Sun City Texas Active Adult Community in Georgetown, TX Cowan Creek Amenity Center Now Open This facility is world class in every respect. Out door swimming pool, indoor swimming pool, work out room with numerous machines, upstairs aerobic room with a great view, and plenty of meeting rooms for special activities.  To see more photos & details about this facility and all that Sun City Texas in Georgetown TX has to offer visit: http;//www.SunCityTexasHomesForSaleOnline.com for an introduction to the community or e-mail me at Brian@RuggRealty.com     08/04/2010

  I refuse to take listings and I hope others do too.   The very idea of a listing is alien to me.  I'm not sure what metal picture you have when you talk about listing a property, but the picture many consumers have is one of the simple task of entering their home into MLS, collect a big fee, and be gone.  That's not for me. On the other hand, I am keenly interested in being a homeowner's marketing specialist.  In this role I can let my skills and talents as a marketer shine, and bring genuine value to the process of getting their home sold.  My fee is now worth every penny I charge, or more.  Active Rain can help.  When we are entering a blog post we are asked if the post is a listing.  I suggest this be changed to ask, is this post a home you are marketing?  Yes, I know it more words... 08/04/2010

  Sun City Texas July Year To Date Home Sales Results 2010 vs 2009     July YTD 10 July YTD 09   Summary Sale Price Sale Price Change from prior year High $475,000 $385,000 23.4% Low $115,000 $116,950 -1.7% Average $207,253 $202,608 2.3% Median $185,000 $189,000 -2.1% Units Sold 180 159 13.2% 08/02/2010

  Sun City Texas July Homes Sales & Market Report 2010 vs 2009   July-10 July-09 % change 2010 vs 2009 Summary Sale Price Sale Price   High $375,000 $370,000 1.35% Low $126,000 $124,000 1.61% Average $212,327 $219,655 -3.34% Median $190,750 $196,000 -2.68% Number of Homes Sold 28 30 -6.67%    For additional details or specific questions, please call Brian Rugg 512-240-4560 or e-mail Brian@RuggRealty.com 08/02/2010

So you are a real estate Expert------Really? I see an awful lot of real estate sales people and brokers profess to be an expert.   With so many self proclaimed exerts around it's a wonder any other agent can sell anything, but they do.  Could it be that an expert isn't the end all it implies? In my early days in the corporate world I learn a handy lesson about what we learn and what we know and that things fall into a hierarchy. First there is Data                 Then Information                                 Then Knowledge                                                 Then Understanding                                                                 And Finally Wisdom The internet has loads of information, yet it has not replaced top realtors.  One may argue that the information i... 08/02/2010

My apologies for the loss of formatting when I post this. If you would like the orginginal sent to your e-mail, please contact me at Brian@RuggRealty.com and I will gladly send. Market Analysis Report July 25, 2010 For All 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Homes for Sale In Sun City Texas located in Georgetown, TX   Property Type: Residential Status: Active, Active Contingent Number of Properties: 163 1 Bedroom Listings = 1  BedsBathsSqFtListing PriceLP/SqFtSelling PriceSP/SqFtSP/LPSP/OLPDOM High 1 1 949 $125,000 $131.72 $0 $0 0% 0% 53 Low 1 1 949 $125,000 $131.72 $0 $0 0% 0% 53 Average 1 1 949 $125,000 $131.72 $0 $0 0% 0% 53 Median 1 1 949 $125,000 $131.72 $0 $0 0% 0% 53 2 Bedrooms Listings = 94  BedsBathsSqFtListing PriceLP/SqFtSelling PriceSP/SqFtSP/LPSP/OLPDOM High 2 2 2,914 $395,000 $166.88 $0... 07/29/2010

It’s not too often you find an active adult community offering custom homes. That’s just what you’ll find at Heritage Oaks in Georgetown, Texas. This stunning Texas community of just 398 homes in an exclusive, yet welcoming, resort-style community for adults age 55 and better. This Jimmy Jacobs community is perfect for the most discerning homebuyer who wants a unique home to fit their needs just perfectly.The location of Heritage Oaks offers residents serene privacy tucked away in historic Georgetown yet still close to everyday conveniences, retail shopping, entertainment venues, world-class golf and renowned medical facilities. Shoppers seeking an ideal location for active adult living in Texas will appreciate the close proximity to downtown Austin just 30 minutes away. Austin offers w... 07/13/2010

