Golf in Georgetown Texas has always been a feature since 1927 when the Georgetown Country Club was established as a 9 hole course along the San Gabriel River.         Meandering back and forth through the river valley the course has always featured challenging water hazards and beautiful bluff scenery.      Golfing in Central Texas often provides views of he limestone rock outcroppings that  are a great backdrop to the 18 hole  course along the San Gabriel River in Georgetown.       The clubhouse at the Georgetown Country Club has recently undergone remodeling and features dining, a pro shop, banquet facilities and both swimming and tennis.    Currently, the initiation fee $500 is being waived if you apply online! Do youself a favor and check out the course and the facilities.  If you w... 02/27/2010

Earlier today I was reading the Community Impact newspaper and came across an interesting poll. The question was - "Do you feel safe in your city?" A whopping 96% of Georgetown, Texas respondents answered "Yes" in the poll.  Only 6% said "No" and no one chose the "No Opinion" option. We moved from Austin to Georgetown 3 years ago.  We couldn't be happier with the choice we made!  I would think that a community that feels 96% safe ranks very high comparatively.  That's also got to be a great selling point for realtors and their clients looking to move to Georgetown and the surrounding area. How safe do you feel in your community? Thanks for reading and have a great day, Andy Chaudoir - Professional Inspection Services - 512-632-3232 "Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas" - ww... 02/26/2010

I had the pleasure of grabbing lunch this week at the Georgetown VFW hall.  Every Wednesday they serve a burger with fixins, fries and tea for only $5.50.  It was, to say the least, good grub. I've driven past the Georgetown VFW hall at least a hundred times.  Everytime I drove by I would see their sign reminding me of their Wednesady ritual and say to myself, "I need to drop by".  Well I finally did drop by and I plan to add this to my weekly ritual when my schedule will allow it.  The VFW's motto is "honoring the dead by helping the living".  Each year members of the VFW donate more than 13 million volunteer hours as they mentor youth groups, help in community food kitchens, volunteer in blood drives and visit hospitalized veterans. Others members also help veterans file compensation ... 02/26/2010

It is said that one man's junk is another's treasure and no where is that statement more true than   Louis Miller's Mechanical Mart in Georgetown Texas. I've always been fascinated by tractors and farm implements and well anything mechanical and this spot in the middle of a the historic area of Georgetown has always fascinated me.  Mr Miller has been pulling these relics of our agricultural past out of fields and barns for years and assembled one of the finest collections in the country.... All in the shadow of Southwestern University and the historic Georgetown Tx historic square.     Everything from huge steam driven tractors and combines to 1950's Farmall tractors are scattered around the yard.  I like the flared fenders on this one.... racy don't you thing?  Notice the huge steam dr... 02/25/2010

During my junior year at Stetson University (89-90) I took a political science course where the professor, Dr. Anne Motley Hallum (how could I ever forget her), and I had a huge disagreement. She contended that it was unfair that some of us were able to go to school while others were not. My position was that we all had the opportunity to go to school; some, for whatever reason, chose not to. She declared that I was an elitist and I declared that she was a socialist. After a heated meeting with the Dean, we agreed to disagree. Unfortunately for me, she was the one with the red pen and our disagreement was reflected in my final grade. She is still confused and misled... The same holds true for real estate agents who choose to use traditional (antiquated) methods. Those who refuse to emb... 02/24/2010

I had a home inspection to do this morning in Georgetown, Texas.  Today was just like every other day this week, and last week and the week before.....you get the picture.  But today I was in Uncharted Waters and I was forced to do something that I've never done before.  As a home inspector I'm asked to assess the condition of many properties and their components on a daily basis.  I take pride in making sure that nothing gets missed during these home inspections.  After all, I normally only get one chance and seldom do I ever get to go back if I miss or forget something. Often I have to work my way into very tight spaces.  Most often those tight spaces are under a home or deep in an attic.  And, no matter how small the openings or how difficult maneuvering becomes I always do my best t... 02/23/2010

Feb 23, 2010, GEORGETOWN - Shane Wilson, President of Destiny Builders Inc., officially announces that Jarrod Weaver of X3 REALTY will be the exclusive real estate sales team for his custom home building company. Award winning Destiny Builders specializes in building premium custom homes in the beautiful central Texas region. Known for providing personal attention to every detail and being dedicated to their client's vision has resulted in Destiny Builders' unequaled level of customer loyalty and satisfaction. 02/23/2010

Its hard to believe, but the weatherman was actually right this time. So far today we have had 4"+ of snow accumulation and its not over yet. Hard to believe that just two days ago it was sunny, in the low 70's and I got a little burned. Not today...   02/23/2010

Although I am from the older generation that sold real estate from a book that was distributed every 2 weeks, and the topic of converssation in the car while on tour was all about computers coming soon, I just completed the Raincamp Dallas and was amazed.  I spent my time looking dazed and wondering what all the initials were that they were talking about.  After all the dust settled, I realized you don't have to be a techie to sell real estate these days.  If I got anything out of Raincamp its that people still need people to sell.  I do not have to go over the top with blogging.  I need to do it everyday, but getting out and knocking doors and calling people is still needed.  The enthusiasm I experienced reminded me of first starting out in real estate.  I was so excited, but confused,... 02/19/2010

