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Highland Lakes Re-Cap

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:23:02 +0000

Lake Travis

Central Texas boasts some of the most scenic lakes in all of the state. Several dams along the Colorado River form the Highland Lakes chain – a series of lakes that feature limestone canyons, big Hill Country views, blue waters and spectacular waterfalls. Check out the series of blogs on the individual lakes making up the Highland Lakes chain to learn more about each of these unique waterways:

Highland Lakes Part One: Lake Austin

Highland Lakes Part Two: Lake Travis

Highland Lakes Part Three: Lake Marble Falls

Highland Lakes Part Four: Lake LBJ

Highland Lakes Part Five: Inks Lake

Highland Lakes Part 6: Lake Buchanan

What’s all the Hoopla about Austin’s AquaPalooza?

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:23:15 +0000

Free fun for family and friends at The World’s Largest Boating Event in over 100 waterways presented by Sea Ray Boats.

Get your aqua funk on Friday, July 9 when AquaPalooza week kicks into high gear with a wave of water activities taking place on Lake Travis near Austin, Texas.

The day starts early when the water grid opens at 7 a.m. to boaters for an organized boating event with 2,000 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

From noon to 2 p.m., the Battle of the Bands competition rocks the airwaves when local band compete for an opening act spot at the Signature event on Saturday, July 10. Later in the day, from 2-7:30, favorite local bands stay dry while playing on land for boaters and land lovers alike.

On Saturday, the Signature AquaPalooza event ramps up at The Reserve at Calcasieu Point, mile marker 22 on Lake Travis near Austin, Texas. At noon, music rocks the main stage with performers Jerrod Niemann, Matt Stillwell, Joanna Smith, Lee Brice, and the Battle of the Bands winner playing until 5 p.m. when headliner Brad Paisley takes the stage.

Then on Sunday, July 4, families will thrill to fireworks display bursting in the skies over Texas’s beaches, parks, and rivers, an exhilarating colorful celebration.

Don’t miss the next several fun-filled days and nights ahead.

Check the insert at the AquaPalooza website for more information on all scheduled events occurring throughout the week.

Highland Lakes Part 6: Lake Buchanan

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:40:28 +0000

Bluebonnets on Lake Buchanan

The largest of the Highland Lakes chain, Lake Buchanan has 22,333 acres of surface water and over 124 miles of shoreline. Over two miles in length, Buchanan Dam was completed in 1939 to form the lake, the first in the Highland Lakes chain. The lake features a beach-like shoreline that is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. Lake Buchanan is also well-known for its striped bass fishing and the lake is also stocked with white bass, largemouth bass and catfish.

The most famous of all Lake Buchanan’s residents is the American bald eagle which resides along the cliffs formed by the Colorado River Canyon upstream from the main body of the lake. Guideboats take visitors along scenic tours to spot bald eagles and view the waterfalls spilling over the cliffs.

Public camping is available at 3 LCRA maintained parks – Cedar Point Recreation Area, Black Rock Park and Canyon of the Eagles. Much of the land around the lake is privately owned and most lodging is through small, family run business renting out cottages, lodges and homes.

The oldest winery in the Texas Hill Country, Fall Creek Vineyards, sits at the confluence of Fall Creek and Lake

Fall Creek Spilling Into Lake Buchanan

Buchanan. Visitors have a chance to sample award winning wines and see the dramatic 90 ft. waterfall as Fall Creek empties into Lake Buchanan.

Lake Buchanan is located in both Burnet and Llano counties with the towns of Tow, Bluffton and Buchanan Dam bordering the lake. Located 60 miles northwest of Austin, Lake Buchanan offers real privacy and a sense of space.

Looking for real estate along Lake Buchanan? Check out our spectacular 7 acre waterfront estate featuring an 8,000 sf home with 3 levels of phenomenal lake views.

Highland Lakes Part Five: Inks Lake

Highland Lakes Part Four: Lake LBJ

Highland Lakes Part Three: Lake Marble Falls

Highland Lakes Part Two: Lake Travis

Highland Lakes Part One: Lake Austin

Lake Travis Waterfront Acreage

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:51:05 +0000

177 Main Body Lake Travis Waterfront Acres Located Across from the Confluence of Lake Travis and the Pedernales River. Very Accessible Main Body Waterfront. Additional Acres Available.

