March 22, 2010

Round Rock Mayor - "State of the City" Address

Do you want to know what the future holds of the City of Round Rock? Come and hear Mayor Alan McGraw address the public about economic development in Round Rock and why we are the "City of Choice." Limited seating is available and you must pay in advance at the City of Round Rock in cash or by check. Lunch is included for the $10 cost on April 7th. See the invitation below for more information.

Nicole Boynton 512-Buy-Home (289-4663)
REALTOR Austin Suburban Properties | Director - Williamson County Association of REALTORS | Twitter: @BuyHome | Facebook: RoundRockRealEstate | www.AustinTXRealEstateAgent.com

March 18, 2010

3 Car Garage, In-Ground Pool, Under $300k

New Listing on a Round Rock Home. 3609 Derby Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681

* 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath

* 2 Story - Master Down

* 3222 Sq Feet per Tax District

* Secluded Cul de Sac

* Kitchen Features Stainless Appliances, Granite Counters, and Breakfast Bar

* 2 Story Living Room with Corner Gas Log Fireplace

* Master Bath Features Split Vanity, Separate Shower/Tub, and Walk-in Closet

* Massive Upstairs Game Room with Addtional Flex Area

* Professionally Installed In-Ground Pool

* Covered Back Patio with Fan

* Hot Tub

* 3 Car Garage with Cabinet Storage and Epoxy Floors

March 17, 2010

$5 Jewelry Sale at Scott and White in Round Rock

Spring Break Shopping! $5 jewelry sale for the Scott & White Children's Bookwell program to encourage reading and literacy.

Please tell your Spring breaking friends to come by and see if there's anything they like. There are multiple items besides jewelry - hair clips, sunglasses, credit card holders, scarves, pashminas, etc.

Scott and White is located at 300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665

March 14, 2010

Free Coffee Mondays at Dunkin Donuts!

I just got this email from Dunkin Donuts and figured that on Mondays we can all use some coffee!

It's Free Coffee Mondays in March!

Austin, TX area only

Visit your local Dunkin' every Monday this month for your Free Medium Hot or Iced Coffee.

Offer valid on 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 and 3/29 at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations in the Austin, TX area only.

Price and participation may vary. Plus applicable tax. Limited time offer. No substitutes. One per person per visit.
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March 13, 2010

8143 Hawick Drive, Round Rock, TX

Wonderful 1 owner family home.Re-Roofed, painted, &new carpet March '10. Located on large cul de sac lot w/huge established trees and backs to walking trail. Extensive wood laminate downstairs. Blue Ribbon Elementary, walking distance to community center, and easy access to major roads.Three large bedrooms and 4th has double doors and closet can serve as bedroom, playroom, or office. Master suite has his and hers closets. Huge backyard has 10 x 20 covered patio w swing, mature Oak tree & 2 pecan trees.

March 11, 2010

Before and After

Which person would you rather do business with?

Below Photo Not Taken by Korey Howell

Below photo taken by Korey Howell

These pictures are both of me. Surprised? They don't look anything alike, do they? Don't you look at the one on the bottom and think "Wow, what a great picture!" The sign of a true photographer is that she will make you look amazing but still like yourself. Don't you want to put your best foot forward online and on your marketing material? Korey Howell is my photographer and if she isn't yours than you are just plain crazy!

See her amazing sale below taken directly from an email I received from her...

IT'S THE "MAKE MY NEW STUDIO WICKED AWESOME" $99 HEADSHOT SALE:
PREPAID SESSIONS ONLY $99 – BUY IN MARCH, USE ANY TIME!
We are building a new home (on Anderson Mill) and my free-standing garage will be built out as the “little studio for big shots.” I need your help to make it wicked awesome. My wish list includes ceiling mounted rails for the the lights, new computer, and wood floors. The sale won't last long so help me spread the word!
To take advantage of this once-a-year offer:
Click this link to pay online: http://headshotsbusinessportraits.com/99-headshots/
Call 512-331-7744 with your credit card
Mail a check to: 8701 W. Parmer Ln, #1121, Austin, Tx 78729
** Once your payment has been received I will email you a link to the online scheduler to make your appointment at your convenience.
Please consider this opportunity to update your headshot:
• If you have changed your hair, gained or lost weight or got a year older.
• Bring me to your office for 10 or more people.
• Get everyone in your networking group, board of directors or chamber to participate.
• For LinkedIn, Plaxo, Facebook or Twitter.
• For your website, blog, business card or brochure.
• For Internet dating.
• Buy a Gift Certificate for a friend or family member.
If you don’t need a new shot, that’s cool, but would you do me favor?
Tell one person, forward this email to 3 people, Twitter about it or write a post on Facebook!
Photographer standing by!
Korey Howell