Well - it's time for the Berry Creek subdivision in Georgetown, TX stats again!  Here is what the current market is looking like, as compared to June of 2009: First, lets take a look at the median sold price of homes in our subdivision: We are still up 8% over last year, even though it has dropped some since last month.    Now the number of homes on the market:   Looks like we are significantly down over last year, still.  36 homes active on the market, which is almost 30% fewer than last year in June.  Still seems like a lot of For Sale signs are out there, though!   Now for average days on market... The days on market has increased 26% to 97.  Seems to be fairly typical for the last 3 months of data, however.   Last but not least, the number of units sold look like this: Down over las... 07/12/2010

 The Williamson County Brown Santa “Christmas in July” Family Fair was little “greener” this year.  With the intent of being more environmentally friendly, this year's race participants received recyclable bags provided by Wal-Mart and HEB. The Sheriff’s Office monitored the trail with bike patrols and the race was led by propane gas powered ATV Bobcats. Waste Management, a sponsor of the race, was also in attendance to inform people about recycling options.  Environmentally friendly compostable corn plastic cups were used at water stations in place of disposable water bottles. Kids in attendance had a special treat bouncing on the moonwalk donated for the day by the  Shane T White Team with RE/MAX Town & Country. The event took place on Saturday, July 10, at the Williamson County South... 07/11/2010

  All the rain and cooler weather have been wonderful these past few days.  Thank goodness we haven't had to worry about high temperatures and drought this summer!     All of us in Sun City are still abiding by the assigned watering days, but things are really wonderful here this summer.  Sun City is definitely the place to be right now.  Flowers are everywhere and everything is so green and pretty.  Houses around the nation may not be selling, but here in Georgetown business is booming.  There has never been a better time to list your home or relocate here.  Summertime in Sun City is always filled with lots of grandchildren and happy but tired grandparents.  Don't you wish you were here with us right this minute?  We look forward to you visiting us soon.    07/09/2010

One of the great things about Georgetown is the local hike and bike trail system. The City maintains a several trails that essentially begin at San Gabriel Park. From here you can take the South fork trail to the downtown area and visit the square for shopping or dining or continue to follow the trail to Blue Hole swimming area.  For those a bit more energetic, The North fork of the San Gabriel river trail will take from the San Gabriel park all the way to the Dam at Lake Georgetown. From there you can visit several LCRA parks or connect to the Goodwater trail, a 26 mile trail around the lake.    There are several trail heads and multiple access points to the Goodwater Trail system allowing for short day hikes or multi day trips. The most common starting point for a hike along Lake Geor... 06/28/2010

Berry Creek Market Stats As promised, here are some of the market statistics for Berry Creek in Georgetown, Texas.  There is some interesting things happening, such as median cost going up 30K from May 2009 to May 2010..... The price is trending upwards for the last 90 days as well.   Also, we have months of inventory reducing.   That just means if we were to sell all the houses currently on the market, without adding any more, at the rate they are currently selling, it would take "X" number of months to sell what we have.   Here's a visual on that: Even though the numbers have been trending up the last few months, we are still 25% down from May of last year.   And, of course, it bears repeating that the actual number of homes on the market is down 21% over last year....   I hope this h... 06/26/2010

  I am sure it’s not too late to check out the new programs at the Georgetown Library. June 3rd was the kick-off date for some great summer fun to be found during the months of June and July at your local Georgetown library. Mark your calendars so you can get your kids ready for the fun library activities listed below: ■      Tuesday mornings each week will be the time for special performances (clowns, musicians, story tellers, and more) for kids ages 4-7 and craft time for those who are 7 and older. ■      Wednesdays there will be performances suitable for all ages—such things as a zoo show, Mad Science, and a magic show–but children generally need to be able to sit quietly to watch a presentation that lasts about 45 minutes. ■      Activities on Thursdays will be mixed, sometimes a st... 06/18/2010

Blue Santa is back and will be coming to City Lights Theatres to help children in Georgetown during the premier of Toy Story 3. If you are planning on seeing Toy Story 3, why not do it on June 18 or 19 at the City Lights Theatres and bring in a toy for a donation. In exchange for the donation you will get a free 46-ounce popcorn. All toys will be donated to the Georgetown Blue Santa program. You can also make cash donations to the Blue Santa program at the concession counter.Georgetown Blue Santa is a program of the Georgetown Police Department to provide toys to children inGeorgetown during the Christmas season. The program assists children from low- and moderate-income families in Georgetown. What a great way to put a smile on a child’s face during a special time of the year. City Lig... 06/13/2010

