We had a great time with Kicking for Cash last Friday. Clay Richards won 1st prize (kicking for PALS), Drayton Whiteside grabbed 2nd (kicking for boys basketball), and Curran Kelly took 3rd (kicking for National Honor Society). You can find plenty of photos and videos at www.KickingForCash.com. Below is a video of 30-yard field goal attempts featuring Lizzie Patterson (Girls LaCrosse), Bryan Nguyen (Choir), Sarah Tabash (Legacies), and Curran Kelly (NHS). … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
6th Annual Kicking For Cash at Vandegrift High School
The 6th Annual Kicking for Cash will be held Friday, August 28th, during halftime of the Vandegrift football game versus Elgin High School. The game begins at 7:30pm, but come early to watch the marching band perform before the game starts. VHS students kick field goals in an effort to win cash for various school organizations. Kickers start by attempting field goals from the same distance, with those who successfully split the uprights moving back until the top three kickers have been determined. The winners … [Read more...]
What Will Happen to Interest Rates?
I am often asked about which direction interest rates are heading, both in the short term and long term. The truthful answer is that I haven't got a clue. Sure, over the long term I expect that they will rise. But the real estate industry (both brokers and lenders) have been claiming for years that the "historical low rates" will be rising soon. The average 30-year mortgage has been under 5% for about five years so I think everyone is a little tone deaf to that line. A year ago, I think most everyone was … [Read more...]
How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch – August 2015
In this edition of “How’s the Market in Steiner Ranch,” I talk about the July stats and consider if the numbers are as phenomenal as they appear. Below the video, you can find the same information in chart and text formats. To view summary and detailed sales information for all Steiner Ranch neighborhoods, check out the Neighborhood Home Sale Data section of my website. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Steiner Ranch, contact me via email or at 512-650-7300. Previous editions of How’s the Market … [Read more...]
For Sale! 12028 Montclair Bend, Austin, TX 78732
Taylor Morrison's popular Lexington floor plan backing to a greenbelt! This Steiner Ranch home has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, an office, and a game room. Beautiful deck to enjoy the back yard. There is room for a pool. If you would like more information or to schedule an exclusive showing, contact me at 512-650-7300, Craig@RealEstateInAustin.com, or use the form towards the bottom of this page. … [Read more...]
2015 Lake Travis Hot Air Balloon Flight
The 25th Annual Lake Travis Hot Air Balloon Flight will take place Saturday, August 8th, 2015. This year approximately a dozen hot air balloons will take off from Mansfield Dam Park and, if the winds are blowing in the usual direction, fly over (newly refilled) Lake Travis. The balloons usually take off around sunrise, which is scheduled for 6:53am on Saturday, but the balloonists usually begin to arrive around 6:00am. Remember, this is a weather permitting event. Also, if the wind is blowing from the wrong … [Read more...]
Austin Events – August 2015
Zilker Theatre Productions Presents Hairspray August 1 - 15 (Thursday thru Sunday): Zilker Hillside Theatre Enjoy an evening of free entertainment when you take the family to see the eight time Tony Award winning musical Hairspray! Bring your blanket and cooler filled with snacks but be sure to visit the website to brush up on protocol. Austin Pet Expo August 1 - 2: Palmer Events Center Whether you'd like to learn, shop, play, or adopt, this is an event you won't want to miss! Local and nationally … [Read more...]