         We're not sure what the stock market did last week, only because we were too busy keeping up with the housing market!  Somebody, somewhere, opened up the coffers for housing and boy are we enjoying the activity it has generated.  Oddly enough, we had quite a bit of much needed rain come into the area as well...!! We have put three homes in the 500K range under contract this month.  One was sold within the first month of listing it!  The central location and all the beautiful updates made it an easy sell. The other had been on the market for a while, but also had beautiful updates and a good location.  Just had to wait for the perfect buyer! In addition to these pending sales, we have 7-8 others in the 200K range that have gone under contract  or closed in the last month or so. ... 02/16/2010

Georgetown's new transit station is a model of green building designed to leave a minimum carbon footprint and operate off the grid.  The new station scheduled to open in the spring of 2010 features solar panels, a rainwater collection system and an electric car charging station. .  A 60 ft wind turbine that generates electric power is visible from Interstate 35 . The rainwater collection tank is artfully screened.  The station is part of the Capital Area Rural Transportation System or CARTS for short. When the station opens this spring it will offer public transportation options that include bus, carpool, and van service to surrounding communities in the Austin Metro area.  For more information visit the CARTS web site 02/14/2010

Lots has happened since this blog was first posted.  What you need to know, though, in order to make sure that you get Ruby's chicken fried steak, is that Ruby's Cafe in Jarrell is now Ruby K's in Georgetown, just off the square.  Same great food, with an expanded menu (encouraging my waistline to do the same!).    ************   We live out in the country  near Jarrell, Texas, a small, but growing, community north of Georgetown and Austin.   When we moved here, the community was much as it had been for a long time, a delightful small town farming community.  Over the years we've been here, growth has come to Jarrell as it has to most places - we have a couple of subdivisions on the outskirts and things are changing for better and for worse, as they always do. One of the positive change... 02/12/2010

I just completed a webinar featuring a real estate professional in Colorado Springs Co.  I have been blogging on AR since 2007, but never took add'l steps to get better.  I learned a lot and found out that after 25 yrs of real estate sales, the old marketing techniques from the good old days are gone forever.  I have decided to get with the program...FINALLY! 02/11/2010

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The Georgetown Real Estate Market Average sold price - up 1.3% from a year ago to $226,753 Number of Sales YTD - down 11% compared to this time last year Number of Active Listings - down 5% from last December to 626 listings Months of Inventory - there is 7.2 months of inventory; an oversupply Mary Battaglia CRS, GRI      Austin, Texas 02/06/2010

Cozy 1 / None located in Georgetown, Texas This beautiful unit is move in ready and is sure to bring smiles and many years of happiness to the new owners!   Each year Community Montessori School in Georgetown, Texas holds a gala event to help raise money for need-based students.  The evening will include a full-course meal from Gumbo's, a cash bar, entertainment by Manny the Sax Cat, a poker tournament, live and silent auctions and a fantastic student art gallery. Proceeds from this event fund the Rebecca Lowe Financial Assistance Program which provides full and partial tuition waivers to families who qualify for need-based aid.  More fundraiser detailsare available on the CMS website.  The event will be held at the San Gabriel Community Center from 6:30 to 11:30 PM this Friday evening,... 02/03/2010

The Rec Center in Georgetown, Texas will be hosting a FREE Immunization Clinic on Friday February 12th from 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM.  Details are posted online.  Please remember to get the little ones and anyone else is a high risk category immunized.  H1N1 vaccinations are going to be available for folks 6 months of age or older.  They will also have the TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) for folks who are between 19 and 64 years of age. I know that vaccinations are sometimes a heated topic of debate.  For those so inclined, here is a gentle reminder to go get your shots! Have a great week! Andy Chaudoir - Professional Inspection Services - 512-632-3232 "Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas" - www.centexinspections.com 01/31/2010

Austin American Statesman Cedar Park could soon be home to a water park resort, the latest attraction in the growing bedroom community that officials say will draw people from across Central Texas. City leaders are expected to announce plans tonight for a new Schlitterbahn Waterpark, a brand well known to Texans for its original New Braunfels location. The park would be built on about 95 acres on RM 1431, about halfway between U.S. 183 and Interstate 35, according to a Cedar Park Economic Development Corp. meeting agenda. The project is expected to cost about $360 million to fully develop, city documents said. The economic impact of the project is expected to be $2.5 billion over 30 years and could create more than 1,000 jobs , according to an independent study cited in city documents. ... 01/28/2010

This Wednesday January 27 marks the 5th International Holocaust Rememberance Day as designated by the United Nations in 2005 to honor all the victims of the Nazi era. Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Archives   On January 27th 1945 the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated by the Allies ending one of the darkest periods in the world's history.  Now 65 years later the Georgetown Library is presenting an exhbit titled ' A Reason to Remember' from Jan 17th thru Feb 13 2010 sponsored by the Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City.  This traveling exhibit of photos, artifacts, and documents from five Jewish familes in the 1930's and 40's in Germany portrays the stories of life in the rural German village of Roth and is a microcosm of  life across Nazi occupied Europe and how it ... 01/25/2010

Over the past 17 months or so, my family and I have been involved in helping to start Christ Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Texas.  We started with a small handful of families and individuals, and we have grown to about 75 people now (roughly 55-60 adults).  We are a PCA church.  If you aren't sure what that means, feel free to visit this page for more: http://www.cpcgeorgetown.org/what-do-we-believe We meet every Sunday at 10am at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, which is at 100 Stadium Drive.  It's about a block north of the intersection of Austin Avenue and Williams Drive.  There are more detailed directions and a highly accurate map here: http://www.cpcgeorgetown.org/location-and-times Our pastor, Whit Anderson, gives timely, relevant and biblical messages in a relatable, lai... 01/11/2010