March 9, 2010

Round Rock West

Round Rock West is my neighborhood. I fought my husband tooth and nail when we were looking for homes because I wanted a shiny new house in Behrens Ranch. My husband and I both grew up in Round Rock and had differing opinions about what was most important in our new home. I grew up in Stone Canyon/Fern Bluff in a house that was brand new when we moved in but my husband spent his childhood in an older home in Round Rock West.
When we bought our previous home we were newly married with no kids and a 3 bedroom with a study fit us perfectly. Fast forward to two kids later and we found that our one story, 2100 square foot house wasn’t working for us. We needed 4 bedrooms and a game room because kids have a lot of stuff! We had looked for homes off and on but our house sold and suddenly we had to make a decision about where and what we were going to buy.
My list of “wants” in a new home went something like this: good schools, built within last 10 years, great neighborhood, west side of I-35, easy access to highways, 4 bedrooms + a game room, and a decent size yard. My husband’s list was more like: Large backyard, lots of garage space, tons of trees, and 4 bedrooms. What did we end up with? We bought a 30 year old home, on ½ acre lot, tons of trees, oversize 4 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 2 game rooms, and it is next to the train tracks!
At this point you might think I asked for a divorce from my husband but I didn’t. In fact we both fell in love with the house we now live in because of all the things it already had and all of the potential for more. Even the train doesn’t bother me and the kids think it is “so cool.”
Our house is the quintessential Round Rock West home. We have a stunning lot with so many trees that you could be standing in the backyard when it rains and not even know it was raining. The kids can play baseball, have a playscape, and we still have room for that eventual pool. The house was built in 1977 but has had some updating and remodeling by previous owners so it doesn’t wallpaper but does have popcorn ceilings!
The beauty of a home in Round Rock West is the ability to make slow updates as the family grows and our needs change. We have the incredible capability to add-on to the house in almost any direction due to the size of our lot. We could enclose our 1000 square feet of garage and quickly go from 2414 square feet to 3414 square feet! This gives us great flexibility because right now our kids are young and master up makes sense but in a few more years we may want a master down…I love my home even though it is the total opposite of everything that I was sure I wanted.
Homes in Round Rock West are unique, offer beautiful landscape/lots, and also provide the benefit of an exemplary rated elementary school plus middle and high school in walking distance. If you are like me and dream of moving up to Behrens Ranch or Mira Vista you may find that you can create your dream home by buying an older home in Round Rock West and tweaking it just a bit. Give it a look because your dream home may not be where you expect to find it.

Arbor Place Round Rock

Looking to get in to an executive neighborhood within the city limits of Round Rock, Texas? A new gated community has come to town and this is your chance to catch it early and get your choice of lots. Being located within the city of Round Rock typically provides the benefit of lower taxes and use of city of Round Rock resources.

Arbor Place is located near 620 off of Smyers Lane. If you take 620 towards St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, turn on Wyoming Springs, then take an immediate left on Smyers.

Arbor place offers some lots as large as .25 acres from David Weekly Homes. Originally Meritage Homes was slated to build in this area also but has since pulled out and been replaced by Highland Homes. Home prices begin in the high $400’s and the convenience of the location is unbeatable.

Within a few miles you have access to groceries at HEB, pharmacy at Walgreens, multiple gas stations, retail shopping at La Frontera, and major employers like Dell, Round Rock Medical, and Sysco. Buying a home in Arbor place is an easy decision and Round Rock real estate is a great value.

Currently Arbor Place feeds to RRISD Schools including Exemplary Rated - Brushy Creek Elementary, Cedar Valley Middle School, and Round Rock High School. School ratings and boundaries are subject to change and you are responsible to consult Round Rock Independent School District for most current information.

The Arbor Place Model Home for David Weekley is located at 2104 Park Place Circle, Round Rock, TX 78681.

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