Archive for July, 2008

Lake Austin

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | 4 Comments »

Lake Austin is a beautiful reservoir located on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas.  It was created in 1939 with the construction of the Tom Miller Dam.  Lake Austin is ... Read more..

Bellagio Estates on Lake Austin

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in Austin Real Estate | 1 Comment »

The beautiful, gated waterfront community of Bellagio Estates located in Steiner Ranch is one of the last big developments of Lake Austin. The beautiful pristine building sites are the perfect ... Read more..

Texas is a Popular Retirement Hot Spot

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Austin Real Estate | 1 Comment »

Retirement studies for the past ten years have been showing that baby boomers are looking to be active, close to their families, near cities, cultural amenities and good health care ... Read more..

Austin may be moving to a 4 day work week

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | 1 Comment »

Austin is taking measures to help reduce energy costs while boosting employee moral. Counties around Texas are contemplating a 4 day work week.  A four day work week would save ... Read more..

Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave Texas

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | 2 Comments »

Exceptional shopping awaits you at the Hill Country Galleria as does eclectic dining and an array of entertainment.  With more than 150 acres its easy to lose yourself in Bee ... Read more..

West Fifth Street in Austin is being transformed

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | 3 Comments »

West Fifth Street is one of the main streets into Austin and it is undergoing an extensive revitalization.  This area in the past was a collection of car lots, warehouses, ... Read more..

Balcones Country Club & Spicewood Golf Course

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | Comments Off

The Balcones Country Club was first opened back in 1959 as a nine-hole private course.  In the 1970s the back nine was developed and then followed by an additional 18-hole ... Read more..

Pressler taking advantage of the West Fifth Sreet Renovation in Austin, Texas

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 Posted in Austin Real Estate | 1 Comment »

Gables and Capital City partners have joined forces to create "Pressler", a new building project in Austin on the newly revitalized West Fifth Street in Austin.  "Pressler" will have 168 ... Read more..

Onion Creek Club-The Best Private Golf Club in Austin

Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | 1 Comment »

Onion Creek Golf Club in Austin, Texas was founded in 1974 by Jimmy Demaret the legendary three-time Masters Champion and the golf icon Jimmie Connolly. In 1996, Ben Crenshaw and ... Read more..

The Hills of Lakeway, an exceptional Austin Country Club

Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Posted in Austin Living | 1 Comment »

Introducing the secluded retreat of the Hills at Lakeway situated just of the shores of beautiful Lake Travis.  the Hills offers private golf, tennis courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pool ... Read more..