lake Travis Fire Rescue

ML new 7Mary Lynne Gibbs is pleased to announce that she has been appointed the Co-Chair for the Lake Travis Fire Rescue Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC), which has been established by the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 6 (TCESD No. 6) Board of Commissioners. The role of the CAC is to advise the Board of Commissioners on policy and administrative decisions that guide the operations of Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR). The CAC serves as a link between the TCESD No. 6 Board and the public at large.

LTFR has five fire stations serving an area encompassing over 104 square miles west of Austin, including Bee Cave, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch, River Place (until it is annexed in 2017), Hamilton Pool Road, Hwy. 71 West up until Bee Creek Road, The Hills and Lake Travis.

LTFR’s mission is to minimize loss of life and property through emergency response, prevention and community involvement. This essential public service has grown in the Lake Travis area since the early 1960’s after Mansfield Dam was built, which created the Highland Lakes chain, including Lake Travis.

The vision of LTFR is to be recognized by those they serve as exceptional and innovative. They succeed in this endeavor by putting into practice their commitment to Professionalism, Leadership, Integrity, Respect, Compassion and Safety.

According to Fire Chief Robert Abbott, LTFR attempts to seek continued improvement in their services. They never stop looking for ways to improve. Additionally, LTFR continues to pursue innovative ways to serve the community’s public safety needs.

LTFR is funded through ad valorem taxes, sales tax, building inspections, plan reviews and permitting. Moreover, LTFR Community Foundation, which is in its second year, has been created to provide community awareness, funding and resources for Lake Travis Fire Rescue, necessary to maintain the highest level of service possible, safeguarding life, property and the environment. The Foundation will have its first big fundraiser in October 2014.

Mary Lynne is thrilled to be an integral part of such a top-notch program. She is excited to serve her community in this capacity and is honored to have been chosen for this appointment.

Of course, if you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate in the Austin area, please contact Mary Lynne Gibbs at 512.431.2304 or austinluxurybroker@gmail.com. It would be an honor to earn your business.