My Best Testimonial Yet Brian Rugg - Rugg Realty LLC Sun City Texas          This is to recommend the real estate services of Brian Rugg and Rugg Realty.   When we decided to move to Sun City, the smartest thing We did was to secure the services of Brian at Rugg Realty. From the first day, and first email to Brian we were treated to service that I didn't know existed anymore. Smart, informed, personable, and comes with a knowledge of Sun City that made our transition as easy and as pleasant as it can be.   Because of Brian's connections we were able to secure a temporary residence, while he found the ideal house. A house that was not listed MLS, A property for sale that he personally discovered in one of the best neighborhoods, and met our strict criteria. The house already had two offe... 12/04/2013

La Conterra Neighborhood of Georgetown, 78626 zip code (Sold another one) 1401 Crested Butte Way, in Georgetown Closed 11/27/2013. La Conterra Community of Georgetown Texas offers many optional floor plans in master planned community. Located close to IH-35 and SH-130 * Short drive to Dell, Scott & White University Medical Hospital and Seton Medical Center * Located in the highly desirable Community and TEA "Recognized" Georgetown Independent School District San Gabriel Park, located nearby, offers a skate park, football field, tennis court, recreation center, flower garden and soccer/softball fields * Georgetown offers lower property taxes than surrounding areas.   Commuter friendly and close to I-35 and SH-130 Toll Short drive to Dell, Scott & White University Medical Hospital and Se... 11/30/2013

    Sun City Texas gives Thumbs Up to BB’s Fried Turkey       One of the nice things about living in Sun city Texas is that there a lot of service industry folks close by to tackle almost any job one can think of. More on the breadth of service offered in later posts.  Today’s post is about Thanksgiving (yeah) and BB’s Home Cooking who whips up fried turkey dinners for all who want one.  I’m sure we have memories of spending hours in the kitchen (yes I cook too) preparing the family’s Thanksgiving dinner.  Whether at our home, or off to Grandma’s, preparation was extensive.  Now that we are in Sun City Texas, we let BB’s home cooking do the heavy lifting and prepare the meal.   x   BB’s is located on William’s Drive just a short distance from the Sun City entrance.  They have been in th... 11/28/2013

Sun City TX Real Estate Report $/Sq Ft 13 mo rolling total Oct. 2013     If you are considering an Active Adult lifestyle in a 55+ Community and want to learn more about the advantages of the Del Webb masterpiece called Sun City Texas located in Georgetown, Texas 78633, give Brian Rugg of Rugg Realty a call.  Rugg Realty specializes in Sun City Texas real estate helping buyers purchase a new home directly from Del Webb and re-sale homes from private owners.  We act as you buyer agent making certain you are properly represented and the seller pays our fee.  We guarantee you will spend less making your new home purchase using Rugg Realty as your broker!  Let us show you how.   If you are selling a home in Sun City Texas, contact Brian Rugg for a no nonsense market analysis and selling pla... 11/07/2013

Sun City TX Real Estate Report October 2013 frorm Rugg Realty LLC Text Version Below   October 2013 Results   See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com     October-13 October-12   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $157,000 $139,000 12.9% High $646,000 $338,000 91.1% Average $239,843 $195,325 22.8% Median $221,475 $170,000 30.3% Units Sold 30 26 15.4%           Oct YTD 13 Oct YTD 12   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $126,000 $110,000 14.5% High $750,000 $482,500 55.4% Average $232,584 $209,353 11.1% Median $218,000 $191,000 14.1% Units Sold 393 332 18.4%   Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS November 2, 2013   Month of Oct. 2013 – Octoberrebounded from the unexpectedly soft September resultswith 30 units sold vs. 26 one year ago, a 15% i... 11/07/2013