177 acres located in a gated community off Singleton Bend Road

4,000 ft. of main body Lake Travis waterfront just across from the confluence of Lake Travis and the Pedernales River

Land is cleaned and cleared of most brush

Gorgeous waterfront and Lake Travis views

Cleared land reveals big mature trees including hundreds of post oaks throughout

Good elevations provide for many different build sites

Recent all weather roads throughout property

2 wells and electricity on property

Water and telephone available to property

Located off Singleton Bend Rd. – 10 minutes to Lago Vista, 45 minutes to downtown Austin

Additional Acreage Available

Find Out More About This Property By Clicking Here

The Highland Lakes Part 5: Inks Lake

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:28:48 +0000

Located on the Highland Lakes Chain between Lake Buchanan and Lake LBJ, Inks Lake is a 4.2 mile lake formed by Inks Dam. Inks Dam, constructed from 1936 to 1938, has no floodgates and the power plant is the smallest in the Highland Lakes chain. A small amount of water can be released through hydroelectric generation, but the bulk of floodwater passes over an uncontrolled spillway. Buchanan Dam and Inks Dam work in tandem to release water downstream.
Inks Lake is the second smallest of the Highland Lakes, measuring 832 acres. The lake maintains a constant level of 887 ft. above sea level and is 3,000 ft. across at its widest point. Inks Lake State Park is 1201 acres along the lake and features camping, fishing, boating, backpacking and a 9 hole golf course. The most famous feature of Inks Lake is “The Devil’s Waterhole,” a popular place for rock climbing and cliff jumping. Texas Parks and Wildlife has a great video about the lake here.

Spectacular Hill Country Views on 100 Acres

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:05:14 +0000

Sunset Views

Part of the 2008 Wimberley Home Tour this ranch home showcases stunning views from a hilltop setting. A paved drive winds through the 100+ acres to the 3,600+ SF home. Big windows throughout feature phenomenal views of the Hill Country. High end finish includes gourmet kitchen, stone walls & accents, Italian tile & white oak floors, luxurious master suite & tile patio surrounding a peaceful garden courtyard.

The land is well cared for with some pasture area along with big oaks. This ranch is exempt for low taxes. This is one of the finest Hill Country showplaces on the market. Minutes to Wimberley.

48+ acre estate minutes to downtown Austin

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:00:25 +0000

Pond on 48 acres

Live the country life 20 minutes to downtown! This 4,000 SF ranchette is located on 28+ manicured acres with mature trees and groomed land – an additional 20 acres is available. A big highlight is the deep, stocked pond with a fishing pier – perfect for enjoying evening sunsets. The home features open living areas extending to the vaulted, covered patio looking to the pool with waterfall. A “party barn” includes a wet bar, half bath, outdoor BBQ area as well as dining area and room for a pool table! The 20 acre tract connected to this piece features an intermittent creek, huge oaks and great views from a hilltop. This property is fully fenced and gated on 3 county maintained roads. Only 4 miles from the “Y” at Oak Hill and 20 minutes to downtown Austin. Pricing and other information can be found here.

Creative Real Estate Marketing Specialist Needed

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:18:52 +0000

Business is booming and we need some help! We are looking for a sharp, witty marketing person who can handle marketing our listings and who is on top of new and emerging technologies – especially as they relate to the real estate business.

Who We’d Like to Meet:

You have experience in the real estate business and have a real estate license or a getting a real estate license

You are highly proficient in all Microsoft Office products

You have enviable Photoshop/Creative Suite skills

You love to blog and are very familiar with blogware such as Wordpress – you want to show us your very successful blog

Familiarity with tracking and compiling web site data

When you’re not working (or sometimes when you are), you’re networking on Facebook, Twitter and that newest site that no one’s discovered – yet

You listen well and don’t want to be told what to do over and over again

Your friends and family envy your organizational skills

You like to take the ball and run but don’t mind a little direction along the way

You have a reliable form of transportation

Please submit resume and cover letter by clicking on this link!

Thanks,

The Dave Murray Team

www.DMTX.com

Rare 20 Acres in Southwest Austin

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:34:48 +0000

Intermittent Creek

Just listed over at DMTX.com, beautiful, gated wooded 20 acre estate lot with a small, intermittent creek. This property is located only 4.7 miles from the “Y” at Oak Hill, offering downtown convenience and country living. Many possibilities – family estate, fantastic horse property. Most cedars and brush have been cleared. Ready to build your dream home on a hilltop with excellent views or nestled privately among giant oaks and other mature trees. The creek bottom is the perfect place to build a fishing pond under the shady

Big Oak

trees. This property is wildlife exempt and the taxes for 2009 were only $51! Frontage on 2 county maintained roads. It is hard to find something this size, cleared and ready to build only 20 minutes to downtown. Follow this link for more information.

The Perfect Horse Property – Now Reduced & More Acreage Available!

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:27:40 +0000

Horses in the Lush Fields

Imagine turning your horses out onto the 50 acres lush grasses in soft, sandy loam soil of this magnificent luxury ranch located in McDade, TX. Green rolling hills provide the perfect backdrop to the stunning 6,800+ SF home with stables and barn.

Home on Property

Looking for more land? Up to 373 additional acres are available to make this horse paradise in a one-of-a-kind setting.

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