Category Archives: Single Family Homes

How to be the Queen or King of Your Castle in Austin, TX

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Austin Castles Needing Queens and Kings This one’s for all you castle lovers, appreciators of lavish buildings, and those who like to live extravagantly.  In case you were or were not aware, Austin houses many castles that are a sight … Continue reading →

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Western Oaks Neighborhood: Keeping Austin Green, for Mother Earth

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Western Oaks’ Green Space is Attracting Buyers Western Oaks, a little-known neighborhood tucked away in the southwest corner of Austin, is drawing a wave of home buyers, attracted by green space and well built houses ripe for updating. Western Oaks … Continue reading →

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New Construction in Bouldin Creek Area

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

Bouldin Creek Booming With New Development Bouldin Creek is emerging as the new sweet spot of South Austin.  The neighborhood is close to downtown, offers scenic views, features century-old trees, and includes properties ripe for makeover. South 1st Street is … Continue reading →

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First Time Homebuyers Part II

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

First Time Homebuying Part II Based on my July 22, 2011 Blog, a lot of folks are still interested in buying their first home.  In response to a number of questions about first time buying, I am adding a First … Continue reading →

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Visit to East Austin’s Holly St. Neighborhood, aka, the Garden District

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

In this video, Sam shows us around the Garden District, located just east of I-35 and centered around Cesar Chavez St. and Waller St. Incoming search terms:holly street neighborhood austin

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The Other South Austin Neighborhood

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Sam Carroll Leave a comment

When South Austin comes to mind, many people think of Travis Heights. But another neighborhood south of the river is on the rise – Bouldin Creek. Bouldin Creek is by far the hippest. It has the charm of Travis Heights … Continue reading →

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Tips for First Time Homebuyers

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Sam Carroll 1 Comment

Less than one-third of home purchases in June were made by first-time buyers, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. In the past, as much as one-half of all purchases were made by first-time buyers. So, what’s the problem? Financing! … Continue reading →

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