    Would you use a Boston real estate agent to buy a home in Los Angles?     Would you use a Boston real estate agent to buy a home in Los Angles?  Ridiculous, right?  Would you use a Dallas real estate agent to help you find a home in Houston?  No way!  So, why on earth would you use an Austin TX agent to purchase a home in Sun City Texas? x   Austin is geographically close to Sun City Texas, located in Georgetown, TX, but we are worlds apart.  Sun City TX is a premier 55+ active adult community and the flagship of the Del Webb fleet.   Sun City has a strong Home Owner’s Association (HOA) that makes it highly desirable to many who want to call this home, but a turn off for a few.   The community standards in Sun City Texas are high and it takes a broker or an agent who know Sun City T... 11/06/2013

  106 Buttercup Georgetown TX 78633 - Sun City's Best Value in 2013 For more information visit:   www.106Buttercup.com Marketed Exclusively by Rugg Realty LLC   10/18/2013

  Sun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales Summary $/Sq Ft of Sold Properties 13 mo rolling total September, 2013 10/18/2013

    Sun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales Summary     September 2013 Results See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com Text Version      September-13 September-12   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $147,500 $131,800 11.9% High $370,000 $369,500 0.1% Average $245,798 $210,518 16.8% Median $246,750 $210,000 17.5% Units Sold 28 43 -34.9%           Sept YTD 13 Sept YTD 12   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $126,000 $110,000 14.5% High $750,000 $482,500 55.4% Average $232,520 $212,045 9.7% Median $219,900 $195,000 12.8% Units Sold 365 313 16.6%   Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS October 14, 2013      Month of Sept. 2013 – The volume of sales was off 35% compared to one year ago.  This has only happened one other time this year, ... 10/18/2013

As a born-again foodie (I was a very picky eater the first two decades of my life - got to that age in Texas without eating Mexican food OR BBQ!), I try a lot of restaurants, BBQ joints, dives, biergarten's, and other such sources of divine eats.  Each Friday, right here, I'll be sharing with you a treasure from my list of Must Eat findings.  Today, we'll be visiting The Hollow, on Austin Avenue on the downtown Square in Georgetown, just west of the Courthouse.        The Hollow is a French Brasserie with delicious food in an elegant setting.  I first experienced its delights when a fellow agent and I were looking for a quiet place to have lunch and do some planning for an upcoming event.  The Hollow was new in town, and it's just a block from our office (Danger, Will Robinson!), so we ... 10/11/2013

The Real Estate Market in the Georgetown area is evolving. The market update video for the month of July will show you the numbers and statistics for Georgetown. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel or visit our website to see more market update videos for Central Texas areas and to get more information about Georgetown. Stats for Sold Homes in Georgetown 08/19/2013

As I told you all earlier, I recently changed brokers to Goldwasser Real Estate.  Goldwasser Real Estate opened a Georgetown, Texas, office, and on First Friday, August 2, we're having a Grand Opening (read:  PARTY!!!!!) to celebrate.  We're having the event in conjunction with First Friday, and we're located just a block from the Georgetown Square, so you can include visiting all the great shops and restaurants and listening to the live music as well as the food, music, and fun at Goldwasser Real Estate.  Details are below.  I hope to see you there - ALL of you!    07/28/2013

As a true bibliophile (read: reading addict - I'll read the print on the back of a contact solutions bottle if there's nothing else around to read!), I'm obviously enamored of libraries.  And the Georgetown Public Library is high on my list of places to spend time.  Not only because of the books, both to check out and in their used bookstore, Second Hand Prose, not only because of the Red Poppy Cafe where pastries and coffee are available, not only because of the occasional live music events and other activities, but because of the art scattered throughout the building on a rotating basis.  I love art, too, and especially sculpture.  One of my delights is to arrive and, before I've even entered the building, see what new sculpture awaits me outside the entrance.  There are a couple of p... 07/21/2013