Georgetown, Texas is home to Del Webb’s resort-style active adult community, Sun City Texas. Here residents enjoy the charm of small-town living yet also appreciate being just a short drive from the excitement and culture of nearby Austin. Sun City Texas is set on 5,300 acres of impeccably manicured grounds and is planned to feature 7,500 homes upon completion. The community grand opened in 1995 and is now one of the most popular active adult communities in Texas. Texas retirement communities have been gaining in popularity thanks to the beautiful Texas weather and lower cost of living. Sun City Texas is just 35 miles north of Austin which is home to fantastic shopping, new & exciting restaurants and a vibrant music scene. Of course residents of Sun City Texas Del Webb happily enjoy hav... 06/12/2010

So, the other day I was visiting with a neighbor, and they said "there sure are alot of homes for sale in Berry Creek right now! ...." I actually agreed with him, because it sure did seem like there were alot of new "For Sale" signs going up recently - especially in our immediate area.  After looking at some statistics, however,  I found....it ain't necessarily so! In fact, the number of homes on the market in Berry Creek last month was down 23% from the same month last year !  What does that mean to buyers and sellers?  Well, unfortunately if you are looking to buy in Berry Creek, the choices are not as plentiful as they were last year at this time.  For sellers, however, the competition is on!  If there are fewer homes to choose from, then the odds are greater a buyer will want to cho... 06/05/2010

Memorial Day in Berry Creek !                                                                             Well, this weekend marks the third year we have lived in Berry Creek next door to some wonderful neighbors.  We attended our neighbor's annual Memorial Day picnic today and had a great time.  There is something so nice about being in a neighborhood that celebrates together!    The host and hostess are no strangers to service.  David is retired military, and Leanne, well, I call her the "glue" that holds the neighborhood together.  She's the one who tirelessly organizes all the Bible studies, bunco games, and birthday lunches.     She's the one who pulls out the calendar when one of the moms in the neighborhood has a baby, or gets sick, and says "which night can you take dinner to Li... 05/31/2010

Is your home in need of a little TLC? Perhaps your roof is leaking, or you need to replace your drafty old windows. If you are a Georgetown resident and your home is in need of any exterior repairs, the deadline for help for Georgetown homeowners is right around the corner, but you can still apply for the 2010 Community Restore Project.  If you are a homeowner residing within or near the city limits of Georgetown, Texas, and meet certain requirements, then the 2010 Community Restore Project may be able to help you.  The 2010 Community Restore Project began in 2009 and was designed to assist local low- to moderate-income families with outside home repairs. Some of the home repairs the 2010 Community Restore Project will accomplish are exterior painting, repair or replacement of windows o... 05/26/2010

                                 Welcome to the Berry Creek Blog!  I live in and love Berry Creek, located in Georgetown TX.  When my family moved here in 2007, I honestly couldn't imagine living anywhere but Arkansas.  We lived in a great neighborhood in Bentonville - In fact we were the 2nd house to move in to the brand new subdivision called Kingsbury.  I was on the POA board for several years and really enjoyed watching that neighborhood grow. It was pretty daunting to move to a new state - especially somewhere the size of Austin, TX!  Of course the first thing we focused on was finding a city that felt "right" to us.  We were pretty sure Austin proper was gonna be "a great place to visit but we wouldn't wanna live there" situation.  (And we were right!)  So we checked out Round Roc... 05/15/2010

For more information contact Romeo directly at (512) 743-7820 or visit our Sun City Texas site. The much anticipated Cowan Creek Amenity Center will open this Saturday May 15, 2010 and will kick off festivities with an opening ceremony from10am to 2pm. The new amenity center features: 21,000 Sq.Ft. Fitness Center: 2-Story Facility with cardio & strength machines on the first floor, and aerobics studio & walking/running track on second flooro   Indoor Walking Tracko   Indoor Lap Poolo   6 Large, Multi-Purpose Rooms with Dedicated Storageo   Fitness Center w/ Locker Roomso   Aerobics Studioo   Golf Pro Shopo   Limited Use Kitcheno   Sunroom Gathering Areao   Two Levels of Outdoor Patio with Great Views•         ¼ mile Outdoor Walking Track•         Outdoor Resort Pool & Spa•         Cover... 05/10/2010