      Del Webb Sun City Texas New Home Price Increase July 16, 2013     The least expensive new home in Sun City Texas, located in Georgetown, TX is now $162,990.00 for a Mariposa model 1157 sq ft home.  Options/upgrades and lot premiums are extra. The least expensive re-sale home currently on the market is a 1085 sq ft Berry model listed at $152,500.00. Current re-sale inventory in Sun City Texas is at an all time low with just 28 homes listed for sale as of July 17th at 9AM in the morning. This is inventory is just 2.5 weeks supply.   If you want to make a purchase of a new home or a re-sale home in Sun City Texas, call Rugg Realty LLC and have one of you agents help you find and secure the home you are looking for. 512-966-3200 or Brian@RuggRealty.com.   If you are considering an Act... 07/17/2013

The progression of the Real Estate Market in Georgetown Texas is shifting. This monthly market update video will show you the June 2013 numbers for Georgetown. You can view more updates with our monthly market videos for other areas in Central Texas. Check out our YouTube channel or visit our website to get more information about Georgetown and surrounding Central Texas areas. Stats for Sold Homes in Georgetown 07/15/2013

Estates of Westlake Homes Estates of Westlake is in Georgetown, Texas and is a beautiful real estate community. Homes in Estates of Westlake have an average listing price of $559,000. In 2012, 10 homes were sold in Estates of Westlake real estate, and each was on the market for an average of 161 days. Estates of Westlake real estate homes are in a small real estate community of only custom built homes. Estates of Westlake real estate is connected to a real estate community called the Woods and adjacent to Fountainwood. Estates of Westlake real estate homes can be found by heading west on Williams Dr, turning left on Jim Hog, turning right on Diamond Trail, and turning left on Highland Springs Lane. Real estate homes in Estates of Westlake have about 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.   Search ... 07/10/2013

Escalera Ranch Homes Escalera Ranch is a unique and magnificent piece of real estate in the gorgeous hill country of Texas. Homes in the real estate of Escalera Ranch are in Georgetown, Texas and have features such as big porches, tall windows, native stone, and standing seam metal roofs. Homes in Escalera Ranch real estate have land that is split into three areas: conservancy area, native area, and developable area. The Conservancy area of Escalera Ranch homes is made up of a 25-ft wall of plants and bushes. Real estate homes in Escalera ranch begin at the 550s and are created by designers such as Partners in Building.   Search Escalera Ranch Real Estate Search Georgetown Real Estate   Escalera Ranch Real Estate Homes in Escalera Ranch real estate are located off of FM 2243 on the bord... 07/10/2013

Location of Heritage Oaks Homes  Located just a few miles west of Interstate 35 which connects Heritage Oaks homes with the wider Central Texas region and surrounding area, these Georgetown homes offer an active lifestyle in the stunning Texas Hill Country. Heritage Oaks real estate is located close to local dinning and entertainment around Georgetown due to its central location on Shell Road. Lake Georgetown is located only five miles from any Heritage Oaks homes for sale. Local golf courses include Sun City and several other public course in the wider Georgetown area. And the nearby San Gabriel Park is a perfect place for relaxation and recreation with several walking trails, playground, fishing, and open spaces. Because of its central location in the city, these Georgetown Homes have... 07/09/2013

    Sun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales Summary $/Sq Ft of Sold Properties 13 mo rolling total June, 2013 07/09/2013

      Sun City Texas Real Estate Report© & Home Sales Summary   June 2013 Results   See online at www.SunCityTexasRealEstateReport.com         June-13 June-12   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $150,000 $124,250 20.7% High $750,000 $482,500 55.4% Average $235,185 $216,456 8.7% Median $225,000 $186,500 20.6% Units Sold 41 42 -2.4%           June YTD 13 June YTD 12   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year Low $126,000 $110,000 14.5% High $750,000 $482,500 55.4% Average $229,670 $213,193 7.7% Median $210,800 $193,000 9.2% Units Sold 235 179 31.3% Data gathered from ACTRIS MLS July 3, 2013     Month of June 2013 - As predicted last month, this is the first time in a year monthly sales did not exceed prior year.  This has nothing to do with demand, it is... 07/08/2013